Real pixel grid
Even, square pixels on a strict grid with no anti-aliasing or soft edges — not a blurred mosaic filter.
AI image effect
Turn Any Image into Pixel Art with AI
Upload a photo and get it back as retro pixel art — the chunky, hard-edged look of 8-bit and 16-bit games. The AI redraws your selfie, pet or favourite place on a strict pixel grid with a limited colour palette and solid fills, so it reads like a real game sprite instead of a blurry, downscaled photo.
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01 — How it works
How to turn an image into pixel art
One photo, about a minute
01
Upload an image
A portrait, a pet, a building or an object. One clear subject works best.
02
Adjust the prompt (optional)
The default asks for black outlines and a yellow background — swap in any background colour or extra detail you want.
03
Generate and download
Get a pixel art PNG in about a minute, ready for an avatar, a sticker or a game mock-up.
02 — Features
AI pixel art features
Retro palette
A limited set of solid colours with no gradients, like classic 8-bit console sprites.
Keeps what matters
Hair, glasses, outfit colours, a pet's markings or a building's shape are simplified but still recognisable.
Works on any subject
People, cats and dogs, landmarks, cars, food — anything with a clear main subject.
04 — Why Viberot
Why use Viberot
No pixel editor needed
No placing pixels by hand or fiddling with palette and grid settings.
Free to try
20 free credits every month — enough for two pixel art images.
Ready to use
A PNG that works as a profile picture, a Discord avatar or a sticker.
05 — Pricing
Pixel art pricing
One pixel art image costs 8 credits at 1K. Every account gets 20 free credits a month; credit packs start at $9.90 for 600 credits and never expire.
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06 — FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How do I turn an image into pixel art?
Upload one photo, keep or edit the default prompt and press generate. The AI redraws the photo as pixel art on a strict grid with a limited palette; the PNG is ready in about a minute.
Is this different from a pixelate filter?
Yes. A pixelate filter just shrinks the photo into blurry blocks. Here the image is redrawn like a game sprite: clean outlines, solid colour fills and simplified shapes, so faces and details stay readable.
Is the pixel art generator free?
Every account gets 20 free credits a month and one pixel art image costs 8 credits, so you can try it for free. After that, credit packs are one-time purchases starting at $9.90 for 600 credits.
What kind of photo works best?
One clear, well-lit photo with a single main subject. Selfies, pets and buildings all work; busy group photos lose detail because each person gets very few pixels.
Can I change the background colour?
Yes. The default prompt uses a yellow background; replace [Yellow] with any colour, or describe a simple scene such as a night sky or a grass field.
What do I get?
A PNG image at 1K resolution. You can download it or use it as a profile picture, sticker or game mock-up.
What if the generation fails?
Failed generations are refunded automatically, so the credits go back to your balance.
Who can see my images?
Images made on a free account appear in the public gallery; buying any credit pack or plan lets you keep your creations private.
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