What is 8bit art?
8bit art is a retro pixel art style inspired by early game consoles, using visible square pixels and a limited color palette.
Image to 8bit
Convert any photo to retro pixel art
Free · No upload · NES / Game Boy / PICO-8 / C64 palettes. Drop in a photo, pick a pixel size, and download crisp 8-bit PNG art from your browser.
Original--
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8-bit effect--
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Image to 8bit FAQ
Is this free?
Yes. The converter runs in your browser and you can download the PNG result without creating an account.
Do you upload my photos?
No. Images are read with FileReader and processed with Canvas on your device, so your photos are not sent to a server.
Which palette should I use?
Use NES for bright console color, Game Boy for minimal green tones, PICO-8 for modern fantasy pixels, and C64 for classic home-computer color.
Can I download high-resolution pixel art?
Yes. The download keeps the current canvas size after automatic large-image scaling, with hard pixel edges preserved in the PNG.