Resize
Your source image is sampled to the exact width and height you selected.
Free image to blocks converter
Minecraft Pixel Art Generator
Upload a picture and turn it into a buildable Minecraft block mosaic. Fine-tune the palette, inspect every block, get an exact material list, and export files for your preferred building workflow.
100% local processing Live block matching
Upload an image to begin
Matching Minecraft blocks…
Drag to pan · Scroll to zoom · Hover to inspect
Private by design. Your image is processed locally and never uploaded.
Total blocks3,072
Block types0
Est. stacks48
Build modeWall
Ready to build
Export your pixel art
Download a visual guide, shopping list, command script, or WorldEdit schematic.
PrivateYour image never leaves your browser.
InstantChanges update the preview automatically.
BuildableEvery pixel maps to one real block.
ExportableBlueprint, list, commands, and schematic.
Five quick steps
How to use the Minecraft pixel art generator
You can create a first blueprint in under two minutes. Every setting remains editable, so start simple and refine the palette after checking the preview.
- 01
Upload your image
Drop a JPG, PNG, GIF, or WebP file into the import area, or load a public image URL.
- 02
Choose dimensions
Set the number of blocks wide and high. Keep the aspect ratio locked to avoid stretching.
- 03
Pick a palette
Match your Minecraft version and exclude rare, falling, or flammable blocks when needed.
- 04
Tune the image
Compare dithering, brightness, and contrast while the browser remaps every block.
- 05
Export and build
Use the PNG and material list manually, or import commands and a WorldEdit schematic.
Inside the converter
How it works
The generator uses a deterministic color-matching pipeline in your browser. The same result powers the preview, material totals, commands, and schematic.
Adjust
Brightness and contrast are applied before palette matching.
Match
Each pixel is compared with usable Minecraft block colors.
Export
The final grid becomes a blueprint and build-ready data files.
No server upload required
A Web Worker performs color mapping away from the main interface, keeping controls responsive and your original image private.
Built around real workflows
What builders say they need
The tool focuses on the three requests that matter most when an image becomes a real survival, creative, or server build.
I need to know the cost before I start.
The material list shows exact totals, full stacks, and remaining blocks before you place the first block.
I want control over difficult materials.
Palette filters remove rare, falling, or flammable blocks and rerender the image immediately.
I do not want to place thousands by hand.
Download commands for vanilla play or a `.schem` file for a compatible WorldEdit workflow.
Questions and answers
Minecraft pixel art generator FAQ
Practical details about image formats, map art, block sizes, compatibility, and exports.
What is a Minecraft pixel art generator?+
A Minecraft pixel art generator converts an ordinary image into a grid of Minecraft blocks. It reduces the image to a chosen size, matches each pixel to a block color, and creates a practical building plan.
Does this tool upload my image?+
No. Image resizing and block color matching happen locally in your browser. Your source image is not sent to this website or stored on a server.
Which image formats are supported?+
You can use JPG, PNG, GIF, and WebP files. Animated GIFs use the frame displayed by the browser when the file is loaded.
What does dithering do?+
Dithering mixes nearby block colors in a controlled pattern. It can make gradients and shadows appear smoother, although it may increase the number of block types in the material list.
Can I make Minecraft map art?+
Yes. Choose Map art to export the image as a horizontal build. For a vertical mural, logo, or portrait, choose Wall art.
Can I import the result into Minecraft?+
Yes. Download the WorldEdit .schem file for compatible tools, or download the .mcfunction file to place the blocks with vanilla setblock commands.
Does it work with Java and Bedrock Edition?+
The visual blueprint and material list work for both editions. The WorldEdit schematic targets Java Edition tools; command syntax and block identifiers may need adjustment for some Bedrock versions.
How large should my pixel art be?+
Start between 32 and 96 blocks on the longest side. Small sizes are faster to build, while larger sizes preserve more detail and require more materials and commands.