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Frequently Asked Questions

Is my data private?

Yes. This tool runs entirely in your browser using HTML5 Canvas and JavaScript. Your images are never uploaded to any server, ensuring complete privacy.

Can I use the output commercially?

The tool places no copyright on the generated images. You retain full rights to the output, provided you own the rights to the original source image.

How do I create NES style art?

Select the "NES" preset from the sidebar. This automatically restricts the palette to the 54 colors supported by the NES system and adjusts the resolution.

Why is the image blurry?

Make sure to use the "Download" button. Browser screenshots can sometimes look blurry due to anti-aliasing. Our downloader preserves the hard pixel edges (nearest-neighbor interpolation).