Minecraft Pixel Art Generator (Java & Bedrock)
Drop in any photo and it becomes Minecraft blocks in a second, chosen from 156 solid blocks by real colour. You get a 3D preview, the exact block list and a row-by-row building guide.
Runs on your device · nothing uploaded
This tool is code that runs inside your browser. Your files, text and pictures are read here and never sent to a server, so it even works offline once loaded. Signed in? Only what you save to your account (My Kit, wardrobe) or publish is uploaded.
Block sets you can use
| Set | Blocks | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Wool | 16 | White Wool, Light Gray Wool, Gray Wool |
| Concrete | 16 | White Concrete, Light Gray Concrete, Gray Concrete |
| Terracotta | 17 | Terracotta, White Terracotta, Light Gray Terracotta |
| Wood | 23 | Oak Planks, Spruce Planks, Birch Planks |
| Stone | 32 | Stone, Cobblestone, Smooth Stone |
| Nether | 13 | Netherrack, Nether Bricks, Red Nether Bricks |
| Ore blocks | 19 | Quartz Block, Iron Block, Gold Block |
| Nature | 20 | Clay, Snow Block, Packed Ice |
Colours measured from Minecraft 26.3. Blocks that fall (sand, gravel) or that you can see through (glass, leaves) are left out so your build stays solid.
How to use it
- Choose a photo, drop it on the box, or paste it (Ctrl + V). Simple pictures with big shapes work best.
- Set the width in blocks. 64 is a good start; 128 matches one Minecraft map.
- Pick which blocks to use. Wool, concrete and terracotta are the easiest to collect in survival.
- Open the 3D view to see your build from every side, then press Copy block list to get your shopping list.
- Build from the bottom row up, using the row-by-row guide. Share the card when you are done!
How it works
Each block's colour is the average colour of its texture in Minecraft 26.3, measured from the game files (only the colour numbers are stored, no textures). Your photo is shrunk to the width you choose, then every pixel is matched to the closest block colour the way human eyes see colour (CIELAB). Smooth shading spreads the leftover colour error to neighbouring blocks, which makes gradients look natural.
Questions
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser. Your photo never leaves your phone or computer, and we never see it.
What size should my pixel art be?
64 blocks wide is a good balance of detail and effort. 128 wide matches one Minecraft map for map art. Bigger builds look sharper but need many more blocks: the counter shows the total before you start.
Why does my picture look a little different in blocks?
Minecraft has a limited set of block colours, so each pixel uses the closest one. Turn on smooth shading for photos, or turn it off for cartoons and logos with flat colours. Adding more block sets also improves accuracy.
Does it work for Bedrock and Java?
Yes. The blocks used exist in both editions, so you can build the same art on Java and Bedrock.
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By PickaxeKit Editorial Team. Updated 2026-11-09.