Free
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Six fixed image effects, free with sign-in.
- Pixel art
- ASCII
- risograph
- cyanotype
- pop art and pointillism effects
- No credits needed
- Browser tools usable without sign-in
Artgen
Browser art studio for AI images, pixel art, ASCII and print effects
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About Artgen
Artgen is a browser-based creative workspace for making and converting images. It combines two kinds of tools. Free fixed effects turn an uploaded photo into pixel art, ASCII art, a risograph print, a cyanotype, pop art or a pointillism image using deterministic algorithms, so the same settings always give the same result. AI tools generate images from prompts or references in styles such as oil painting, watercolor, anime, line art and low poly, and also handle background removal, upscaling and text-instruction editing, using credits.
Best for
- Turning photos into pixel art or ASCII art for free, quick AI illustrations in named art styles, repeatable image effects
- Retro avatars: Convert a portrait to an 8 or 16 color pixel-art profile image.
- README and terminal art: Turn a logo into ASCII text for code files and chats.
- Poster effects: Apply a risograph or pop art look to a photo.
- Illustration drafts: Generate a watercolor, anime or line-art scene from a prompt.
- Quick image cleanup: Remove a background or upscale an image before reuse.
Not ideal for
- Sprite sheets or animation frames
- Editable 3D model export
- Users who want to know the operating company before paying
Popular with
- Designers
- Content creators
- Game and pixel-art hobbyists
- Developers
- Social media users
Screenshots
Key features
- Image to pixel art
- Image to ASCII
- Fixed print effects
- AI image generation
- Image editing tools
- Video and audio tools
- Chrome extension
- API
- Credit transparency
Pros and cons
Pros
- Six deterministic image effects are free with sign-in and need no credits
- Credits never expire and roll over between months
- Wide catalog of 51 tools covering images, editing, video and audio
- Chrome extension and documented API alongside the web app
- Credit cost is shown before each AI run
Cons
- The site does not name the company or team behind it
- Even the free effects require sign-in
- Pixel art output is a single opaque 512 px-max PNG with no transparency or sprite sheets
- Individual credit pack prices were not visible on the pricing page
- Some video and audio features appear to be limited or still rolling out
Pricing
Plans as listed by the vendor on . Check their site for current prices.
Starter
$10/month
A little space to explore.
- 300 credits per month
- All available models subject to credits
- Unused credits roll over and never expire
Creator
Most popular$25/month
For ideas that keep coming.
- 900 credits per month
- All available models subject to credits
- Unused credits roll over and never expire
Studio
$50/month
More room for a bigger practice.
- 2,000 credits per month
- All available models subject to credits
- Unused credits roll over and never expire
Our ratings
Scored out of 10 by the Finder Atlas editorial team.
7.6overall
- Image Effects Quality
- 7.6
- AI Generation Quality
- 7.2
- Tool Breadth
- 8.0
- Pricing Clarity
- 7.0
- Ease of Use
- 8.2
Platforms
- Web
- Chrome Extension
- API
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Frequently asked questions
Is the photo to pixel art converter free?
Yes. It is one of six fixed image effects that are free with sign-in and need no credits. Browsing the site does not require an account.
Does the pixel art tool use AI?
No. It is a fixed algorithm, so the same image and settings give the same result. A separate AI reimagine mode in the tool uses credits.
What file types and sizes can I upload?
PNG, JPEG or WebP up to 5 MB. Images are scaled to at most 512 px on the longest edge, transparent areas become white, and the result downloads as a PNG.
How do credits work?
AI generation, editing and video tools use credits, with the cost shown before you run a task. Subscription and pack credits go into one balance that does not expire.
Can Artgen make sprites or 3D models?
Not directly. The pixel art output is one opaque PNG without animation frames or sprite sheets, and 3D-inspired styles produce flat images rather than editable 3D models.
Does Artgen have an API?
Yes. The docs describe server-side endpoints for creating and converting images with an API key from the dashboard.
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