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Pixel Dripper

Pixel Art Generator & Design - User Guide

What is Pixel Dripper?

Pixel Dripper is a design tool that easily converts any image into pixel art and allows you to add unique "drip effects" for a street art-style look. Simply upload a photo to generate retro game-style pixel art, then freely customize it with intuitive editing tools.

Key Features

Easy Pixelation

Simply upload an image and adjust the sliders to generate your preferred pixel art

Drip Effect

Create street art-style designs with a unique paint-dripping effect

Layer System

Up to 5 layers (base, edge, and 3 edit layers) make complex editing easy

Multi-Device Support

Works on PC, tablet, and smartphone (primarily designed for PC use)

Quick Start

Basic Usage

  1. Upload an Image - Select a photo using the "Select Image" button
  2. Adjust Settings - Adjust pixel size, color count, edge strength, etc.
  3. Generate Pixel Art - Click the "Generate Pixel Art" button
  4. Edit with Tools - Freely edit with pen, drip, and other tools
  5. Download - Save the finished work in PNG format

Editing Tools

Pen Tool

A basic tool for freely drawing pixels. Brush size is adjustable from 1 to 5px.

Eraser Tool

Erases pixels on the selected layer. The area is adjusted based on brush size.

Fill Tool

Fills a contiguous area of the same color with the selected color in one click. Efficiently colors large areas. Useful for changing background colors or repainting large regions.

Eyedropper Tool

Click to pick a color from the canvas. Useful when you want to use an existing color.

Drip Tool

Adds a paint-dripping effect. Click to create drips that flow in real-time according to gravity. Adjust the drip behavior with the Gravity parameter.

Edge Remover Tool

Partially removes auto-generated edges for a more natural finish. When selected, it automatically switches to the edge layer.

Parameter Details

Brush Size (1-5px)

Adjusts the drawing area for the pen, eraser, and drip tools. Larger sizes apply effects over a wider area.

Gravity (Gravity Strength) (1-100%)

A parameter exclusive to the drip tool. Higher values mean:

  • Drips are more likely to occur
  • Drips flow longer
  • Drips flow faster

1% produces minimal dripping, while 100% produces maximum drip effect.

Gravity Direction (0-360°)

A parameter exclusive to the drip tool. Freely set the direction paint flows:

  • 0° = Right
  • 90° = Down (default)
  • 180° = Left
  • 270° = Up

Fine-tune in 1-degree increments with the slider. Diagonal angles like 45° enable unique expressions.
* Increasing gravity or brush size may increase CPU load.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Undo Ctrl + Z
Redo Ctrl + Y
Pan (when zoomed in)
Zoom Mouse Wheel

Usage Ideas

Game Development

Use as sprite and character assets for indie games

Digital Art

Create original artwork with unique drip effects

Social Media

Transform photos into retro-style images for impactful posts

Merchandise

Use as design assets for T-shirts, stickers, and more

FAQ

Q: What image formats are supported?

A: Common image formats such as JPEG, PNG, GIF, and WebP are supported.

Q: Who owns the copyright of created pixel art?

A: The copyright of created pixel art belongs to the rights holder of the original image. Please only use images for which you hold the rights.

Q: Can I use it on a smartphone?

A: Touch controls are supported and it can be used on smartphones, but it is primarily designed for PC use.

Q: Is image data stored anywhere?

A: All processing is completed within the browser, and image data is never sent to a server.