pixel-art

Name: pixel-art
Availability: InStock
Author: hungthinh04

Convert images into retro pixel art and animated MP4 or GIF clips.

Updated May 12, 2026

Search Tags:#animation #gif #pixel art #palette #dithering #retro #image conversion

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/hungthinh04/Hermes_AI_Agent --skill pixel-art-hungthinh04

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: pixel-art
Source: https://github.com/hungthinh04/Hermes_AI_Agent/tree/main/skills/creative/pixel-art
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hungthinh04/Hermes_AI_Agent --skill pixel-art-hungthinh04

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill turns ordinary images into retro pixel art and lightweight animated clips, removing the need for manual recoloring, dithering, and frame-by-frame effects.

Core Features & Use Cases

Convert photos, illustrations, and avatars into hardware-inspired pixel art with era palettes such as NES, Game Boy, PICO-8, and C64.
Generate short animated MP4 or GIF outputs with scenes like night, rain, snow, fire, or underwater effects.
Use it for posters, social posts, character art, sprites, album covers, or nostalgic retro mockups.

Quick Start

Ask the pixel-art skill to convert the attached image into NES-style pixel art, then optionally animate it as a short night-scene MP4.

Frequently Asked Questions about pixel-art

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I convert a photo into retro pixel art?▼

To convert a photo into retro pixel art, you need image processing that applies named palette quantization and Floyd-Steinberg dithering. This Skill transforms standard photos, illustrations, and avatars into hardware-inspired pixel art using era-specific palettes like NES, Game Boy, or PICO-8.

How does Floyd-Steinberg dithering work for pixel art image conversion?▼

Floyd-Steinberg dithering for pixel art image conversion works by distributing quantization errors to neighboring pixels, creating retro texture. This Skill uses Pillow-based processing to apply dithering alongside named palettes, ensuring deterministic PNG output for your images.

Can I generate animated pixel art GIFs and MP4 clips from a static image?▼

You can generate animated pixel art GIFs and MP4 clips from a static image by applying scene effects like night, rain, snow, fire, or underwater. This Skill uses ffmpeg encoding to produce lightweight animated outputs from your converted pixel art.

What is the best way to apply a NES or Game Boy color palette to an illustration?▼

The best way to apply a NES or Game Boy color palette to an illustration is through named palette quantization. This Skill maps your image colors to hardware-inspired retro palettes like NES, Game Boy, PICO-8, and C64, creating deterministic PNG outputs.

Do I need Pillow and ffmpeg installed to create retro pixel art animations?▼

You need Pillow for the core image processing and palette quantization, while ffmpeg is used for encoding animated MP4 and GIF outputs. This Skill relies on these dependencies to convert images and apply retro pixel art effects deterministically.

What types of images work best for retro pixel art conversion?▼

Photos, illustrations, avatars, posters, sprites, and social media graphics work best for retro pixel art conversion. This Skill processes these image types into hardware-inspired pixel art and short animated clips using era-specific palettes like C64 and arcade styling.