Garden cottage
58 × 5812 colorsBalanced
Image to Pixel Art Converter
Turn a photo or illustration into pixel art. Set the resolution and number of colors, keep transparent areas, and download a PNG.
Your photos stay on your deviceFree. No account needed.
Canvas resolution
Custom size58 × 58
More cells bring more detail. Size changes update the preview automatically.
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3,364 grid positions
ColorsFree pixel palette · ≤ 36 colors
Colors used: 12
Colors are picked from your image automatically.
Your photos stay on your device
Scroll to zoom · drag to move58 × 58 px
2,704pixels
12colors
Select a color to find it on the pattern.
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All palette colors103
Free palette colors are sampled from your image. Use a bead palette to make a physical project.
Original sampleFree. No account needed.
Choose the right pixel tool
Convert a photo, draw on a blank grid, or enlarge pixel art you already have.
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Choose a photo
Upload a PNG, JPG or WebP. Crop your subject or remove its background before converting.
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Find the right detail
Increase the resolution for more detail, then choose your palette and maximum colors.
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Edit and save
Edit individual pixels, download a PNG, or save a project file to finish later.
Patterns to try
Start with a detailed scene or a small beginner pattern. Every design can be edited.
Choose a tool
Convert a picture, draw from scratch, or work with letters and colors.
Free Perler Bead Pattern Maker
Convert photos or illustrations into Perler bead patterns. Choose the size and colors, edit a few cells, then download the PDF and bead list.
Perler Bead Designer
Draw a bead pattern on a blank grid. Use the pen, fill and eraser, then print the finished chart with its bead list.
Bead Letter Generator
Make a bead pattern from a name or short message. Supports A–Z, numbers and basic punctuation, with an editable grid and bead list.
Bead Color Converter
Find a close color in another bead brand. Compare Perler, Hama, Artkal and MARD references, then use your chosen palette in a project.
QR Code Bead Pattern Generator
Make a bead QR code from a link or short text. Download the grid and test the code before and after making it.
Free Pixel Art Maker
Draw pixel art on a blank canvas. Paint, fill, erase and pick your own colors, then export a crisp transparent PNG or an editable project.
Pixel Art Resizer — Enlarge Without Blur
Resize pixel art with nearest-neighbor scaling. Enlarge sprites at 2×, 3×, 4× or a custom size, preserve hard edges and transparency, and download PNG.
Should I use a 16 × 16, 32 × 32, or 64 × 64 grid?+
For a square crop, try 16 × 16 for a simple icon, 32 × 32 for a face or small sprite, and 64 × 64 when the outline or expression needs more room. Compare at 100% before deciding.
Which dithering option should I use?+
In More options, try Floyd–Steinberg if a photo has hard bands between shades. Atkinson gives a more textured, retro look. Leave dithering off for lettering, logos or flat illustrations with clean edges.
How do I keep a transparent background?+
Upload a PNG or WebP that already has transparency, or use the background tool on a photo. Download Pixel PNG to keep the empty pixels transparent. For a larger copy, open the PNG in the resizer and use a whole-number scale.
Which pixel tool should I use?+
Use the converter for photos, the maker to draw by hand, and the resizer to enlarge existing pixel artwork.
Are images uploaded to a server?+
The tools process images in your browser. Your artwork stays on your device.
Can I get an 8-bit look?+
For a retro look, try a small grid and a limited palette. Exports are standard transparent PNGs, not indexed-color files.
How do I avoid blurry pixels?+
For existing pixel art, use the resizer with whole-number scales such as 2× or 4×. Custom dimensions use nearest neighbor too, but some source pixels may occupy unequal widths.