Pixel Art Studio

Draw pixel art on a customizable canvas or convert photos into chunky retro icons — all on your device.

Theme

Private by design: This tool runs in your browser — your data is not uploaded.

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How to use Pixel Art Studio

Draw pixel art on a customizable canvas with layers and drawing tools, or upload a photo and convert it to chunky retro pixel art — all processed on your device.

Step-by-step

  1. Choose Create mode to draw from scratch, or Convert mode to pixelate a photo.
  2. In Create mode, pick canvas size, tools, and colors; use layers and undo as needed.
  3. In Convert mode, upload a photo, adjust grid size and fit, then download or edit in Create mode.

Common questions

Can I create and convert pixel art for free?
Yes. No account and no upload to our servers.
Will my work be saved online?
No. Drafts can be stored locally in your browser; nothing is sent to our servers.
Can I edit a converted photo as pixel art?
Yes. Use "Edit in Create mode" after converting to refine pixels with the full editor.

Last updated: 2026-06-09