pixel-art

To convert images to retro pixel art, run the pixel_art.py script with a preset like NES, Game Boy, or PICO-8 to apply era-specific color palettes to your photos or logos using Python and Pillow.

Yes, you can generate animated pixel art sequences by running the pixel_art_video.py script, which processes images into retro animations and optionally uses ffmpeg for video encoding.

You only need Python 3 and Pillow for still pixel-art image processing; ffmpeg is an optional dependency required solely for encoding animated sequences into video files.

The best way to apply PICO-8 color palettes is using the built-in preset within the pixel_art.py script, which automatically quantizes your photo's colors to match the authentic retro arcade aesthetic.

Yes, the pixel art converter processes photos, logos, and posters by mapping their colors to era palettes, producing retro arcade visuals suitable for avatars, UI elements, and nostalgic posters.

Using era palettes like NES and Game Boy restricts colors to authentic hardware limits, achieving a genuine retro arcade aesthetic that standard image processing cannot accurately reproduce.