# Pixator: Pixel Art Maker — Picture to swatches + artwork

> Image to pixel art converter with color palette extraction and application. (iPhone/iPad app by GEORGY OSTROBROD.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixator-pixel-art-maker/id6445889842 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [GEORGY OSTROBROD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875865758)
- Category: Graphics & Design, Developer Tools
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.92/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 14 MB
- Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Spanish
- Released: 2023-06-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-07
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixator-pixel-art-maker/id6445889842/reviews.md

## What is Pixator?

Turn photos, sketches, and paintings into clean pixel art without leaving your iPhone or iPad.

Pixator is built for fast visual experiments: import an image, shape the processing stack, refine the palette, and export a crisp PNG for social posts, game mockups, stickers, references, or further work in your favorite art tools.

What you can do:
- Pixelate photos with precise pixel scale, smoothing, and detail controls
- Use Auto Enhance before pixelation for stronger tones and clearer color separation
- Try built-in looks such as Clean Pixel, Soft Pixel, Sharp Sprite, Retro Dither, and Pico-8
- Extract colors from any picture and keep tuning the palette by hand
- Import and export palettes in ASE, TXT, GPL, and PAL formats
- Apply palettes with lightness or chroma priority
- Add ordered dithering for richer retro color
- Crop the source and preview the original with a long press
- Export upscaled PNGs that stay sharp when shared

Pixator is useful for pixel artists, illustrators, game developers, designers, and anyone who wants to turn everyday images into a controlled pixel-art base instead of a generic filter.

## Key features

- Image pixelization
- Detail reduction
- Automatic color palette extraction
- Palette import/export (ASE, TXT, GPL, PAL)
- Manual palette application
- Dithering for color simulation
- Image cropping

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly subscription | $4.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixator-pixel-art-maker/id6445889842/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Cool!

*2024-12-06, version 1.3.0*

Thank you for loading own palettes!

### 5/5 — Fantastic

*2023-09-07, version 1.1.3*

Using it to create some cool pixel artwork based on photos i take - it's very quick and works well

## Frequently asked questions about Pixator

### Does Pixator have ads?

Yes, Pixator contains advertisements. This is common for free applications that offer in-app purchases.

### What is the subscription cost for Pixator?

Pixator offers a yearly subscription for $4.99. This plan provides access to premium features and an ad-free experience.

### What devices is Pixator compatible with?

Pixator is available for iPhone and iPad devices. It is designed for iOS users.

### How often is Pixator updated?

Pixator was last updated on May 27, 2025, with version 1.4.1. This indicates regular updates to improve functionality and user experience.

### Can I use Pixator's palettes in other software?

Yes, Pixator supports exporting palettes in ASE, TXT, GPL, and PAL formats. These are compatible with popular software like Procreate, Photoshop, PixelStudio, and Aseprite.

### What is dithering in Pixator?

Dithering is a feature that imitates more colors when your palette is limited. It makes the resulting image look more natural and detailed, despite color restrictions.

### What is the age rating for Pixator?

Pixator has an age rating of 4+. This means it is suitable for young children and does not contain mature content.

### How does Pixator reduce image details?

Pixator reduces image details by preserving edges and color clusters. This process makes the image appear sharper, resembling a painting with bold strokes.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.0 — 2026-06-26

Pixator 2.0 refreshes the editor for faster pixel-art iteration:

- New guided processing stack: Source, Color Correction, Pixel, Palette, and Dithering
- Auto Enhance now improves tone and color before pixelation
- Built-in presets for quick pixel-art looks
- Palette extraction now follows the cropped, auto-enhanced source image
- Long-press the preview to compare against the original image
- Export controls now live in a focused settings sheet with output-size feedback
- Localisation moved to the new string catalog system so more languages can arrive faster

### 1.4.1 — 2025-05-27

- Fixed issue with color picker in palette editor

### 1.4.0 — 2024-12-13

- More languages: Simplified Chinese, German, Spanish, Russian. 
- More UX improvements and fixes

### 1.3.0 — 2024-12-03

- Load existing color palettes.
- Access Pixator's files directly on your device.
- Added color swatch presets (tap 'Load' and navigate to Pixator->Swatches).
- Improved dithering work.
- Enjoy an ad-free experience!
- Minor fixes and improvements

### 1.2.1 — 2023-09-13

- Fixed bug with image size less than 5px
- Fixed UI problems

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| [Pixel Art Artist](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-art-artist/id1538782628) | — | Free | Graphics & Design |
| [Photo To Art Maker: PixelPic](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-to-art-maker-pixelpic/id6504798523) | 4.5 (36) | Free | Graphics & Design |

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All apps by GEORGY OSTROBROD: https://appshunter.io/developer/1875865758

## Related topics

[pixel photo art](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/pixel-photo-art) · [photo art maker pixel](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/photo-art-maker-pixel)

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