# pixel565 — convert photos to rgb565

> Pixel art editor and converter for NeoPixel displays and Arduino projects. (iPhone/iPad app by Carl Stevenson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel565/id1489502464 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Carl Stevenson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1352004634)
- Category: Photo & Video, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 13 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-12-03
- Data updated: 2026-06-04
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel565/id1489502464/reviews.md

## What is pixel565?

Create sprites and icons by drawing individual pixels.
Import photos and edit them within the app, adding and altering colour pixels.
Save the finished art into your files app.

With the app, you can convert your designs into a format readable by the arduino and neopixel library. This allows you to show images on a neopixel matrix.
The pixels in the photo are converted into RGB565 hex code.
If you are using an edp8266 you can also send the RGB565 code to the device via wifi as long as you are using the NeoPixel library and suitable Arduino code

## Key features

- Pixel art creation
- Photo import and editing
- RGB565 hex code conversion
- Arduino and NeoPixel compatibility
- Wi-Fi data transfer to ESP8266

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel565/id1489502464/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Ok

*2022-04-24*

I’m looking for a good app to effectively take any photo and then the app will basically turn them into a grid, I want it for beading but there’s nothing around so I’m looking at all sorts of apps, cross stitch apps work, but surprisingly this does too. It’s very basic and sizings not really changeable which would of been great, also this changes the look of photos for pixel art, which makes complete sense seeing as that’s what it’s for, but for a basic idea for working off it’s very good and intuitive for even a 1st time user. Thank you app creator, I’m happy, and maybe you’ve got a niche market you’ve not looked at, a beading app?! 🤨

**Developer response:** Hi
I have a beading/criss stitch app in development which will do all you suggest with sizing , colours. Etc

## Frequently asked questions about pixel565

### What is pixel565 used for?

pixel565 is used to create pixel art by drawing individual pixels or editing imported photos. It converts your designs into RGB565 hex code, making them compatible with Arduino and NeoPixel libraries for displaying images on NeoPixel matrices.

### Can pixel565 send art to devices wirelessly?

Yes, if you are using an ESP8266 and the NeoPixel library with suitable Arduino code, pixel565 can send the RGB565 code to the device via Wi-Fi.

### What devices does pixel565 support?

Based on the provided information, pixel565 currently supports iPads.

### How often is pixel565 updated?

The app was last updated on December 5, 2019, to version 1.1. It was initially released on December 3, 2019.

### What is the age rating for pixel565?

pixel565 has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Does pixel565 have ads?

No, pixel565 does not contain advertisements.

### What is the user rating for pixel565?

pixel565 has a user rating of 4.0 stars, based on one rating.

### Is pixel565 free to download?

Yes, pixel565 is available for free download.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2019-12-05

bug fixes

### 1.0 — 2019-12-03

No release notes.

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