Add an image
Drop a picture, a drawing or a logo. White or transparent backgrounds become transparent pixels.
WAVESPEED AI PIXEL ART CONVERTER Pictures stay on your device
100% FREE
Free Pixel Art ConverterAny image, crisp pixels.
Turn a picture or a drawing into pixel art with a set number of colours or a classic console palette.
Fix pixels with the brush, then download a sharp PNG at any scale, with transparency kept.
PICO-8, Game Boy & NESPixel-by-pixel editingCrisp PNG up to ×32
No sign-up No upload No watermark
Make pixel art
Drop a picture here, or paste it
Simple drawings with bold colours work best · White backgrounds are removedNeed art? Create pixel art or a character with AI Image GeneratorOr try an example
Made in your browser. Your picture is not uploaded.
EXAMPLES
Start from a ready-made picture.
Simple cartoons with bold outlines make the cleanest patterns. Choose one to open it as a pattern, then change the size, colours and craft.
THREE SIMPLE STEPS
How to use the Pixel Art Converter
Pick size and palette
Set the width in pixels and the number of colours, or use the PICO-8, Game Boy or NES palette. Dithering helps with photos.
Edit and download
Paint, erase or swap colours with undo, then download the PNG scaled up with sharp, unblurred pixels.
WaveSpeed AI
Draw your next pattern with AI.
Create a cute character, an animal or pixel art from a short prompt with WaveSpeed AI, then turn it into a bead pattern here.
Image Generator
Make simple, bold drawings that turn into clean bead patterns.
Video Generator
Bring your character to life in a short clip.
3D Generator
Turn your design into a 3D model.
- 1,000+ AI models
- Image, video and 3D
- Pay as you go
$1 in free credits for eligible new accounts. No card needed. Generators have separate account and credit requirements. The bead pattern maker is free.
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Pixel Art Converter FAQ
Is this pixel art converter free?
Yes. Convert and download as many images as you like, with no account and no watermark.
How are the colours picked?
With “Best colours for the picture”, the converter finds the set number of colours that fit your image best. With PICO-8, Game Boy or NES, every pixel uses that console palette, and you can limit it to fewer colours.
Why does my PNG look sharp when scaled up?
Each pixel is copied into a solid square (×2 to ×32), with no smoothing, so edges stay crisp in games, on screens and in print.
Is the background kept transparent?
Yes. Transparent areas stay transparent, and a white background around the picture is removed while “Remove background” is on.
Can I turn my pixel art into beads or cross-stitch?
Yes. Switch the craft to fuse beads, cross-stitch or diamond painting to get real bead or thread colours, a printable chart and a colour list.
Is my image uploaded?
No. The conversion runs in your browser; your image never leaves your device.
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