pixelmint. Free to make. Free to keep.
LESS DETAIL. MORE CHARACTER.

Image to pixel art.

Your images, reimagined one little square at a time.
Make something wonderfully pixelated.

The studio

A little inspiration to start
Only on your device
✳

Your next little masterpiece

Drop an image here or choose a sample below.
64 × 64 PX · 24 COLORS
No image? Try one.
⌘ / Ctrl + V to paste an imageMade in your browser. Never uploaded.

FROM PHOTO TO PIXELS

A tiny process. A big transformation.

No complicated software.
Just you and a few good pixels.

01

Bring your image

Drop in a JPG, PNG or WebP, paste an image, or start with one of our samples.

02

Find your pixel personality

Play with resolution and color. Add a touch of texture, or perfect a pixel by hand.

03

Make it yours to keep

Download a crisp PNG at actual size or enlarged for sharing. No watermark, ever.

A LITTLE CREATIVE ADVICE

Great pixels start with simple shapes.

Choose a clear subject and a strong silhouette. Start with 64 pixels and 16–24 colors, then find the smallest size that keeps the character. Dithering softens gradients; solid colors keep things bold.

A FEW GOOD STARTING POINTS

Make every pixel count.

Practical settings, real comparisons, and a little help finding the look you want.

An orange cat photo beside its 64 by 64 pixel conversion using 24 colors.
PIXELMINT GUIDE

How to turn an image into pixel art

Turn a photo into pixel art with a repeatable workflow: choose a resolution, simplify colors, compare dithering, refine details, and export a crisp PNG.

Read the guide   ↗
The same coastline converted at 32, 64 and 128 pixels with a 24-color limit.
PIXELMINT GUIDE

Pixel art resolution: 32, 64 or 128?

Choose a pixel art resolution by comparing 32, 64 and 128 pixels. Learn how image shape, detail and PNG enlargement affect the result, with a repeatable test.

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A 64-pixel coastline with eight colors, comparing dithering off and on.
PIXELMINT GUIDE

Pixel art dithering: should you turn it on?

Compare dithering on and off for pixel art. Use a controlled photo example to judge gradients, texture and small details, then choose settings for your image.

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THE SMALL PRINT

A few good
questions.

Everything you need to know
before you go pixel-perfect.

Is Pixelmint really free?

Yes. Upload images, adjust your pixel art, edit individual pixels and download PNG files for free. No account is needed to use the converter.

Where does my image go?

It stays on your device. Conversion and export happen in your browser, and your uploaded image is never sent to a server. Refreshing the page clears your working image.

What image formats can I use?

JPG, PNG and WebP images up to 20 MB are supported. For the clearest results, choose an image with a distinct subject, good contrast and a simple background.

Can I keep a transparent background?

Yes. Transparent areas in a PNG or WebP are preserved in your exported PNG. Pixelmint preserves existing transparency; it does not remove a solid background from a photo.

Which resolution and download size should I choose?

Try 32 pixels for a simple icon, 64 for a portrait, or 128 for a detailed scene. Actual-size PNGs are ideal for further pixel editing. Enlarged PNGs keep every square crisp for sharing and printing.

How do I edit individual pixels?

Choose the pencil under the preview, pick a brush color, then click or drag on your image. Use Undo or Ctrl/⌘ + Z to undo a stroke. Changing conversion settings regenerates the image and clears manual edits.