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Create retro artwork with an AI pixel generator.

Generate nostalgic graphics, icons and more for free with Adobe Firefly.

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Use everyday language to create extraordinary results with generative AI.

Generate pixel art

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Use everyday language to create extraordinary results with generative AI.

Generate pixel art

Bold, blocky pixel art is just a few taps away.

Learn how to use Text to Image to create fun, colourful illustrations that harken back to the early days of digital design.

AI generated pixel art of a dolphin jumping through the waive during the sunset.

Travel back in time with pixel art.

Pixel art is a form of digital artwork made of small blocks (pixels) that create a complete image. Pixel art was used in some of the earliest web and game designs and is still used today in everything from fashion to NFTs for its striking visual quality and nostalgia.

Go from prompt to pixel art.

It’s easy to create your own pixel art using the Text to Image feature in the Firefly web app. Simply write a descriptive prompt, select Pixel Art from the menu of Effects section and generate your results. Pixel art is ideal for creating characters, scenes, icons and beyond.

AI generated pixel art of a butterfly that is sitting on a palm leaf.
AI generated pixel art of a car on coastal road during the sunset.

Customise your results.

Get just the look you want by using detailed prompts and adjusting your settings. Use descriptive words like “retro” or even eras like “1980s” in your prompt. Try combining effects, such as selecting both the Pixel art and Simple options. Choose options from the Colour and Tone drop-down menu such as Vibrant Colours.

Apply your designs anywhere.

Simple, striking and fun, your pixel art creations are ideal for creating games, avatars, NFTs, stickers (both digital and physical) and beyond.

AI generated pixel art of a butterfly on a palm leaf that was used a cup design.

How to generate pixel art with Adobe Firefly.

Pixelated artworks are just a few clicks away when you use Text to Image as an AI pixel art generator.

  • Log in to Firefly.
    Go to the Image section of the web app and select Text to Image.
  • Write a descriptive prompt.
    Describe the pixel art image you want to generate. Be specific and use adjectives; longer prompts tend to get better results.
  • Select the Pixel art effect.
    Choose Pixel art from the Effects section. Try combining it with other effects for a different look.
  • Download, share and keep editing your image.
    Click the downward arrow icon to download your image. Click the pencil icon to keep editing it and click the upward arrow icon to share your image in the Firefly gallery.

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Questions? We have answers.

Can I choose the pixel art style or size?

You can choose the Pixel art effect from the Effects section and you can combine this effect with others to customise your results. Additionally, you can adjust the colour and tone and other settings, use descriptive words in your prompt and upload or select a Reference Image to further refine the outcome. You cannot manually set the pixel size or resolution beyond the general output resolution, which is a maximum of 2000 x 2000 pixels.

Is the pixel art I generate free to use commercially?

Yes, you can use the Text to Image feature to create pixel art for commercial use, provided you adhere to Adobe guidelines and the content is produced using the commercially released version of Firefly. All Firefly tools are designed to be safe for commercial use, as they are trained on Adobe Stock, licensed content and public domain materials.

What formats and resolutions are available for download?

Adobe Firefly currently supports downloading generated images in JPEG and PNG formats. These formats are available when using the Text to Image feature and the maximum resolution for downloaded images is 2000 x 2000 pixels.

Can I turn pixel art into animations?

The Adobe Firefly Text to Video feature allows users to create short video clips from text descriptions or images. This tool is accessible through the Firefly web app, which integrates with Creative Cloud applications like Adobe Photoshop and Adobe {{premiere}}, enabling seamless transitions from ideation to production.