Real pixel grid
Reduce the source to a small canvas, then enlarge without smoothing.
Language: English (Australia)
Convert an image to pixel art
Convert a photo or illustration into a low-resolution grid with approximate RGB color reduction and crisp PNG enlargement.
Free0 creditsReduced grid · crisp PNG
Is this just a mosaic filter?
It redraws the source on a smaller grid, reduces RGB channel levels, then enlarges with nearest-neighbor scaling. The color target is approximate and does not guarantee an exact palette size; manual cleanup may still help.
LIVE WORKSPACE
Work locally. Export cleanly.
This utility runs in your browser. Your files stay on your device and no generation credits are used.
Source & settings01
Private local processing0 credits
Choose an image to begin
The utility runs locally. Your artwork is not uploaded and no credits are used.
IN THE GAME
See the assets as a game.
Explore gameplay, handheld use, and coordinated designs. These AI-generated concepts illustrate visual possibilities; review your own assets and engine imports before shipping.
A different world, a consistent design
Explore a different genre while keeping character proportions, lighting, and interface language coherent.
Three characters, three game worlds
Compare different character designs inside the game worlds they are designed for.
Try the scene at your desk
See the character, world, and interface together at desktop play size.
A practical example
Inspect a reduced pixel grid
Use a concrete input, inspect the output, and check the current limits before choosing your next step.
Example input
Use the 128 × 64 demo sheet as a repeatable input, then set a 32-pixel grid width and an eight-color quantization target.
What to check
- Choose the demo PNG, then set the grid width to 32 pixels.
- Compare the small-grid silhouette with the original. The source aspect ratio gives a 32 × 16 working grid.
- Download the enlarged PNG and inspect details that disappeared during reduction.
Expected output
A 32 × 16 reduced grid is enlarged without smoothing to 640 × 320 pixels for this example.
Current limits
The converter reduces resolution and quantizes RGB channels; it cannot reconstruct hand-drawn pixel detail. Palette labels are quantization targets, so the output does not promise an exact color count.
Official workflow references
Check the engine or editor documentation when preparing your own import. These sources describe file and playback behavior, not an endorsement of PixelBox.
Publisher and support
Content updated:
Published and maintained by LlamaGen. This page describes current PixelBox controls and export formats. Contact the team about incorrect information or an export problem.
01 / WHY IT WORKS
Made for production, not just previews.
Approximate color reduction
Reduce RGB channel levels with a color target. The target is approximate, not a guaranteed output palette size.
Private conversion
The source image never leaves your browser.
From source to clearly labeled output.
Upload an image
Choose a photo, painting, render, or game reference.
Reduce the grid
Tune grid width and the approximate color target until the silhouette reads clearly.
Download the result
Export a crisp PNG at a practical display size.
03 / FAQ
Clear terms before you build.
Is this just a mosaic filter?
No. It redraws the source on a genuinely smaller grid, reduces its colors, and scales it with nearest-neighbor rendering.
Does it work with transparency?
Yes. Transparent areas are kept when the source format includes alpha.
Does the color target guarantee an exact number of colors?
No. Color reduction rounds each RGB channel to a small set of levels. The 16- and 32-color targets currently use three levels per channel, allowing up to 27 RGB combinations before transparency. Use the result as a visual starting point rather than an exact indexed palette.
Does it use AI credits?
No. The converter is a free local browser utility.