▸ Photo to pixel art & pixel avatar maker

Turn your photo
into 90s pixel art.

See how it looks - free. $9 if you want to keep it.

here's an example
Example chunky 90s pixel art avatar generated from a photo

An actual avatar, made from a selfie in about two minutes.

AVATAR

Pixel art avatar maker

Drop a headshot. Get a chunky 90s pixel avatar. Perfect for X / Twitter, Discord, and Slack.

  • ▸ Big visible pixels, 16-color palette
  • ▸ Retro video game character look
  • ▸ Ready in about a minute
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PHOTO TO PIXEL ART

Turn any image to pixel art

Landscapes, food, scenery, and more. Turn any scenic photo into chunky retro pixel art.

  • ▸ Big visible pixels, 16-color palette
  • ▸ Original aspect ratio preserved
  • ▸ Background color picker
Start free →

▸ How it works

01

Drop a photo

Drag-and-drop or tap to upload. Any phone selfie works.

02

Generate a preview

One click. Watermarked preview in about a minute. Free.

03

Pay $9, download

Like it? Get the clean, watermark-free PNG instantly.

Popular uses: pixel avatar for Discord, Twitch pixel avatar maker, 8-bit profile picture maker.

Frequently asked questions

How do I turn a photo into a pixel art avatar?+

Upload any photo or selfie and Pixel Art Avatar turns it into a chunky 90s pixel art avatar in under two minutes. You get a free watermarked preview, and you can download the clean, watermark-free PNG for $9.

Is there a free pixel avatar maker?+

Yes. Generating and previewing your pixel avatar is free. You only pay $9 if you want to download the clean version without the watermark.

What is the best pixel avatar maker for profile pictures?+

Pixel Art Avatar is built specifically for profile pictures. It frames your face, renders a front-facing chunky 90s pixel avatar, and exports a square PNG sized for profile pics.

Can I use my pixel avatar on Discord, Twitch, or X (Twitter)?+

Yes. The download is a square PNG that works as a profile picture on Discord, Twitch, X/Twitter, Slack, and anywhere else you need an avatar.

Can I turn any image into pixel art, not just a face?+

Yes. The avatar tool is tuned for faces, and the photo-to-pixel-art tool turns any image, like landscapes, food, or scenery, into chunky 90s pixel art.

How much does it cost?+

The preview is free. Downloading a clean, watermark-free image is $9 for the first image and $8 for each additional image in the same order.