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Convert images into pixel art with Floyd-Steinberg dithering and procedural animations.

Updated May 8, 2026
Search Tags:#animation#image processing#pixel art#retro#video creation
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/superfhp/lumi-agent --skill pixel-art-superfhp
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: pixel-art
Source: https://github.com/superfhp/lumi-agent/tree/main/skills/creative/pixel-art
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/superfhp/lumi-agent --skill pixel-art-superfhp

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill allows users to convert images into pixel art and apply animations to create retro-style videos.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Pixel Art Conversion: Convert images into pixel art using various styles and palettes.
  • Animation Overlay: Apply animations like rain, fireflies, snowflakes, and more to create short videos.
  • Use Case: A user wants to create a pixel art version of a photo and add a rain animation to it for a unique social media post.

Quick Start

Convert an image to pixel art and animate it using the following command: hermes pixel-art convert --input image.jpg --output output.png --preset nes --scene night

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 with retro palettes?▼

Image conversion to pixel art uses Floyd-Steinberg dithering to reduce color depth and apply retro palettes like the NES preset. This produces stylized pixelated images suitable for retro-themed creative content.

Can I add animation effects like rain or snow to a pixel art image?▼

Yes, you can overlay procedural animations such as rain, fireflies, and snowflakes onto pixel art. The Skill generates short retro-style videos by encoding these animated frames using ffmpeg.

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

Yes, both Pillow and ffmpeg are required. Pillow handles the image processing and dithering conversion, while ffmpeg manages the video encoding to output the final animated pixel art scenes.

What's the best way to create retro-style animated content from photos?▼

The best way to create retro-style animated content from photos is to apply pixel art conversion with dithering, then overlay procedural animations like rain or fireflies. This generates a short retro-themed video for social media.

Does pixel art conversion support custom scenes and presets?▼

Yes, pixel art conversion supports specifying different scenes and presets. You can apply presets like NES and scenes like night to customize the visual style and atmospheric effects of the output image or video.

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