PixelPic's AI converts your photos into retro pixel art in seconds. Pick a pixel size from Fine to Chunky, choose from 12 palettes — 8-Bit Classic to PICO-8 — and regenerate until it's exactly your style.
One tap in — retro art out. Every project keeps its versions.
Four taps from camera roll to retro masterpiece.
Import from your library or take one with the camera — selfies, pets, places, anything.
Fine 4px to Chunky 32px, and one of 12 palettes — or let AI Reimagine pick the colors.
The AI transforms your photo in seconds. Not quite right? Pixelate Again for a new version.
Every version is kept in your project. Save favorites to Photos or share them anywhere.
Real palettes, real control — no art skills required.
Not a blur filter — the AI redraws your photo as genuine pixel art, and captions what it sees.
Fine (4px), Classic (8px), Bold (16px), Chunky (32px) — from detailed to delightfully blocky.
8-Bit Classic, Retro Arcade, PICO-8, Endesga 32, SLSO8, AAP-64 and more — the real ones.
Each run creates a new take. Every version stays in the project — compare and keep the best.
Your gallery keeps the original next to every pixel version, tagged with its size and palette.
Photos processed securely and deleted after use; projects live on your device. No account.
How-tos and palette lore for making pixel art people actually want to use.
The full workflow: choosing the right photo, size and palette — and iterating to a keeper.
Read the guide → AvatarsThe PFP recipe: which pixel size survives being tiny, and which palettes pop.
Read the guide → RetroWhat makes an image read as “8-bit,” and how to get the authentic retro-console feel.
Read the guide → PalettesThe famous pixel-art palettes, what each one is for, and how to use them on your photos.
Read the guide → Pixel SizeThe one choice that changes everything — matched to what you're making.
Read the guide → AIWhy AI redrawing beats a mosaic filter — and how to get the most out of it.
Read the guide →Quick answers about making pixel art with PixelPic.
Import or shoot a photo, pick a pixel size (Fine 4px to Chunky 32px) and a color style, and tap Pixelate. Regenerate for more versions, then save or share. Learn more →
Yes — use Bold (16px) or Chunky (32px) so it stays readable at avatar size, and a bold palette like 8-Bit Classic or PICO-8. Learn more →
Twelve: AI Reimagine, Original, 8-Bit Classic, Retro Handheld, Home Computer, Retro Arcade, Retro OS, PICO-8, Endesga 32, Fantasy 24, SLSO8 and AAP-64. Learn more →
Fine keeps detail; Chunky maximizes blocky style. In between, Classic (8px) is the balanced retro look and Bold (16px) reads best small. Learn more →
Photos are processed securely and deleted after use; your projects are stored locally on your device, and there's no account or sign-up.
Free to download and try. PixelPic Pro — weekly, monthly or lifetime — unlocks unlimited generations, faster processing and higher quality output.
Download PixelPic and turn your first photo into pixel art in seconds — free.
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