AniPixel AI · anipixel.xyz
AI image to pixel art for anime-style art
Upload an image to Pixelize and AI redraws it as pixel art — clean edges, compact colors, readable silhouettes. Built for anime-style art; want a new scene, try Raffle. 1 credit per image (5 free on signup), plus free browser tools that never spend credits.
A web app for creating pixel art
AniPixel is an AI image-to-pixel-art web app with an anime-style focus (anipixel.xyz). Open Pixelize, pick a preset, and generate; Raffle gives the same character a new scene without writing a prompt.
Remove backgrounds, clean up pixel grids, and build bead charts in your browser — free, no login, no credits.
Before & after
From image to pixel art: the same character redrawn with a readable silhouette and compact palette.
Anime pixel art from your image.
Keep the pose and character identity, then let AniPixel rebuild the image as anime pixel art — hard edges, cleaner color blocks, and game-ready readability.
What you can do
9 AI presets to steer the look, plus 5 free browser tools for everyday cleanup — no credits.
Pixelize
Turn images into clean pixel art and pixel art icons with AI while preserving the source aspect ratio — best suited to anime-style art.
1 creditRemove Background
Cut a subject to a transparent PNG in your browser — free, no upload, up to 10MB.
FreePixel Art Scaler
Perfect pixel & upscale pixel art without blur — fix the grid or integer-upscale any sprite. Free, no upload, up to 10MB.
FreePixelate Image
Classic photo-to-pixel conversion in your browser. Same structure, chunkier pixels, up to 10MB. For game-style pixel art, use Pixelize.
FreeHow it works
- Upload
Drop an image into Pixelize — illustrations, screenshots, and more.
- Choose a preset
Pick from 9 presets — Redraw, Chibi, Portrait, Icon, Scene, and more.
- Generate & download
Run Pixelize, tweak settings if needed, then export a clean PNG.
FAQ
What is AniPixel?
AniPixel is an AI image to pixel art web app with an anime-style focus. Upload an image, pick a preset, generate, and download a PNG with clean pixel edges and compact colors. Signed-in runs can also appear in History.
Can I convert a photo to pixel art?
Yes, but photos and selfies are not the main use case. AniPixel works best on anime-style art; portraits can work when the subject is clear and the face fills enough of the frame.
How do I convert an image to pixel art?
Open Pixelize, upload a JPG, PNG, or WEBP (up to 20MB), start with the Redraw preset and defaults, generate, then download the PNG. Each result costs 1 credit.
Is this the same as pixelate image online?
You can do both here. The free Pixelate tool keeps your image and makes it blocky; Pixelize redraws the image as pixel art with AI for a cleaner, game-style result. Pick whichever look you want.
Do I get free credits?
New accounts get 5 credits to try Pixelize. After that, each generated Pixelize image costs 1 credit. Credits are refunded when a generation fails.
How do credits work?
1 credit = 1 Pixelize image. Requesting several images in one run costs that many credits. Subscribe or buy packs on Pricing. Local utility tools do not use credits.
What file formats are supported?
Upload JPG, PNG, or WEBP files up to 20MB. Results export as PNG. For transparency, keep PNG (or use WEBP in the free tools).
Are the other tools free?
Yes. Remove Background, Pixel Art Scaler, and Pixelate run locally in your browser and are free — no credits required.
Who owns my uploads and outputs?
You keep ownership of what you upload. You may download and use outputs you generate, subject to rights in your source material and the Terms. Pixelize also sends uploads to third-party AI providers to produce results.
How do I make an image into pixel art?
Open Pixelize, upload your image (JPG, PNG, or WEBP, up to 20MB), pick the Redraw preset, and generate. AniPixel redraws the image as pixel art with hard edges and compact colors — that is the easy way how to make image into pixel art without drawing pixel by pixel.
Can I make anime-style images into pixel art?
Yes. Anime art, character illustrations, and screenshots work well with Redraw to keep the composition, or Chibi for a cuter proportion. Want a new scene for the same character? Try Raffle.
What is chibi pixel art?
Chibi pixel art is a cute, small-head style with 2–3 heads tall and bold outlines. In Pixelize, choose the Chibi preset — it shortens proportions and keeps the silhouette clean for stickers and avatars.
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Try it with an image?
Open Pixelize and use an image you have rights to. New accounts start with 5 free credits.
Start pixelizing