Pic2Dot - Convert Photos & Illustrations to Pixel Art
Pic2Dot is a free browser-based tool that converts photos and illustrations into pixel art. No installation required — works on smartphones, tablets, and PCs. Just upload an image and instantly convert it to retro-style pixel art. Freely adjust resolution and color count to get the perfect result.
Key Features
- Automatically convert photos and illustrations to pixel art
- Freely adjust resolution (pixel count) with a slider
- Control color count from 2 to 255 (color reduction)
- Capture with camera and convert on the spot
- Mirror (horizontal/vertical flip) function
- Grid display for pixel-level checking
- Export as high-resolution PNG (up to 4096px)
- Social media sharing (supported browsers)
- Completely free, no account needed, no ads
- Images are never sent to a server (privacy safe)
Who Is This For?
- Anyone who wants to convert photos to pixel art style
- Those who want retro-style social media icons and headers
- Game developers looking to create pixel art assets
- Anyone interested in pixel art
- Beginners who want to try digital art
- Those who want to create retro game-style images
How to Use
- Upload an image, capture with camera, or paste from clipboard
- Adjust pixel count with the Size slider
- Adjust retro feel with the Color slider
- When satisfied, download PNG from the export button
FAQ
How do I convert a photo to pixel art?
Just open Pic2Dot and upload your image. Adjust resolution and color count with sliders, then download as PNG.
Is it free to use?
Yes, it is completely free. No account registration required.
Are images sent to a server?
No, all processing happens in your browser. Images are never uploaded to any server.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes, it works on smartphones, tablets, and PCs. You can even capture with your camera and convert on the spot.
Can I use the results commercially?
Please be mindful of the original image rights. If you own the source photo, you are free to use the converted pixel art however you like.
Pic2Dot is a free tool provided by Pixnote. Pixnote
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