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Image to Pixel Art

Convert photos and images to pixel art.

Image to Pixel Art

Convert any photo or image into pixel art. The model analyzes the source image and reinterprets it in a pixel art style with configurable color reduction.

Endpoint

POST /api/image-ops/to-pixel

Parameters

NameTypeRequiredDescription
imagestringYesImage URL or base64-encoded image data
pixel_art_stylestringNoTarget style: classic, modern, detailed. Default: classic
color_countintegerNoNumber of colors in output palette (8-256). Default: 32

Example

curl -X POST https://api.spritesynth.com/api/image-ops/to-pixel \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "image": "https://example.com/photo.png",
    "pixel_art_style": "classic",
    "color_count": 16
  }'

Response

{
  "id": "conv_678",
  "status": "completed",
  "asset": {
    "url": "https://cdn.spritesynth.com/assets/conv_678.png",
    "width": 512,
    "height": 512
  },
  "credits_cost": 1,
  "duration_ms": 2200
}

Tips

  • Lower color_count produces more retro-looking results.
  • Works best with images that have clear subjects and distinct colors.
  • Use classic style for authentic retro pixel art look.

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