How do I turn a photo into Minecraft pixel art?

Upload any photo — it's converted instantly using real Minecraft block colors. Pick a size and a block palette, then use the material list and grid blueprint to build it in your world.

What is Minecraft map art size and why does 128x128 matter?

A single in-game map item displays exactly 128x128 blocks. Choosing the Map (128x128) size crops your photo to a square so the finished build fits perfectly on one map.

Can I build this in Minecraft Survival mode?

Yes. Switch the palette to Survival-Friendly to exclude Nether-only blocks, then use the material list as your shopping list and the blueprint to place blocks row by row.

Is this Minecraft pixel art generator free?

Yes, it's completely free with no signup. All conversion happens locally in your browser — your photo is never uploaded to a server.

Can I limit the build to blocks that exist on my Minecraft version?

Yes. Choose your world's version — 1.8 to 1.11, 1.12 to 1.15, 1.16, or 1.17 and later — and the converter only uses blocks and colors that actually existed in that release.

Image to Minecraft Pixel Art Generator – Block Map & Build List

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Image to Pixel Art Minecraft Converter

Turn any photo into Minecraft pixel art — free, instant, and entirely in your browser. Upload an image and this tool maps every block to a real Minecraft color, then gives you a zoomable blueprint and a material list so you can actually build it.

What is Minecraft pixel art (map art)?

Minecraft pixel art — often called "map art" — recreates an image out of Minecraft blocks, one block per pixel. It's popular both as a decorative build and as a way to display a picture on an in-game map (which shows exactly 128×128 blocks). This converter uses the same 61 base colors the game itself uses for maps, so your preview matches what you'd actually see in-world.

How to Build Pixel Art in Minecraft Survival Mode

Upload your photo and pick a size — Medium (64 blocks) is a great starting point for a wall-sized build

Switch the palette to Survival-Friendly to remove any blocks that require a trip to the Nether

Use the Material List as your shopping list — copy it or download it as a .txt/.csv before you start mining or trading

Open the Grid Blueprint, zoom in, and place blocks row by row — the bold lines and numbers mark every 16-block chunk so you never lose your place

Download the clean PNG to keep a reference image on a second screen or phone while you build

What is map art size, and why does 128×128 matter?

A single Minecraft map item renders exactly 128×128 blocks. If you want your build to fit perfectly inside one map (for an item frame gallery, for example), choose the Map (128×128) size — the tool will center-crop your photo to a square before converting it.

Filter Blocks by Minecraft Version

The map color palette has grown over the years, so a build made for the latest snapshot won't always work on an older server. Pick your world's version in the Minecraft Version dropdown and the converter will only use blocks that actually existed back then:

1.8 – 1.11.2 — the original 35-color palette (no Terracotta, Concrete, Nether Wood, or Deepslate)

1.12 – 1.15.2 — adds the 16 Glazed Terracotta colors and Concrete blocks

1.16 – 1.16.5 — adds Crimson & Warped nylium/wood tones from the Nether Update

1.17 – Latest — the full 61-color palette, including Deepslate, Raw Iron, and Glow Lichen

Features

Accurate color matching — compares colors in the CIELAB space (not raw RGB) for a much closer visual match to your original photo

Real Minecraft block colors — built on the game's own map colors, filterable by version so every result is actually buildable

Four block palettes — All Blocks, Survival-Friendly, Wool Only, or Concrete Only

Instant material list — every block counted and sorted, with one-click copy and .txt/.csv export

Spreadsheet-style CSV export — download a full coordinate grid of block names plus a usage summary, ready to open in Excel or Google Sheets

Zoomable build blueprint — chunk gridlines and coordinates make placing blocks straightforward

100% client-side — your photo is never uploaded anywhere, and it's completely free

Want to hand-edit the result first?

Open your download in the Pixel Art Maker to touch up individual pixels before you build, or try the classic Pixel Art Converter for non-Minecraft retro styles.

FAQ

Do I need to install anything? No — everything runs in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to a server.

Can I use this for Minecraft Bedrock or Java? The block colors match Java Edition's map color table, which is very close to Bedrock's as well.

My server is on an older version — will the blocks still work? Yes. Choose your server's version in the Minecraft Version dropdown and the tool automatically limits results to blocks that existed in that release.

What size should I pick for a big statue or building? Use Large (96 blocks) or a custom scale-up in-game after building the base pattern at Medium size.

Is it really free? Yes — no signup, no watermark, no limits.