Pixel Art Icon Maker
Convert source images into icon-ready pixel art, then export common square sizes for app and web UI.
Icon settings
- Algorithm: Nearest (preferred for UI icon edges)
- Pixel size: 8-12
- Palette: grayscale for utility icons, PICO-8 for retro style
- Max colors: 8-16
Case Snapshot
Input: 4-color flat icon set.
Target: app toolbar icons at 24px and 32px.
Working setup: Nearest, pixel size 10, grayscale palette.
Result: stronger edge clarity than original anti-aliased source.
Export strategy
- Generate one master style first, then export 32/64/128/256 consistently.
- Keep icon padding ratio identical across the icon set.
- Scale by integer multiples to avoid blur in UI rendering.
Troubleshooting
- Line thickness looks inconsistent: simplify source geometry first.
- Icon reads poorly at small size: increase contrast and reduce colors.
- Different icons feel mismatched: lock one palette for the full set.
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