Pixel Art Generator
Draw pixel art on an 8x8 to 32x32 grid with pencil, eraser, fill bucket, and eyedropper tools. Pick from a 16-color palette and export as PNG or SVG.
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What is Pixel Art Generator?
The Pixel Art Generator is a free, browser-based pixel art editor. You paint colored cells on a grid ranging from 8x8 to 32x32 pixels, using pencil, eraser, flood-fill, and eyedropper tools. A built-in 16-color PICO-8 inspired palette plus a custom color picker let you design retro sprites and icons, then export them as a scaled PNG or a crisp, scalable SVG - all without an account and fully offline.
Key Benefits
- Resizable 8x8 to 32x32 canvas for sprites, icons, and avatars
- Pencil, eraser, flood-fill bucket, and eyedropper for fast editing
- 16-color PICO-8 inspired palette plus a custom RGB color picker
- Export to scaled PNG for sharing or SVG for crisp, scalable graphics
- 100% client-side - no upload, no sign-up, works offline
Common Use Cases
- •Design retro game sprites and tile sets
- •Create favicons and app icons at small sizes
- •Build social avatars and profile pictures
- •Prototype pixel-art assets before importing into a game engine
How to Use the Pixel Art Generator
- Pick a grid size: Choose an 8x8, 16x16, 24x24, or 32x32 canvas from the Grid size selector. A new size starts a blank canvas.
- Select a tool and color: Pick the pencil, eraser, fill bucket, or eyedropper, then choose a color from the palette or the custom color picker.
- Draw: Click cells to paint, or click and drag to paint multiple cells. Use the fill bucket to flood-fill an area, and the eyedropper to copy an existing color.
- Export: Click Export PNG for a scaled raster image, or Export SVG / Copy SVG for crisp, scalable vector markup.
Key Features
- Resizable canvas from 8x8 to 32x32 pixels
- Pencil, eraser, flood-fill bucket, and eyedropper tools
- 16-color PICO-8 inspired preset palette plus a custom color picker
- Export to PNG (scaled 16x) or copy/paste crisp SVG markup
- Click-and-drag painting with keyboard-friendly cell targets
- 100% client-side - no upload, no sign-up, works offline
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pixel Art Generator?
It is a free, browser-based pixel art editor. You paint colored cells on a grid (8x8 to 32x32), then export the result as a PNG image or an SVG vector file. Nothing is uploaded - all drawing happens locally in your browser.
Can I use my own colors?
Yes. The tool ships with a 16-color PICO-8 inspired palette, and also includes a standard color picker so you can choose any RGB color. The eyedropper tool copies a color already on the canvas.
How do I export my pixel art?
Use Export PNG to download a scaled-up raster image (each pixel becomes 16x16 for a crisp, shareable file). Use Export SVG or Copy SVG to get scalable vector markup that stays sharp at any size and is easy to drop into a website or game engine.
Does the fill bucket work like a paint app?
Yes. The fill (bucket) tool performs a flood fill - it recolors the connected region of the same color under the cursor, just like the paint bucket in image editors.
Is my artwork saved anywhere?
No. The canvas lives only in your current browser tab for this session. Export to PNG or SVG before closing the tab if you want to keep your work. No account or server storage is involved.