How to Convert an Image to Pixel Art That Still Reads
A hands-on workflow for deliberate resizing, palette cleanup, edge checks, and game-ready export.
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Which image formats can I convert to pixel art?
The free pixel art converter: convert PNG, JPEG, or WebP images into palette-mapped pixel art at exact native dimensions, entirely in your browser.
- Choose a local PNG, JPEG, or WebP image, then select a 16×16, 32×32, 64×64, or custom pixel canvas.
- Keep the entire source inside the canvas with transparent padding, then compare palettes and optional dithering in the live preview.
- Export the deterministic result as a crisp PNG at the exact native width and height you selected.
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Which image formats can I convert to pixel art?
You can open PNG, JPEG, and WebP images. The converter always exports a PNG so transparent pixels and hard pixel edges are preserved.
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Is my source image uploaded or stored?
No. Decoding, resizing, palette mapping, dithering, previewing, and export all run locally in your browser. No upload or sign-up is required.
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What size will the exported PNG be?
The PNG uses the exact native canvas dimensions you choose: 16×16, 32×32, 64×64, or a valid custom width and height. The preview may appear larger only to make individual pixels easy to inspect.
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What happens when the image and canvas have different proportions?
The complete image is scaled proportionally to fit inside the target canvas and centered. Any unused canvas area remains transparent; the source is never cropped to fill.
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Quick answer
Which image formats can I convert to pixel art?
You can open PNG, JPEG, and WebP images. The converter always exports a PNG so transparent pixels and hard pixel edges are preserved.
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Frequently asked questions
Which image formats can I convert to pixel art?
You can open PNG, JPEG, and WebP images. The converter always exports a PNG so transparent pixels and hard pixel edges are preserved.
Is my source image uploaded or stored?
No. Decoding, resizing, palette mapping, dithering, previewing, and export all run locally in your browser. No upload or sign-up is required.
What size will the exported PNG be?
The PNG uses the exact native canvas dimensions you choose: 16×16, 32×32, 64×64, or a valid custom width and height. The preview may appear larger only to make individual pixels easy to inspect.
What happens when the image and canvas have different proportions?
The complete image is scaled proportionally to fit inside the target canvas and centered. Any unused canvas area remains transparent; the source is never cropped to fill.