Turn your photo
into 90s pixel art.
See how it looks - free. $9 if you want to keep it.
An actual avatar, made from a selfie in about two minutes.
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
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
▸ How it works
Drop a photo
Drag-and-drop or tap to upload. Any phone selfie works.
Generate a preview
One click. Watermarked preview in about a minute. Free.
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.