Pixelize - 8bit Photo Editor
Retro Pixel Art from Photos
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Turn any photo into pixel art! 9 unique styles, 6 retro palettes, live preview, and craft export formats.
Transform your photos into stunning pixel art with Pixelize! Capture or import any image and instantly apply retro-inspired pixel art styles with real-time preview.
CHOOSE FROM 9 UNIQUE STYLES
• Classic — Traditional square pixel art
• Hex Grid — Hexagonal pixel pattern
• Mosaic — Crystal mosaic tiles
• Pointillism — Dot-based artistic style
• Neon Outline — Glowing edge detection
• Halftone — Print-style dot screen
• Comic — Bold comic book effect
• Thermal — Heat map visualization
• Circle Grid — Circular pixel pattern
RETRO COLOR PALETTES
Apply iconic color palettes from classic gaming systems:
• Game Boy — 4-shade green
• CGA — Retro PC colors
• PICO-8 — 16-color fantasy console
• Commodore 64 — Classic 16 colors
• NES — Nintendo palette
• SNES — Super Nintendo palette
FINE-TUNE YOUR ART
• Adjust block size, color levels, saturation, contrast, and edge intensity
• Toggle dithering for authentic retro look
• Subject isolation to focus effects on the main subject
• Live preview — see changes in real time
• Before/after comparison
SAVE & SHARE
• Save and load custom presets
• Export to craft formats (cross-stitch, crochet, LEGO)
• Share your creations directly from the app
Whether you are a pixel art enthusiast, retro gaming fan, or craft maker, Pixelize gives you the tools to create beautiful pixel art from any photo.
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Information
- Seller
- Thanh Nguyen
- Size
- 879.6 KB
- Category
- Photo & Video
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 18.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 18.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 15.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 2.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 Thanh