pixel-art

Convert images to pixel art with hardware-accurate palettes and dithering.

2|1|Updated Jul 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/heysuhas/hermes_cli --skill pixel-art-heysuhas
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: pixel-art
Source: https://github.com/heysuhas/hermes_cli/tree/main/optional-skills/creative/pixel-art
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/heysuhas/hermes_cli --skill pixel-art-heysuhas

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires Pillow, and includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill solves the challenge of manually converting high-resolution images into stylized, era-accurate pixel art, while also providing a streamlined way to add atmospheric motion effects.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Retro Conversion: Converts standard photos into pixel art using hardware-accurate palettes like NES, Game Boy, and PICO-8.
  • Procedural Animation: Adds dynamic overlays such as rain, fireflies, or snow to static pixel art frames.
  • Use Case: A content creator can take a portrait and instantly convert it into a 16-bit SNES-style avatar or a moody, rain-swept animated GIF for social media.

Quick Start

Use the pixel-art skill to convert the image at path input.jpg into a NES-style pixel art file named output.png.

Frequently Asked Questions about pixel-art

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I convert an image to retro pixel art using hardware-accurate palettes?

To convert an image to retro pixel art, this skill applies hardware-accurate color palettes like NES, Game Boy, and PICO-8. It uses Floyd-Steinberg dithering to process standard images, outputting stylized pixel art files such as PNG.

Can I add animation effects like rain or snow to static pixel art frames?

Yes, you can add procedural animation effects to static pixel art frames. This skill overlays dynamic particles like rain, fireflies, or snow onto processed images and encodes them into animated MP4 and GIF files.

Do I need ffmpeg and Pillow installed to generate animated pixel art GIFs?

Yes, you need both Pillow and ffmpeg installed. Pillow handles the image manipulation and Floyd-Steinberg dithering, while ffmpeg is required for video encoding and processing the animated GIF and MP4 frames.

What is Floyd-Steinberg dithering and how does it apply to pixel art conversion?

Floyd-Steinberg dithering is an error-diffusion algorithm used to simulate colors outside a restricted palette. This skill applies it during pixel art conversion to accurately map high-resolution photos into era-accurate NES or Game Boy color limits.

What's the best way to create an animated MP4 from a standard photo?

The best way to create an animated MP4 from a standard photo is using this skill to first convert the image with hardware-accurate palettes, then overlay procedural particle effects, and finally encode the frames using ffmpeg.

Are there limitations when converting high-resolution images to SNES-style pixel art?

A limitation when converting high-resolution images to SNES-style pixel art is that the output relies on fixed hardware-accurate color palettes and Floyd-Steinberg dithering, which may lose fine details compared to the original photo.