pixel-art

To convert an image to pixel art, the tool applies Floyd-Steinberg dithering using hardware palettes like NES, Game Boy, or SNES. It leverages the Pillow library for image processing to produce retro pixel-art PNGs directly from source images.

Yes, pixel art animations can be exported as MP4 or GIF. The tool overlays procedural scenes onto static pixel art and uses ffmpeg on PATH for video encoding, generating short animated sequences alongside standard PNG output.

You do not need ffmpeg to generate static pixel art PNGs, as that relies solely on the Pillow dependency. However, ffmpeg must be installed on your system PATH to encode and export animated pixel art video sequences.

Available preset color palettes for pixel art conversion include arcade, snes, nes, gameboy, pico8, c64, mono-green, and neon. You can also define custom palettes via the Python API or CLI to match specific hardware color schemes.

Floyd-Steinberg dithering works for retro pixel art by distributing quantization errors to neighboring pixels, simulating color depth on limited hardware palettes. This creates the classic retro aesthetic without requiring manual pixel-by-pixel rendering.

Yes, you can use a custom color palette instead of hardware presets. The Python API and CLI both support custom palette definitions, allowing you to apply unique color schemes to your pixel art conversion alongside the built-in presets.