8-Bit Converter
Transform your photos into retro 8-bit pixel art. Create classic video game aesthetics with pixelation, limited color palettes, and authentic retro styling instantly.
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Transform your photos into retro 8-bit pixel art. Create classic video game aesthetics with pixelation, limited color palettes, and authentic retro styling instantly.
or drop images here or paste
8-bit conversion transforms modern photos into retro pixel art reminiscent of classic video games and early computer graphics. The effect combines pixelation (reducing resolution to visible square pixels) with color quantization (limiting colors to a specific palette). This creates the distinctive look of NES, Game Boy, Commodore 64, and other vintage gaming systems that defined the 8-bit era.
Upload any photo to instantly convert it to 8-bit style. Choose from authentic retro palettes like NES (54 colors), Game Boy (4 green shades), CGA (16 colors), Commodore 64, PICO-8, or Apple II. Adjust pixel size for chunkier or finer pixels, limit color count for more authentic retro look, and fine-tune contrast and saturation. Optional dithering creates smoother color transitions using classic patterns.
NES palette captures the Nintendo Entertainment System's distinctive color range. Game Boy recreates the iconic green-tinted monochrome display. CGA delivers the bold cyan/magenta/white palette of early IBM PCs. Commodore 64 brings the unique browns and blues of that beloved computer. PICO-8 uses the modern fantasy console's carefully designed 16-color palette. Apple II palette matches the early Apple computer's distinctive color output.
Create retro-style profile pictures, social media content with nostalgic gaming aesthetics, custom sprites for indie games, pixel art avatars, video thumbnails for retro gaming channels, or transform photos into unique digital art. The 8-bit style is perfect for gaming communities, throwback content, vaporwave aesthetics, and anyone who loves the charm of classic video game graphics.
All 8-bit conversion happens directly in your browser using HTML5 canvas technology. Your images never leave your device, ensuring complete privacy. The output maintains sharp pixel edges without anti-aliasing blur. Export as PNG for lossless pixel-perfect quality ideal for further editing or game development, or choose JPEG/WebP for smaller file sizes for social media sharing.