Free Pixel Art Tools

MakePixel offers a suite of free online tools designed for pixel art enthusiasts and crafters. All tools run directly in your browser, ensuring your images and creations remain private on your device with no signup required and no watermarks on downloads.

• Pixel Art Converter: Transform any photo or image into pixel art. Customize the resolution, apply retro color palettes (like Game Boy or NES), and fine-tune colors for a unique retro aesthetic. The output is a PNG image.
• Bead Pattern Maker: Convert images into perler or fuse bead patterns. This tool intelligently matches colors to real bead catalogs from brands like Perler, Hama, and Artkal, providing you with accurate color codes and a comprehensive bead count for your project. You receive a bead chart with brand color codes and a per-color bead count.
• Pixel Art Grid Maker: Generate a printable grid chart from an image, complete with gridlines and row/column numbers. This serves as an excellent template for drawing, cross-stitch projects, or block-building games like Minecraft. The output is a printable chart with coordinates and hex color codes.

Which tool should you use?

• For a finished pixel-style image (avatars, game sprites, retro artwork), use the Pixel Art Converter.
• For planning perler or Hama bead projects with specific bead color codes and counts, use the Bead Pattern Maker.
• For a template to draw from by hand, cross-stitch, or build block by block, use the Pixel Art Grid Maker.

The platform also features ready-made bead patterns that can be opened in the editor for customization.