Turn photos into pixel art
Convert any image or video into retro pixel art with Game Boy, NES and CGA palettes plus dithering — free, right in your browser.
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Drop an image or video
or browse files · max 15MB
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Drop a photo of people
or browse files · stays on your device
How it works
Upload
Drop in a photo or video — it never leaves your browser.
Pixel Art or Hide Faces
Make retro pixel art, or pixelate faces for privacy.
Tune it
Set pixel size & palette, or auto-detect / draw over faces.
Download
Save your result as PNG (or animated GIF for video).
Why Pixelateme
100% private
Everything runs on your device — no uploads, no accounts.
Hide faces fast
Auto-detect faces or draw boxes to pixelate people & objects.
Retro palettes
Gameboy, NES & CGA looks with optional dithering.
Video → pixel GIF
Turn clips into animated pixel art with adjustable FPS.
Retro pixel art from any photo
Drop in a photo (or a short video) and Pixelateme converts it into genuine-feeling retro pixel art: choose your pixel size, pick a Game Boy, NES or CGA palette, and add dithering for that authentic 8-bit texture. Everything renders locally in your browser — no upload queues, no accounts, no watermarks. Save the result and use it anywhere.
This page is part of Pixelateme — the same free tool also auto-pixelates faces and censors anything you draw a box around.
Frequently asked questions
How do I pixelate a face in a photo?
Open the Hide Faces mode, upload your photo, then click “Auto-detect faces” or drag a box over each face. Pixelateme pixelates just those areas — download the result as a PNG.
Can it pixelate multiple faces at once?
Yes. Auto-detect finds and pixelates every face it sees, and you can draw a box over any extra faces or objects to hide them too.
Are my photos uploaded to a server?
No. All processing happens locally in your browser — your images never leave your device, so it’s completely private.
Is Pixelateme free?
Yes, Pixelateme is 100% free, with no sign-up and no watermarks.
Can I blur faces instead of pixelating them?
Yes. Choose Pixelate, Blur, or a solid Black bar for each selected area, and adjust the strength to taste.
What can I download, and does it work on mobile?
Images export as PNG and videos export as animated GIF. It works in any modern browser on desktop, iPhone and Android.