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How Do I Make Pixel Art in Photoshop?

Last updated on September 23, 2022 @ 9:35 pm

Pixel art is a form of digital art, created through the use of software, where images are edited on the pixel level. Pixel art is often used to create retro style graphics or sprites for video games.

Creating pixel art in Photoshop is fairly simple and only requires a few basic steps.

1. Start by creating a new document in Photoshop.

The canvas size will need to be small, since pixel art is typically made up of very small images. A good size to start with is 16×16 pixels.

PRO TIP: If you are not familiar with Photoshop, pixel art may not be the best place to start. There are many tutorials online that can help you get started with Photoshop, but be aware that some of the techniques used in pixel art may be confusing or difficult to understand at first.

2. Next, select the “Pencil Tool” from the toolbar.

3. Now you can start drawing your pixel art! Be sure to use colors that will contrast well against each other so that the individual pixels are easily distinguishable.

4. Once you’re finished, you can save your image as a .png file so that it can be used in any program or online.

That’s all there is to it! With just a few simple steps, you can create your own pixel art in Photoshop.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

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