Free Pixel Avatar Maker: Turn Your Photo into a Pixel Art Character

Upload a selfie and PixelMe’s AI draws your face as a pixel art character in seconds. Use it as a profile picture, a game sprite or a bead pattern.

Make my pixel avatar

Free in your browser. No sign-up needed.

A portrait photo next to the pixel art avatar PixelMe made from it
Example: an AI-generated portrait of a fictional person, converted into a pixel avatar by PixelMe.

How to make a pixel avatar from a photo

  1. 1. Upload a photo

    Choose a photo where your face is clearly visible. PixelMe finds the face and crops it automatically.

  2. 2. Let the AI draw it

    The AI redraws your face as pixel art with clean outlines, instead of just shrinking the photo.

  3. 3. Pick a size and download

    Choose the size that suits you, adjust the colors, then download or share your pixel avatar.

Pixel avatar sizes

One conversion gives you several sizes. Smaller sizes look more retro; larger ones keep more detail.

SizeGood for
32x32Classic 8-bit look, emoji and small game sprites
48x48Profile pictures with a retro feel
64x64Profile pictures with more facial detail
128x128The most detailed avatar, bead and cross-stitch patterns

What you can do with your pixel character

  • Profile pictures for Discord, X, Twitch, Slack and other apps
  • Characters and sprites for your own games
  • Iron bead (Perler / Hama) and cross-stitch patterns, made right in PixelMe
  • Gifts and stickers made from a friend’s or family member’s photo

Tips for a better pixel avatar

  • Use a front-facing photo with even lighting.
  • Keep the face large in the frame. Small faces in group photos lose detail.
  • A plain background makes the outline of your character cleaner.
  • For pets and scenery, switch to landscape mode.

FAQ

Is the pixel avatar maker free?
Yes. The web version is free and needs no sign-up. The iOS and Android apps add more AI styles and a pixel editor.
Do you keep my photo?
No. Photos are processed for the conversion and are not stored.
Can I turn my pet into a pixel avatar?
Yes. Landscape mode converts photos without a human face, such as pets, scenery and buildings.
Can I edit the pixels after converting?
You can adjust hue, saturation, brightness and contrast on the web. To edit single pixels, use the PixelMe app.