pixel-art

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

Updated May 25, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zaiyemeiyou404/Hermes --skill pixel-art-zaiyemeiyou404
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: pixel-art
Source: https://github.com/zaiyemeiyou404/Hermes/tree/main/backup/skills/creative/pixel-art
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zaiyemeiyou404/Hermes --skill pixel-art-zaiyemeiyou404

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill turns images into pixel art and adds animations to them, providing a creative tool for retro-style visuals.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Pixel Art Conversion: Convert images into pixel art using a variety of styles and palettes.
  • Animation Overlay: Overlay procedural animations like stars, rain, fireflies, etc., onto the pixel art.
  • Use Case: Use this Skill to create retro-style images and animations for social media, game development, or artistic projects.

Quick Start

Use the pixel-art skill to convert the image 'example.jpg' into pixel art with the 'nes' palette and animate it with the 'night' scene.

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?

To convert an image into pixel art, this Skill processes your input using Floyd-Steinberg dithering and applies predefined palettes like 'nes' to achieve a retro style. It outputs stylized pixel art suitable for game assets and social media posts.

Can I add animations to pixel art created from images?

Yes, you can overlay procedural animations onto your converted pixel art. The Skill supports adding dynamic scenes like stars, rain, and fireflies directly onto the image to create retro-style animated visuals for creative projects.

What do I need to generate pixel art animations from images?

You need Pillow and ffmpeg installed to generate pixel art animations from images. Pillow handles the image processing and dithering, while ffmpeg encodes the procedural animation overlays into the final video output for your creative projects.

What is Floyd-Steinberg dithering and how does it affect pixel art?

Floyd-Steinberg dithering is an image processing technique used to diffuse quantization errors when converting images to limited color palettes. It improves the visual quality of pixel art by smoothing color transitions and reducing harsh banding.

Does this pixel art conversion tool work well for game assets?

Yes, this pixel art conversion tool is suitable for creating game assets. It converts images using retro style palettes and overlays procedural animations, providing game developers with stylized visual resources and animated scenes.