Pixel Art Maker

Fill the squares to make chunky pixel art. Pick a color, tap or drag across the grid, and save your drawing — no sign-up, works on any device.

Grid:

How it works

  1. 1

    Pick a color and a grid size

    Choose a color from the palette and how big you want your canvas (8×8 for quick icons, up to 32×32 for detailed scenes).

  2. 2

    Tap or drag to fill the squares

    Click, tap, or drag across the grid to paint blocks. Use the eraser to fix mistakes and Undo to step back.

  3. 3

    Save your pixel art

    Tap “Save PNG” to download your artwork, then keep it forever and add your kid's voice with a free voice card.

Made some pixel art you love?

Save it forever and add your kid's voice telling the story behind it with a free voice card.

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What is pixel art?

Pixel art is a picture made from a grid of colored squares, or “pixels.” It's the retro, blocky style you see in classic video games — and it's a perfect first digital-drawing activity for kids because every stroke snaps neatly into place. Start on a small 8×8 grid for simple icons like a heart or a star, then move up to 16×16, 24×24 or 32×32 as you add more detail.

Easy pixel art ideas to try

  • a red heart
  • a smiley face
  • a green tree
  • a rocket ship
  • a rainbow
  • a cat's face
  • a mushroom
  • a star
  • an apple
  • a robot head
  • a flower
  • a game controller