Image Pixelator

Free
Utility

Transform your images into retro-style pixel art. Customize pixel size, shapes, and colors to create unique effects.

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Image Pixelator

Upload an image and adjust pixelation settings to create retro-style artwork

Upload an image to begin
Upload an image to begin
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Transform Your Images

Create unique pixel art from your images with customizable settings and effects.

Real-Time Preview

See your pixelated image update instantly as you adjust settings, with side-by-side comparison.

Multiple Pixel Shapes

Choose from different pixel shapes including squares, circles, and hexagons for unique effects.

Color Palettes

Transform your image with different color palettes, from full color to retro-style limited colors.

Size Control

Adjust output size and pixel dimensions to get exactly the look you want.

Grid Overlay

Toggle grid lines to see pixel boundaries and help with precise adjustments.

Easy Export

Download your pixelated images in PNG format, perfect for web use or further editing.

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How to Use

Simple 5-step process

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Step 1

Upload your image by clicking the Upload button or dragging and dropping your file.

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Step 2

Adjust the pixel size using the slider to control how pixelated your image becomes.

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Step 3

Choose from different pixel shapes like squares, circles, or hexagons for unique effects.

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Step 4

Select a color palette to transform the image colors, from full color to retro-style palettes.

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Step 5

Download your pixelated image in PNG format, ready to use in your projects.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our process, pricing, and technical capabilities.

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Our Image Pixelator supports most common image formats including: • JPEG/JPG • PNG • GIF (static) • BMP • WebP For best results, we recommend using PNG or high-quality JPEG files.

The tool can handle images up to 10MB in size. For optimal performance: • Keep file sizes under 5MB for best results • Consider resizing very large images before uploading • Higher resolution images will take longer to process

The right pixel size depends on your desired effect: • Smaller pixels (2-5px): Subtle pixelation, more detail • Medium pixels (6-15px): Classic retro look • Larger pixels (16px+): Bold, abstract effect Experiment with different sizes to find the perfect look for your image.

Different pixel shapes create unique visual effects: • Squares: Classic pixel art look • Circles: Softer, dot-matrix style • Hexagons: Honeycomb pattern effect Try each shape to see which works best with your image.

Currently, the tool applies pixelation to the entire image. For partial pixelation: • Consider editing your image first to separate the areas you want to pixelate • Process the parts separately • Combine the results in an image editor

Color palettes change how colors are represented in your pixelated image: • Original: Keeps all colors from your image • Grayscale: Converts to black and white shades • 8-bit: Limits to 256 colors for a retro look • 4-bit: Further reduces to 16 colors for a more dramatic effect

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