Pixel
8-bit Pixel Art
8-bit retro
2 pixel art styles, endless pet adventures
Turn your pet into pixel art
Transform your pet into an 8-bit hero or a richly detailed 16-bit companion, then send them into a world you choose.
Original
16-bit
16-bit diner star
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Pet photos, reimagined
Five pixel worlds, two familiar faces
Move between each original and finished portrait to see how bold 8-bit shapes and richer 16-bit detail change the mood without losing the pet at the centre. The two diner portraits use the same photo and scene for a direct comparison.
Original
8-bit forest guardian
8-bit forest guardian
Bold pixel shapes turn Eve into a game-ready hero while her upright ears, dark muzzle and warm coat remain easy to recognise.
Creative choices
Creative Mode OnEnchanted
Mushroom Grotto
Giant mushrooms and glowing spores in hidden woodland
Pixel
8-bit Pixel Art
8-bit retro
Upload a new photo or choose one of your saved pets next.
Original
16-bit mountain companion
16-bit mountain companion
Extra colour and shading bring out Eve's coat markings while the wildflower trail adds the depth of a classic adventure game.
Creative choices
Creative Mode OnLandscapes
Mountain Adventure
Wildflower peaks and crisp alpine adventure views
Pixel
16-bit Pixel Art
16-bit retro
Upload a new photo or choose one of your saved pets next.
Original
8-bit starship captain
8-bit starship captain
A limited blue palette and bold pixel edges place Chuck at the controls without losing his green eyes or curious head tilt.
Creative choices
Creative Mode OnSci-Fi
Sci-Fi Bridge
Blue instrument light across a sleek starship bridge
Pixel
8-bit Pixel Art
8-bit retro
Upload a new photo or choose one of your saved pets next.
Original
8-bit diner hero
8-bit diner hero
The same photo and diner become bolder and more playful in 8-bit, with larger shapes, fewer tones and a stronger arcade feel.
Creative choices
Creative Mode OnRetro
50s Diner
Chrome, neon and red booths with retro diner energy
Pixel
8-bit Pixel Art
8-bit retro
Upload a new photo or choose one of your saved pets next.
Choose your pixel finish
Bold and playful, or rich with detail?
Pick 8-bit for bold shapes and a classic arcade feel. Choose 16-bit for more colour, shading and coat detail. If glowing cities are what caught your eye, explore our cyberpunk pet portraits.
Pixel
16-bit Pixel Art
16-bit retro
How it works
Three simple steps to their pixel debut.
Start with a favourite photo, choose the world and level of detail, then create a portrait that feels made for them.
- 1Upload
Start with a clear pet photo.
Upload a favourite image or choose one of the pets already saved to your account.
UploadChoose a photo
JPG, PNG or WebP
- 2Create
Choose 8-bit or 16-bit.
Pick a scene, choose the level of pixel detail you like, and set Creative Mode On or Off.
Build their lookSceneStylesAccessory
8-bit
16-bit2 pixel looks - 3Transform
Meet their pixel alter ego.
EditMyPet turns the photo and your choices into a finished pixel portrait ready to download.
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Help shape what comes next
We'd love to hear from you
Have a scene, style or accessory you wish EditMyPet had? Send us the idea and tell us what would make it special. The next favourite choice in Create could start with your suggestion.
An accepted idea earns 5 tokens
Use the email address on your EditMyPet account. If we accept your suggestion, we'll add 5 tokens to the matching account.
Suggestions are reviewed individually. Tokens are awarded only for ideas EditMyPet accepts.
Pixel portrait questions
Before you press start
How do I turn a pet photo into pixel art?
Upload a clear pet photo or choose a saved pet, select a scene, pick 8-bit or 16-bit Pixel Art, and create. To compare retro game art with other scenes, styles and characters,explore the full AI pet generator
What is the difference between 8-bit and 16-bit pet art?
8-bit Pixel Art uses bolder shapes, fewer colours and a stronger early-game feel. 16-bit Pixel Art adds finer shading, richer colour and more room for coat and scene detail.
Will my pet still look recognisable as pixel art?
Distinctive eyes, ears, markings, coat colours and posture can remain recognisable even when the image is simplified. A clear source photo helps those features read at a glance.
Which scenes work well with pixel art?
Retro interiors, fantasy forests, mountain adventures, city streets and sci-fi scenes all suit pixel art. Strong shapes and clear colour contrast usually create the most game-like result. For diners, drive-ins and other nostalgic settings,explore retro pet portraits
What does Creative Mode change?
Creative Mode On gives the selected scene, colour palette and pixel treatment more freedom to shape the finished portrait. Turn it Off when you want the source photo to guide the composition more closely.Compare Creative Mode On and Off
Can I reuse one of the pixel looks shown here?
Yes. Select 'Use these choices' beneath a portrait to carry its scene, pixel style and Creative Mode setting into Create. A standalone style card carries only 8-bit or 16-bit Pixel Art.
Ready to meet their pixel alter ego?
Choose 8-bit or 16-bit, pick a world, and adjust every choice before creating.