Turn any photo into pixel art.
Upload a clear photo and describe the pixel look you want, such as a limited palette or a retro style. Firefly will convert it and keep your subject and composition in place.
Free Adobe Firefly pixel art editor.
Upload a photo, describe the change you want and Adobe Firefly will apply it. Recolor a palette, add detail or turn a photo into pixel art.
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Edit pixel art for free with Firely.
The Adobe Firefly pixel art editor runs in your browser, so you can upload an image, describe a change and review the result without installing software. Your subject and framing stay in place while you adjust colours, shapes and level of detail.
Adjust colours, details and mood.
Swap a palette, simplify shading or add small details like highlights and outlines. Each result shows how your description changes the image, so you can compare a few options and keep the one you like best.
Pair your edit with other Adobe Firefly tools.
Start a new character with the pixel art generator or enlarge a finished piece with the image upscaler, all within Firefly.
How to edit pixel art with Adobe Firefly.
Go to Adobe Firefly in your browser and sign in with your Adobe ID or create a free account if you don’t have one. Then open Generate Image.
Select the upload button in the prompt bar and choose a photo from your device. Adobe Firefly needs an image of at least 512 x 512 pixels.
Type the change you want, like “turn this photo into pixel art with a limited colour palette” or “recolor the image with warm sunset tones.” The more specific your prompt, the closer Adobe Firefly will get to your idea.
Select Generate and Adobe Firefly will create your edited image. Select the image to open it in the Edit tab, where you can refine details or generate new variations to compare.
Precise creative control
Describe the palette, shading or level of detail you want, then compare the results. Adjust your prompt to refine each choice and keep the edit that fits your project.
Top AI models, all in one place
Switch between Firefly models and partner models like Gemini (with Nano Banana), GPT Image and FLUX in the model drop-down menu, all in one creative studio. Run the same image through a few models and compare how each handles hard edges and flat colours.
Your complete creative studio
Upload a photo, refine it with precision editing tools and move from first idea to finished pixel art in one creative studio.
Built for creators
Hobbyists, indie game makers, students and social creators can polish turn a favourite photo into pixel art, using precise prompts when the details matter.
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Questions? We’ve got answers.
Open Adobe Firefly in your browser, upload an image and describe the edit you want, such as a new colour palette or a simpler, blockier style. Adobe Firefly will generate an edited version and you can adjust your prompt to try a different result.
Yes. Upload a photo and describe the pixel look you want, like “8-bit style with a limited colour palette.” Adobe Firefly will convert the image and you can change your prompt to try a chunkier or finer pixel look.
Yes. Describe the palette you want, such as “warm sunset colours” or “four-tone green” and Adobe Firefly will recolor your image.
Yes. Describe the change you want and name what should stay the same, such as “keep the character and the background.” Adobe Firefly will focus on your description and you can generate again if a detail shifts.
Hobbyists, indie game developers, students and social media creators can use Adobe Firefly to edit sprites, icons and avatars or to turn a favourite photo into pixel art.
Yes. Upload a character, portrait or other image and describe your edit, then download the result from Adobe Firefly as a PNG. Check each platform or game engine for its size and format guidelines before you use it.
The best pixel art editor gives you control over colours and detail, clean results with hard edges and the flexibility to compare a few edits. Adobe Firefly does this and also brings together partner models like Gemini (with Nano Banana), GPT Image and FLUX, with tools that take you from an uploaded image to a finished edit.
Adobe Firefly brings together its own models and partner models like Gemini (with Nano Banana), GPT Image and FLUX. Switch between them in the model drop-down menu and compare results side by side.
Adobe Firefly accepts JPEG (JPG), PNG and WEBP files up to 100 MB. Your image needs to be at least 512 x 512 pixels.
Images generated in Adobe Firefly download as PNGs.
Yes, you can edit pixel art for free with an Adobe account. A free account gives you access to free daily generations, so you can try Adobe Firefly without a paid plan. Learn more about using Adobe Firefly for free. Paid plans add generative credits for higher-volume generation when you want to explore more edits at once.
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