How to convert your PYXEL file
- Click the "Select File" button above, and choose your PYXEL file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert PYXEL to another file type
The converter easily converts your PYXEL file to various formats—free and online. No Windows or extra software needed.
Convert a file to PYXEL
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the PYXEL file type—in the best quality.
About PYXEL files
PYXEL files are a unique file type used primarily with Pyxel Edit, a popular pixel art editor. While this software is excellent for creating and editing pixel art, sharing or using these files in other applications can be challenging due to limited compatibility. To learn more about pixel art and its applications, visit the Wikipedia page on Pixel Art.
When converting PYXEL files, one can consider converting them into more universally recognized formats such as PNG, JPG, GIF, and BMP. However, this process can be complex without the right tools, as not all software supports PYXEL files directly.
For desktop solutions, you might use Adobe Photoshop or GIMP by first exporting the artwork into a compatible format within Pyxel Edit, such as PNG, and then proceeding with further edits or conversions. For batch processing, consider using IrfanView with appropriate plugins.
Key considerations during conversion include ensuring no loss of quality or resolution, especially when converting to a raster format like JPG. Challenges include maintaining the integrity of animation frames if the PYXEL file contains them.
Given these complexities, a simple, free, and reliable way to convert PYXEL files is by using Convert.Guru. Simply drag and drop your PYXEL files onto the website to convert them seamlessly into different formats.
Use Convert.Guru online viewer to open and convert your PYXEL file.
The PYXEL Converter Story
The history of Convert.Guru began over 25 years ago in California with Tom Simondi’s file-format database. A former contributor to Space Shuttle development and a software pioneer of the 1980s, Simondi established a trusted resource for file type analysis that was even referenced by Microsoft Windows XP. Today, we use modern technology to process and convert thousands of file formats while continually improving our PYXEL converter.