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Pixel Art

Image Pixel Art on papa.fun is a retro drawing tool that lets you create artwork pixel by pixel on a customizable grid. Embrace your inner Mario brother and bring tiny worlds to life!
Open Pixel Art

Overview of Pixel Art

Pixel Art gives you a clean grid canvas and a full set of tools to create classic pixel-style artwork. Start with a 16x16 grid and paint one pixel at a time using the pencil, fill large areas with the bucket tool, pick colors directly from your canvas, or erase mistakes. The grid can be resized from 8x8 for chunky retro sprites all the way up to 64x64 for more detailed scenes. Every creation can be saved as a crisp PNG image with no blurring — perfect pixelated edges.

How to use the Pixel Art tool

  • Click or tap any cell on the grid to paint it with the selected color.
  • Choose the Pencil to draw, Eraser to remove, Fill Bucket to flood-fill connected areas, or Color Picker to sample a color from the canvas.
  • Select colors from the 16-color quick palette or open the full color picker for any color.
  • Resize the grid with the + and - buttons. Your existing art is preserved when making the grid larger.
  • Toggle grid lines on or off for a cleaner view of your artwork.
  • Undo your last action with the undo button or Ctrl+Z.
  • Clear the entire canvas to start fresh, or save your pixel art as a PNG.

Tips for great pixel art

Start with a small grid (8x8 or 16x16) for simple characters and icons. Use the fill bucket to lay down background colors quickly, then switch to the pencil for details. Limit your color palette — classic pixel art often uses only 4 to 8 colors for a cohesive look. When making characters, start with the silhouette in a dark color, then fill in with lighter colors and highlights. Toggle off the grid lines to preview how your art will look at final size.

Creative ideas to try

  • Classic game sprites: mushrooms, stars, hearts, swords
  • Tiny landscapes: mountains, trees, water, clouds in an 8x8 scene
  • Emoji-style icons and avatars
  • Letter art and pixel fonts
  • Simple animations by saving multiple frames
  • Retro game UI elements: health bars, buttons, inventory icons