Photo to Game Boy Pixel Art Converter

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About this option

The original Game Boy showed four shades of green on a tiny screen. This page opens the pixel-art converter with that palette, chunky 6-pixel blocks and ordered dithering, which recreates the crosshatch shading classic handheld games used.

When to use it

Making a retro handheld-style profile picture or avatar
Creating game art with an authentic four-colour look
Giving a photo a nostalgic green LCD feel

How to use it

1Drop your photo — the Game Boy palette is already selected
2Change the pixel size for coarser or finer detail
3Download the PNG so each pixel stays crisp

Frequently asked questions

How many colours does it use?

Exactly four shades of green, matching the original Game Boy screen.

What does dithering do?

It mixes the four colours in a pattern so the eye perceives in-between shades, as classic games did.

Should I save as PNG?

Yes. JPEG blurs the hard pixel edges.