pixel-art

Convert images to pixel art with retro color palettes and animations.

9|3|Updated May 18, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jordanhubbard/mac --skill pixel-art-jordanhubbard
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Skill: pixel-art
Source: https://github.com/jordanhubbard/mac/tree/main/src/mac/_hermes/skills/creative/pixel-art
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jordanhubbard/mac --skill pixel-art-jordanhubbard

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables users to convert images into pixel art and animate them with retro effects, enhancing creativity and visual appeal.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Pixel Art Conversion: Convert any image into pixel art with various retro styles like NES, Game Boy, and PICO-8.
  • Animation: Animate pixel art images with effects like rain, fireflies, snow, and more.
  • Use Case: Create retro-style graphics for posters, album covers, social media, or gaming projects.

Quick Start

To use this skill, run the following command: pixel_art.py in.jpg out.png --preset nes

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 into pixel art using retro color palettes?

You can convert an image into pixel art by running the conversion script with a source image and specifying a retro preset like NES, Game Boy, or PICO-8 to apply the corresponding color palette.

Can I animate pixel art images with procedural effects?

Yes, you can animate pixel art images by applying procedural effects such as rain, fireflies, and snow, which are encoded into an output file using ffmpeg for visual content creation.

Do I need Pillow and ffmpeg installed to generate retro graphics?

Yes, you need both Pillow and ffmpeg installed, as Pillow handles the image processing and style transformation while ffmpeg manages the animation encoding required for animated outputs.

What is the best way to apply a PICO-8 style transfer to an image?

The best way to apply a PICO-8 style transfer is to run the pixel art script with your input image and set the preset flag to PICO-8, which remaps the image colors to the PICO-8 palette.

Does this pixel art conversion support image transformation for gaming projects?

Yes, this image transformation supports gaming projects by converting source images into retro graphics using predefined retro color palettes suitable for game assets and visual content.

Why does my pixel art animation fail to export?

Animation export fails when ffmpeg is missing from your environment, as it is the required dependency for encoding procedural animations into a viewable video or image sequence format.