How to make Minecraft pixel art from a picture
- Choose an image. Simple pictures with bold colours and clear outlines work best: logos, game sprites, cartoon characters you drew yourself, emojis.
- Set the width in blocks. 32–64 is great for a first build. 128 matches exactly one Minecraft map, which is perfect for map art.
- Pick your blocks. Concrete gives bright, flat colours. Wool is softer. Terracotta adds earthy tones that help with skin, wood and shadows.
- Try dithering for photos and gradients. It mixes nearby colours in a checkerboard-like pattern to fake extra shades.
- Build it. Hover any block on the preview to see its name, and use the material list to collect blocks before you start. Download the CSV to keep the full block map.
Tips for better pixel art
- Crop tightly around the subject before uploading. Empty background wastes blocks.
- Transparent PNGs are supported: transparent pixels are left empty, so you only build the character.
- Fewer colours = easier build. Turn off a block set to reduce the number of block types.
- Build vertically on a wall for display, or flat on the ground if you want it to show up on a map.
Colours are approximate averages of each block's texture, so the in-game result may look slightly different in different lighting. Build a small test patch first for important projects.
Is my image uploaded?
No. The conversion runs entirely inside your browser using the Canvas API. Your image is never sent to a server, which also makes the tool fast.
Frequently asked questions
How do I turn a picture into Minecraft pixel art?
Upload the picture, set the width in blocks, choose which blocks to use and the tool converts every pixel into the closest-coloured block. You get a preview, a material list and a downloadable block map.
What size should Minecraft pixel art be?
32–64 blocks wide is ideal for a first build. 128×128 exactly fills one Minecraft map, which is the standard for map art.
Which blocks are best for pixel art?
Concrete gives the brightest, flattest colours. Wool is similar but softer. Terracotta adds natural browns and muted tones for skin, wood and shading.
Is my image uploaded to a server?
No. The whole conversion happens in your browser. Your image never leaves your device.