Online Pixel Art Tool

Create pixel art and adjust brightness, contrast, and saturation with ImgTool.app. 100% free and works locally in your browser. Perfect for retro pixel sprites, social media avatars, or quick art edits.

Upload Image

Drop, select, or paste an image to start.

  • Local processing for privacy
  • Pixel art conversion
  • Retro color palettes
  • Image adjustments
  • Multi-format support
  • Free & no account needed

Key Features of Our Free Online Pixel Art Tool

Local

All pixel art creation and editing happens in your browser—no uploads, ensuring privacy and speed.

Pixel Art Conversion

Easily convert any image to pixel art with adjustable pixel size via a simple slider.

Retro Color Palettes

Select from authentic palettes like Game Boy, NES/Famicom, Sega Genesis, PICO-8, and more.

Image Adjustments

Fine-tune brightness, contrast, and saturation for the perfect retro look.

Multi-Format Support

Upload various image formats and download your pixel art as PNG.

Free & No Account Needed

Completely free online tool with no sign-up required, works on all devices.

Why Choose ImgTool.app for Creating Pixel Art Online?

ImgTool.app is a simple, free pixel art tool that processes everything client-side for maximum privacy. Whether you're creating retro sprites for games or pixelated avatars for social media, our online pixel art maker helps you get the perfect look quickly without uploading your files.

Combine with our image resizer or cropper for a full editing workflow. For favicon creation, try the favicon generator. All tools run locally in your browser.

Tips for Creating Pixel Art

Start with pixel size 4–8 for classic look. Use Game Boy or NES palette for retro feel. Adjust saturation down for muted tones, or up for vibrant pixels.


See the progression

Original, pixelated, and Game Boy-green versions.

Original cat illustration
Original
Pixelated cat
Pixelated
Pixelated cat with Game Boy green palette
Game Boy Green

Pixel art workflow tips

Start with a clean, high-contrast source image and choose a pixel size that matches the final use. Smaller pixel sizes keep more detail for avatars and thumbnails, while larger blocks create a stronger retro game look. Palette choice matters too: Game Boy and PICO-8 palettes are great for nostalgic artwork, while grayscale or basic palettes work well for icons and small interface graphics.

If you plan to use the result on a website or profile page, export as PNG to keep hard edges crisp. You can then use the image resizer to make exact social sizes, or the favicon generator if you want a tiny pixel-art icon for a website tab.