Retro pixel art icons in seconds
Create nostalgic 8-bit and 16-bit style icons for games, apps, and projects. Perfect pixel art without the pixel-by-pixel work.
Example icons generated with Pixelle
Sound familiar?
The old way
- ✗Pixel art is time-consuming to create manually
- ✗Hard to maintain consistent style across many icons
- ✗Need retro icons but don't have pixel art skills
With Pixelle
- Authentic retro aesthetic
Get that classic 8-bit and 16-bit look. Perfect for indie games, retro-themed apps, and nostalgic designs.
- Consistent pixel grid
Every icon follows proper pixel art principles. Clean edges, intentional dithering, retro color palettes.
- Skip the tedious work
Pixel art takes hours by hand. Generate icons in seconds and iterate on what you like.
Simple Process
How to Use the Retro pixel art icons in seconds
Define your style
Set your colors, aesthetic, and design preferences once.
Describe your icon
Tell Pixelle what you need. Be as specific as you like.
Download & use
Get your icon instantly. Ready for any platform.
That's it. From idea to icon in under a minute.
Example Prompts for Retro pixel art icons in seconds
Copy these prompts or use them as inspiration for your own icons
Heart
“A pixel art red heart with shine effect, 16-bit style, retro game health icon, clean pixels, transparent background”
Treasure Chest
“A pixel art wooden treasure chest with gold coins, 8-bit RPG style, warm browns and gold, transparent background”
Sword
“A pixel art medieval sword, silver blade with gold hilt, 16-bit fantasy game style, transparent background”
Potion
“A pixel art magic potion bottle, glowing purple liquid, 8-bit RPG item, transparent background”
Star
“A pixel art golden star, collectible game item style, 16-bit with sparkle effect, transparent background”
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Built for
Indie game developers, retro enthusiasts, and designers creating nostalgic content
FAQ
Retro pixel art icons in seconds FAQ
What pixel sizes do you support?
Pixelle can generate icons that look great at any size. Specify your target resolution (16x16, 32x32, 64x64) in your prompt for authentic pixel scaling.
Can I get specific retro console styles?
Yes! Describe the era or console you want - NES style, SNES style, Game Boy palette - and Pixelle will match that aesthetic.
Do the icons work for actual games?
Absolutely. Many indie game developers use AI-generated pixel art as a starting point or final assets. Export and use directly in your game engine.
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