Make pixel artin seconds.

Anyone should be able to make pixel art in seconds — no installation, no account, no learning curve. Pick a template, remix it, or convert any photo into pixel art with one click. For deeper work, the editor has layers, mirror drawing, selections, and a full palette manager.

The entire platform runs in your browser. Your work saves automatically to local storage when signed out, and syncs to the cloud when you log in with Google.

Pixel art is a form of digital art where images are created and edited at the pixel level — the smallest unit of a digital image. Originating from early video games of the 1970s–80s, pixel art has grown into a beloved medium celebrated for its clarity, charm, and nostalgic aesthetic. Every pixel is placed intentionally, giving artists full control with minimal tools.

Three paths to your first pixel art:

• Remix a template. Browse the library on the home page and click any artwork to open it in the editor.
• Convert a photo. Use the image-to-pixel-art converter to turn any photo into pixel art with adjustable size and palette.
• Draw from scratch. Open the editor, pick a canvas size from 8×8 to 64×64, and start painting.

Yes. Simple Pixel Art is 100% free — no watermark, no signup, no downloads required.

No. You can draw, convert, and download without an account. Log in with Google to share publicly and sync your work across devices.

Yes. You own the pixel art you create here. Use it in your game, NFT collection, profile avatar, merchandise, or anywhere else.

• Start small. 16×16 or 32×32 is ideal for learning. Larger canvases like 64×64 allow more detail.
• Pick a limited palette. Great pixel art often uses fewer than 16 colors. Constraints force creative decisions and keep work cohesive.
• Sketch the silhouette first. A strong silhouette makes pixel art readable at any size.
• Add shading with dithering. Alternate two colors in a checkerboard pattern to fake gradients without extra colors.
• Use the mirror tool. For symmetric subjects like characters or icons, enable horizontal mirroring to draw both sides at once.
• Iterate and zoom out. Check actual size often — details that pop up close usually disappear.

• Game development — sprites, tilesets, UI, and backgrounds for indie games.
• NFTs and collectibles — pixel art has become a signature format for digital ownership.
• Avatars and profile pictures — popular on Discord, social media, and online communities.
• Animation — frame-by-frame motion for games, web graphics, and short clips.
• Merchandise and print — clean geometry scales perfectly onto clothing, stickers, posters, and pins.
• Education — taught in schools and bootcamps for design fundamentals, color theory, and creative thinking.