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Turn video clips into pixel art

The full pixel pipeline — pixels, dither, dots, bricks, grading — running live on video, exported as MP4.

Convert a video clip →

Free · no signup · runs locally in your browser

How it works

  1. Load a clipDrop in an MP4 or WebM; it plays inside the editor with effects live.
  2. Style itPick pixel size, dithering, palette, and a grading look while the video plays.
  3. Export MP4The export re-renders every frame with your exact settings.

Goldenboy's entire effect pipeline runs on video, not just stills: load a clip, and pixelation, dithering, halftone dots, brick mode, duotone, and grading looks all apply in real time as it plays. When it looks right, export an MP4 rendered frame-by-frame with the exact same engine as the preview.

For animated work, ordered (Bayer) dithering is the secret weapon — its pattern is locked to pixel positions, so the texture holds still while the content moves, instead of crawling the way error-diffusion does on video. Pixel-art loops, dithered music-video moments, and retro intro bumpers all come out of this one tool.

Before & after examples

Rendered with this exact tool at these exact settings. Click any image to view or save it full size.

Original image before conversion Dreamlike sky scene with Bayer dithering, a motion-stable style for video
OriginalBayer 8×8 still — this pattern stays locked across video framesDownload result ↓
Original image before conversion UFO beam scene as pixel art, frame from a video-ready style
OriginalPixel Art still · same pipeline runs on clipsDownload result ↓
Original image before conversion Abstract light ring with coarse Bayer 4×4 dither, video-safe texture
OriginalBayer 4×4 still · crawl-free in motionDownload result ↓

FAQ

What video formats can I load and export?

Load anything your browser plays (MP4, WebM); exports are MP4 (H.264), rendered client-side — your clip never leaves your device.

Why does my dither pattern crawl between frames?

That's error-diffusion recomputing per frame. Switch to Bayer 4×4 or 8×8 — ordered dithering is position-stable and stays clean in motion.

How long can clips be?

Short clips work best — exports render frame-by-frame in the browser, so a few seconds to a minute is the sweet spot.

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