Is this a pixel art GIF maker or a pixel editor?

It is a generator, not an editor. You describe a scene and the AI draws pixel-art-style frames. You cannot edit single pixels, and it does not export sprite sheets.

Can I use the GIFs as game sprites?

Not for production. The frames are drawn at 720 px and pixel sizes can vary between frames. They work for game moods, trailers, avatars and stream art. For frame-exact sprites, use a pixel editor.

Is there an AI pixel art generator for still pictures?

Yes. Switch the generator to Image mode and describe a pixel art character or scene. You get a PNG instead of a GIF, and a still picture costs 1 credit in Standard or 2 in HD.

How do I get a smoother loop?

Describe one repeating action and use 12 or 16 frames. A run cycle, a candle flicker or a blinking cat loops better than a story with a beginning and an end.

How much does a pixel GIF cost?

3 credits in Standard (4 at 16 frames) and 6 in HD. Packs start at $4.99 for 40 credits, and failed generations are refunded.

8-bit and 16-bit scenes that loop

Pixel Art GIF Maker

This pixel art GIF maker draws an animated scene from one sentence. Write "a tiny knight runs in place, side view" or "a campfire at night with drifting sparks", and GPT-Image-2.6 draws every frame in a pixel art style and loops it. It is a quick way to get game moods, avatars and stream art. It is not a sprite editor, and the sections below say where that matters.

Make a pixel GIF

GIF

1Describe the motion

Say what moves and how: one subject and one action loop best. No real people by name, celebrities or brand characters.

2Pick a style

3GIF or picture, and quality

Shape

Frames

Speed

Seamless loop (the last frame flows into the first)

3 credits, about 15-25 seconds. Failed generations are refunded. Pricing · Terms

Your GIF appears here.

What's new

2026-11-05Pixel art GIF maker is live, with the Pixel style selected by default and ideas for loops that work.

How to use the Pixel Art GIF Maker

Describe one looping scene
A subject and one repeating action, such as a run cycle, a flicker or a blink. Name the era: 8-bit or 16-bit.
Keep the Pixel style
Pixel is already selected. Choose 8, 12 or 16 frames and a speed; Slow suits calm scenes, Fast suits runs.
Download the pixel GIF
The GIF is drawn at 720 px for a square frame. Download it for a profile, a stream panel or a game page.

Start with step 1

Made with this tool

Made on this site with GPT-Image-2.6 from the prompts shown, with no editing afterwards.

AI GIF example: Running knight — Running knight“A tiny knight with a sword and a red cape runs in place, side view, cape flapping. Pixel art style, seamless loop.”Standard · 12 frames · squareMake one like this Original GIF

AI GIF example: Campfire at night — Campfire at night“A campfire crackles in a forest clearing at night, sparks drift up and the stars twinkle. Pixel art style, seamless loop.”Standard · 12 frames · squareMake one like this Original GIF

AI GIF example: Rainy window cat — Rainy window cat“A cat sits on a windowsill at night while rain runs down the glass, its tail flicking, a warm lamp glowing. Pixel art style, seamless loop.”Standard · 12 frames · squareMake one like this Original GIF

AI GIF example: Side-eye cat — Side-eye cat“A fluffy grey cat on a couch slowly turns its head and gives the camera a long, suspicious side-eye. Caption: "ME READING THE GROUP CHAT". Meme style.”Standard · 12 frames · squareMake one like this Original GIF

AI GIF example: Done for today — Done for today“A tired office worker in a grey hoodie stares at a laptop, lets out a big sigh and slowly closes the lid. Caption: "I'M DONE FOR TODAY". Meme style.”Standard · 12 frames · squareMake one like this Original GIF

AI GIF example: Your photo to GIF — Your photo to GIF“The puppy slowly tilts its head to one side and back, ears flopping. Caption: "HELLO?"”Standard · 12 frames · square · from a photoMake one like this Original GIF

The photo this GIF was made from — Your photo to GIF“The puppy slowly tilts its head to one side and back, ears flopping. Caption: "HELLO?"”Standard · 12 frames · square · from a photoMake one like this Original GIF

AI GIF example: Nailed it — Nailed it“A cheerful grandma in a floral cardigan in her kitchen gives two enthusiastic thumbs up and winks. Caption: "NAILED IT". Meme style.”Standard · 12 frames · squareMake one like this Original GIF

AI GIF example: Monday pug — Monday pug“A pug wrapped in a fluffy blanket on an unmade bed shivers dramatically and gives sad puppy eyes. Caption: "MONDAY MORNING". Meme style.”Standard · 12 frames · squareMake one like this Original GIF

What this pixel art GIF generator makes

The model draws each frame as pixel art: chunky blocks, a limited palette and flat shading. The scene moves because every frame changes a little from the last, and the last frame flows back into the first so it loops.

It also makes still pixel art. Switch the generator to Image mode to get a PNG of a character, a landscape or an item in the same style.

What it is not: a pixel editor

This is not Pixelorama, Pix2D or PixelOver, and it does not export sprite sheets or give you exact pixel grids. The frames are drawn at 720 px by a model that imitates the look of pixel art, so single pixels are not always the same size from frame to frame.

Use it for looping scenes, game moods, avatars and stream art. For production game sprites with frame-exact animation, use a pixel editor, and treat this as a fast way to explore a look first.

Prompt tips for pixel animation

Name the era ("16-bit" or "8-bit"), the camera (side view or top-down), and a limited palette ("warm orange and dark blue"). Then give one looping action: a run cycle, a flicker, a blink, a hop.

Keep the scene small. One character and a simple background stay consistent across frames, while crowded scenes drift. Use HD when fine details, such as a sword or a face, need to stay steady.

What it costs and the rules

A Standard pixel GIF costs 3 credits (4 at 16 frames) and an HD GIF costs 6. Credit packs start at $4.99 for 40 credits.

No real people or celebrities from text prompts, and no copyrighted game characters, logos or sprites. Describe an original hero, creature or scene.

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