Pixel Art Guide Tool · Android
Import an image, get a color-grouped pixel guide, then trace it anywhere with a floating overlay — no account required.
Three steps from photo to finished pixel art.
Pick any photo from your gallery. Choose your grid size and crop mode — the app pixelates it to the exact canvas resolution using the Heartopia 125-color palette.
Pixels are grouped by color into numbered steps so you paint one shade at a time. Export as an animated GIF or navigate step by step on device.
Float the guide overlay on top of Heartopia or any drawing app. Lock it to pass-through mode and trace each pixel without leaving the game.
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Press Play or click any step. Both the overlay panel and bottom bar control the same guide — just like the real app.
Click any step to jump to it.
Toggle Ref to see the ghost image.
Try Nums to see step numbers on cells.
Everything you need to go from a photo to finished pixel art.
Import any photo and choose your grid precision (Small to XL). The app converts it to the exact canvas resolution using the Heartopia 125-color palette.
Pixels are grouped by color across 13 hue groups and 5–10 tone variants. Paint one shade at a time — no missed spots, no guesswork.
A draggable, resizable guide panel that floats on top of any app. Lock it to pass-through mode so it doesn't interfere while you paint.
Toggle a reference grid with pixel coordinate labels so every dot lands in exactly the right place on your canvas.
Export your guide as a compact animated GIF to share with friends or use as an offline step-by-step reference.
All guides, previews, and converted images are saved on your device. No account, no cloud — your art stays private.
Here's what's already working and what's planned for future updates.