Finding / Creating Art

Art are (animated) GIF images with the same resolution as the LED matrix.

For example, if you have a 64x64 panel your GIF has to be 64x64 pixels.

Finding Art

There are a lots of images on the internet that are suitable for the Pixel Art Frame. The closer resolution of the original image is the better it will look.

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Use the image tool (opens new window) to automatically crop, resize and optimize images for the Pixel Art Frame!

Also, a black background will usually look much better.

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Animated GIF?

Some animated GIFs are optimized which does not work with the Pixel Art Frame. You'll see animated parts of the image being drawn at wrong positions.

You can use a tool like ezgif (opens new window) to unoptimize the image.

Creating Art

There are multiple guides on creating pixel art on the internet.

For example:

• Pixel Art - Photoshop Tutorial (opens new window)
• Pixel Art Tips from a Professional Artist - Tips & Tricks (opens new window)
• How to start making pixel art #1 - An absolute beginner’s guide (opens new window)
• How to Make Pixel Art: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide (opens new window)
• Best Tools and Tricks from a Pixel Art Guru (opens new window)

Buying Art

You can also buy art. Here is a list of people who sell art:

• eLLuiGi on neo-arcadia (opens new window)

This pack is inteded for the RPI2DMD project, but they work just as well on the Pixel Art Frame. Most of his GIFs are retro game related.

There are a few samples which you can try out before buying.

• Pixelcade Art Pack (opens new window)

This pack is intended for arcade cabinets so it only contains arcade GIFs, which is great if you're into arcade games.