Image to pixel art generator

Pixel Art Generator

Upload an image and turn it into a numbered pixel art grid you can edit, clean up, and export locally.

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Upload locally

Your source image is processed in this browser, so the original file does not leave your device.

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Choose the grid

Start with 32x32 for small icons, 48x48 for posters, or a custom size when the subject needs more room.

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Export the reference

Download image-only, palette, numbered, worksheet, or JSON versions from the canvas menu.

Pixel Art Generator

Color 1 0 cells
No cell Select tool

Each number on the grid corresponds to a color in the Tomodachi Life palette. Use this grid as a guide to recreate the pixel art in-game!

Pixel Grid Workflow

How to make a Tomodachi Life pixel grid

Upload an image, choose a grid size, match the Game-compatible 84 color palette, clean the result with editor tools, then export a numbered pattern you can copy by hand in Palette House.

How to Use It

  1. Start with a simple image. Crop around the subject so the grid uses cells for the important shape.
  2. Pick a practical grid size. Use 32x32 for most designs and 48x48 when the image needs more detail.
  3. Use numbered export. Download the numbered pattern when you want a paint-by-number reference.

Pick a Grid Size

16x16
Simple icons and quick drafts.
24x24
Small objects with readable silhouettes.
32x32
Most clothes, posters, and custom items.
48x48
Faces, TV art, and detailed scenes.
Custom
Rectangular references such as 118 x 77, 118x78, TV crops, and poster ratios.

Image to grid maker

Turn a PNG, JPG, WebP, or GIF into a Tomodachi Life grid reference without uploading it to a server.

Numbered grid maker

Export paint-by-number PNG patterns with palette indexes, row labels, and column labels so long designs are easier to copy.

Custom grid size maker

Use square sizes like 32x32 and 48x48, or set custom dimensions for TV screens, posters, and rectangular references.

Grid Maker FAQ

Can I use this as an image-to-grid maker?

Yes. Upload an image, crop or frame it, choose a grid size, and the browser turns it into an editable Tomodachi Life reference.

What makes it a numbered grid maker?

The numbered export labels each cell with a palette index so you can copy the design row by row in Palette House.

Can I make a custom grid size?

Yes. Use preset square sizes or custom dimensions for wide posters, TV screens, and other non-square references.

Workflow

Pixel art generator workflow

The compact workspace above is the starting point. These modules explain when to use it, what each export means, and where to go next.

Upload locally

Your source image is processed in this browser, so the original file does not leave your device.

Choose the grid

Start with 32x32 for small icons, 48x48 for posters, or a custom size when the subject needs more room.

Export the reference

Download image-only, palette, numbered, worksheet, or JSON versions from the canvas menu.

Portraits and icons

Convert square avatars, logos, and simple character art into cell-by-cell references.

Posters and decor

Use larger grids when wall art, room decor, or TV-screen images need readable details.

Cleanup passes

If the result needs brush work, open the full Grid Maker controls without changing the generated grid.

Workflow

Pixel art generator workflow

The compact workspace above is the starting point. These modules explain when to use it, what each export means, and where to go next.

Upload locally

Your source image is processed in this browser, so the original file does not leave your device.

Choose the grid

Start with 32x32 for small icons, 48x48 for posters, or a custom size when the subject needs more room.

Export the reference

Download image-only, palette, numbered, worksheet, or JSON versions from the canvas menu.

Best for

Portraits and icons

Convert square avatars, logos, and simple character art into cell-by-cell references.

Posters and decor

Use larger grids when wall art, room decor, or TV-screen images need readable details.

Cleanup passes

If the result needs brush work, open the full Grid Maker controls without changing the generated grid.

Quick answers

Do I need the full editor?

No. The generator page starts with the core controls. Use the full Grid Maker when you need palette inspection, project management, or advanced cleanup.

Can I use it for Tomodachi Life patterns?

Yes. The generated grid can show numbered cells and the Game-compatible 84 palette for manual Palette House copying.

Does the pixel art generator upload images?

No. Images are read and processed in your browser, and the exported PNG reference is created locally.

Can I export numbered pixel patterns?

Yes. Use the editor controls to show numbers, grid lines, and palette colors before downloading a PNG reference.

Full Grid Maker

Open every editing panel, project control, palette inspector, and export option.

Open the Grid Maker

Keyboard Shortcuts

Use these shortcuts after the Grid Maker is open. They pause while a text field is focused.

? Open this shortcut guide
P Pencil tool
F Fill tool
E Eraser tool
I Pick color
M Move canvas
+ Zoom in
- Zoom out
Ctrl/CmdZ Undo edit
Ctrl/CmdShiftZ Redo edit

Esc closes menus and dialogs.

Projects

Upload an image to start, or reopen a locally saved grid.

Upload Image

Choose a PNG, JPG, WEBP, or GIF from your device. The image is processed locally in your browser.

Saved projects

Search, open, or delete locally saved grids.

Projects are saved locally in this browser and never uploaded.

Color Guide

Use the palette position first. Slider values are approximate references.

Color
Color 1
HEX
#5b2d0b
Approx HSB
H 0 / S 0 / B 0
Palette spot
Row 1, Col 1
Cells
0 cells

In-game sliders may not map one button press to one H/S/B number. Match the palette spot, then adjust by eye against the preview.

Share Grid

Preview a share card, copy a ready-made post, or download a PNG card.