Convert photos into true pixel art with crisp grid edges and controlled color palettes. This is palette quantization, not a blur filter effect.
β Upload JPG, PNG, or WebP images and convert in seconds
β Keep sharp edges with palette quantization instead of blur
β Browser preview is free; Pro export credits remove watermark and unlock larger PNG downloads.
Upload a photo and generate a clean editable pixel grid
Before conversion
After pixel conversion
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Supported formats: JPG, PNG, WebP
Image-to-pixel conversion downsamples JPG, PNG, or WebP files onto a fixed square grid. Each cell snaps to a palette color, producing blocky art suited to wallpapers, reference sheets, and craft planning β not a soft mosaic blur.
This page targets general photo conversion: landscapes, objects, and mixed scenes where you need a readable grid first.
JPG, PNG, GIF, and WebP uploads with a straightforward upload β grid β export path.
Tune cell density from detailed references (64β80px) to chunky tiles for posters and icons.
Every cell stays adjustable after conversion β fix stray pixels before you share or build.
Choose a JPG, PNG, GIF, or WebP photo up to 10MB.
Set pixel size, reduce colors, and choose palette quantization settings.
Download pixel output. Free exports may include watermark; upgrade for watermark-free PNG.
Upload JPG, JPEG, PNG, GIF, or WebP files up to 10MB. PNG and WebP with clean edges work well for logos; JPG is fine for everyday photos when lighting is decent.
Social filters blur and resample. This page uses palette quantization on a fixed grid β each cell gets one assigned color, producing hard edges you can count and edit.
Try 56β80 cells wide for travel photos, products, and scenery. Wider grids keep horizon lines and object silhouettes readable while still looking intentionally pixelated.
Yes. High-contrast graphics and UI screenshots convert cleanly because edges are already distinct. Reduce color count if you want a simpler retro poster look.
Open the editor from your conversion result, zoom into the grid, and repaint individual cells. History stores recent conversions so you can return and keep tuning.
Use this page when your search intent is βconvert this image file to a pixel grid.β Use the hub when you want palette controls, editing tools, and craft shortcuts in one editor.
This page optimizes for a straightforward photo-to-grid path. The Converter page is for tightening color caps, comparing quantization settings, and locking repeatable palette output.
Yes. Switch to a Perler, Hama, or DMC palette after conversion. Each grid cell can represent one bead or one stitch once you export with color codes.
Yes. The uploader works in mobile Safari and Chrome. Pick a photo, wait for the grid preview, then adjust pixel size before saving.
Recent conversions appear in history on this device/browser session so you can reopen a grid, change palette, and re-export without re-uploading the original file.
Upload a photo and convert it to a clean pixel grid
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