Pixel Art Generator online
Create your own pixel art!

Pixel Art Generator superhero

Discover the world of pixel art!

Pixel art is a creative art form that consists of small, square pixels and is reminiscent of the early days of digital graphics. With our interactive pixel generator, you can create your own pixel art directly in your browser – without any additional software!

How does it work?

  • Select a color with the color picker.
  • Click on the pixels in the grid to color them. To delete a pixel again, you must set a white pixel.
  • Use the reset button to reset the grid and restart it.
  • Export your pixel graphic as an image (PNG) and save your artwork. A new window will open and you can save the image with the right mouse button.

 

The 16 x 16 pixel art generator – for your pixel images

Further generators for 8×8 and 32×32 pixels can be found below.

Interactive 16x16 Pixel Art Generator

You can select the color here:

What is Pixel Art?

Pixel art is a digital art form that creates images pixel by pixel. This art form is particularly popular with students and creative minds as it teaches the basics of digital design in a fun way. Pixel art encourages an understanding of color combinations and patterns and is a great way to unleash one’s creativity while developing technological skills.

 

Why Pixel Art?

Pixel art is not only a nostalgic throwback to old video games, but also a popular design technique for icons, game assets and creative illustrations. Our generator offers you the opportunity to playfully immerse yourself in the world of pixel art and create your own digital masterpiece!

Have fun creating your pixel graphic! 🎨✨

Create pixel art online

A frog, shown in individual pixels.
Try it out for yourself!

How the Pixel Art Generator works

Step 1

Step 1: Select
color

Start by selecting a template or start a new project from scratch. Our generator offers a variety of options to give your creativity free rein.

Select color for your pixel art

Step 2

Step 2: Set
pixels

Use the intuitive grid to place pixels and design your image. Choose from a wide range of colors to bring your artwork to life.

Draw a smiley

Step 3

Step 3: Save

Once you are happy with your design, you can save an image by clicking on “Export image”. The image will open in a new window of your browser and you can save it on your device, e.g. in the Photos folder.

Export pixel image

The three variants of the Pixel Art Generator
Try out all programs now.

 

8×8 pixel version

Particularly suitable for individual characters, symbols or simple smileys.

8x8-pixel generator

16×16 pixel version

Simple animals,
objects, symbols, more complex smileys.

16x16 Pixel Mouse

32×32 pixel version

Already great, more complex graphics.
Try it out.

32x32 fox pixel graphic

Simple operation

Our generator is user-friendly and allows you to create stunning pixel art with just a few clicks.

Diverse color palette

Choose from a wide range of colors to make your pixel art vibrant and unique. All 16 million WEB colors (RGB) are at your disposal!

Export options

Save your artwork as a PNG to easily share or reuse it.

Pixel Art Ideas Gallery

Here we have provided just a small selection of examples to give you a few ideas!

Pixel Generator Strawberry
Pixel Art online seahorse
Pixel Art Minecraft Monster
Heart pixel graphic
Dino Pixel Game Icon
Pixel Rose

Use the Pixel Art images as examples for ideas to create your own images, icons or patterns.

FAQ – Do you have any questions?

What is pixel art?

Pixel art is a digital art form in which images are created from individual pixels, similar to mosaics. A pixel (short for picture element) is the smallest unit of a digital image. Each image on a screen consists of many small pixels arranged like tiny dots of color. The more pixels an image has, the higher the resolution and the sharper it appears. 😊

How do I use the Pixel Art Generator?

The generator is easy to use. Choose a canvas size, use the color palette, select a color and start drawing your pixel art.

Can I download the Pixel Art Generators?

You may download and use all pixel generators from Mathefritz free of charge as long as the link to mathefritz.com is not removed from the HTML file.

Open the pixel generators in a separate window and simply click on “Save file” !

Can I save my pixel art?

Yes, you can save your artwork in PNG format to share or edit it further. Simply click on “Export image”. A new window will open and there you can select with the right mouse button:

  • Save image as …
  • Copy image (to clipboard)
Which formats are supported?

The generator supports the PNG format to save your artwork.

Is the generator free of charge?

Yes, our Pixel Art Generator is free to use, with no hidden costs.

Are there other WEB pages about Pixelart?
  • Pixel Joint – A large pixel art community with galleries and forums.
  • Piskel – A free online sprite editor for pixel art.
  • Pixilart – A social platform for creating and sharing pixel art.

Create your pixel art masterpiece

Pixel-Flower

Unleash your creativity with our Pixel Art Generator and create unique pixel graphics! Start now and immerse yourself in the world of pixel art.