PixelLab API

Generate characters, animations, and environments on-the-fly. Perfect for procedural generation, live asset creation, and dynamic game content.

Available Models

Create Image

Create image (Pixflux)

POST /v2/create-image-pixflux
  • Generate pixel art from text descriptions
  • Maximum area 400x400
  • Supports init images and forced palettes
  • Optional transparent background

Estimated Price* (USD)

    64x64:

    $0.00793

    128x128:

    $0.00793

    320x320:

    $0.0101

    400x400:

    $0.0132

With Transparent Background

    64x64:

    $0.0084

    128x128:

    $0.00848

Plugin tool: "Create M-XL image (new)"

Create image (Pixen)

POST /v2/create-image-pixen
  • Generate pixel art from text descriptions
  • Maximum area 512x512

Estimated Price* (USD)

    32x32:

    $0.007

    64x64:

    $0.00718

    128x128:

    $0.00793

    256x256:

    $0.0089

    512x512:

    $0.0169

Plugin tool: "Create image S-XL (new)"

Create image (Bitforge)

POST /v2/create-image-bitforge
  • Generate pixel art from text descriptions
  • Apply custom art styles using reference images
  • Supports init images and forced palettes
  • Inpainting support
  • Maximum area 200x200

Estimated Price* (USD)

    32x32:

    $0.0071

    64x64:

    $0.00716

    128x128:

    $0.00797

    200x200:

    $0.01122

With Transparent Background

    32x32:

    $0.00734

    64x64:

    $0.00738

    128x128:

    $0.00821

    200x200:

    $0.01285

Plugin tool: "Generate S-M image (style)"

Image Operations

Convert image to pixel art

POST /v2/image-to-pixelart
  • Convert regular images into pixel art
  • Output up to 320x320 (recommended ~1/4 of input size)
  • Keep the same aspect ratio as the input

Estimated Price* (USD)

    64×64:

    $0.006

    128×128:

    $0.00666

    256×256:

    $0.01164

Resize

POST /v2/resize
  • Intelligently resize pixel art while preserving its aesthetic
  • Minimum area 16x16, maximum area 200x200

Estimated Price* (USD)

    64×64:

    $0.01788

    128×128:

    $0.01777

Remove background

POST /v2/remove-background
  • Remove the background from a pixel art image, producing a transparent PNG
  • Maximum area 400x400
  • Simple or complex background removal modes

Estimated Price* (USD)

    64×64:

    $0.00554

    128×128:

    $0.00554

    256×256:

    $0.00593

Animate

Animate with text

POST /v2/animate-with-text
  • Generate an animation from a text description
  • Image size 64x64
  • Supports inpainting, init images, and forced palettes

Estimated Price* (USD)

    64×64, 4 frames:

    $0.01565

Animate with text v3

POST /v2/animate-with-text-v3
  • Generate animations from a starting, and optionally, an ending frame.
  • Maximum size 256x256
  • Create up to 16 frames

Estimated Price* (USD)

    32x32, 4 frames:

    $0.0221

    256x256, 8 frames:

    $0.0302

    128x128, 16 frames:

    $0.0424

Plugin tool: "Animate with text (new)"

Animate with skeleton

POST /v2/animate-with-skeleton
  • Create animations using skeleton structures
  • Supported image sizes up to 128x128
  • Ideal for creating dynamic animations
  • Supports init images and forced palettes
  • Inpainting support

Estimated Price* (USD)

    32x32:

    $0.0136

    64x64:

    $0.01433

    128x128:

    $0.01572

Plugin tool: "Animate with skeleton"

Estimate skeleton

POST /v2/estimate-skeleton
  • Estimate the skeleton of a character
  • Designed to be used together with the Animate with skeleton model

Estimated Price* (USD)

    16x16:

    $0.00511

    64x64:

    $0.00513

    256x256:

    $0.00516

Plugin tool: "Animate with skeleton"

Rotate

Rotate

POST /v2/rotate
  • Rotate an object or a character
  • Supported image sizes up to 128x128
  • Supports init images and forced palettes
  • Inpainting support
  • Customize rotation with options for camera view, direction, and projection style

Estimated Price* (USD)

    64x64:

    $0.01057

    128x128:

    $0.01091

Plugin tool: "Rotate"

Generate 8 rotations v3

POST /v2/generate-8-rotations-v3
  • Rotate a south facing character in 8 directions.
  • Maximum size 256x256

Estimated Price* (USD)

    32x32:

    $0.0293

    64x64:

    $0.0337

    128x128:

    $0.0345

    256x256:

    $0.0377

Plugin tool: "Create 8 rotations (new)"

Inpaint

Inpaint

POST /v2/inpaint
  • Edit and modify existing pixel art
  • Create new variations that maintain style consistency
  • Supports init images and forced palettes
  • Maximum area 200x200

Estimated Price* (USD)

    64x64:

    $0.00716

    128x128:

    $0.00797

    200x200:

    $0.01122

With Transparent Background

    64x64:

    $0.00738

    128x128:

    $0.00821

    200x200:

    $0.01285

Plugin tool: "Inpaint"

Edit

Edit image

POST /v2/edit-image
  • Edit an existing pixel art image from a text description
  • Reference image 16x16 to 400x400

Estimated Price* (USD)

    64×64:

    $0.0118

Create Map

Create top-down tileset

POST /v2/create-tileset
  • Seamlessly connecting tiles for top-down maps
  • Represents two terrain levels

Estimated Price* (USD)

    16×16 tiles:

    $0.0079

    32×32 tiles:

    $0.0099

Create sidescroller tileset

POST /v2/create-tileset-sidescroller
  • Tiles for 2D platformer games
  • Floating platforms with transparent backgrounds

Estimated Price* (USD)

    16×16 tiles:

    $0.0079

    32×32 tiles:

    $0.0099

Create isometric tile

POST /v2/create-isometric-tile
  • Create an isometric tile
  • Minimum area 16x16, maximum area 64x64 (>24x24 often higher quality)
  • Supports init images and forced palettes

Estimated Price* (USD)

    32×32:

    $0.0156

    64×64:

    $0.0166

Map Objects

Create map object

POST /v2/map-objects
  • Create objects for game maps by showing part of the map

Estimated Price* (USD)

    Per object:

    $0.0099

Characters

Characters are saved in the Character creator so you can animate them later.

Create character with 4 directions

POST /v2/create-character-with-4-directions
  • Generate a character facing 4 cardinal directions (south, west, east, north)

Estimated Price* (USD)

    48×48:

    $0.0105

    64×64:

    $0.0122

Create character with 8 directions

POST /v2/create-character-with-8-directions
  • Generate a character facing all 8 directions

Estimated Price* (USD)

    48×48:

    $0.0133

    64×64:

    $0.0173

Create character (Pro)

POST /v2/create-character-pro
  • Create an 8-direction character using Pro mode
  • Reference-based generator for higher quality and finer style control

Estimated Price* (USD)

    Up to 85×85:

    $0.095

    Up to 113×113:

    $0.125

    Up to 168×168:

    $0.185

Create character v3

POST /v2/create-character-v3
  • Create an 8-direction character using the v3 model
  • From a south-facing reference image, or from scratch

Estimated Price* (USD)

    64×64:

    $0.041

    128×128:

    $0.042

    168×168:

    $0.045

Animate character

POST /v2/animate-character
  • Animate an existing character with multiple frames
  • Template, v3 or Pro mode — prices below are per animated direction

Estimated Price* (USD)

Template

    64×64:

    $0.0323

    128×128:

    $0.0956

v3 (4 frames)

    64×64:

    $0.0129

    128×128:

    $0.0145

Pro

    Up to 128×128:

    $0.095

    Up to 168×168:

    $0.185

Create character state

POST /v2/create-character-state
  • Create a new state (outfit, pose, or variation) of an existing character

Estimated Price* (USD)

    Up to 84×84:

    $0.095

    Up to 112×112:

    $0.125

    Up to 168×168:

    $0.185

Objects

Objects are saved in the Object creator.

Create single direction objects

POST /v2/create-1-direction-object
  • Generate multiple objects in a similar style
  • Supports generating from a style reference

Estimated Price* (USD)

    Up to 168×168:

    $0.095

Create 8 directional objects

POST /v2/create-8-direction-object
  • Generate an object in all 8 directions
  • Supports providing a style reference

Estimated Price* (USD)

    Up to 84×84:

    $0.095

    Up to 112×112:

    $0.125

    Up to 168×168:

    $0.185

Animate object

POST /v2/objects/{object_id}/animations
  • Add an animation to an existing object
  • v3 or Pro mode — prices below are per animated direction

Estimated Price* (USD)

v3 (4 frames)

    64×64:

    $0.0129

    128×128:

    $0.0144

Pro

    Up to 128×128:

    $0.095

    Up to 168×168:

    $0.185

Create object state

POST /v2/objects/{object_id}/states
  • Create a state (variant) of an existing object

Estimated Price* (USD)

Single-direction object

    Up to 168×168:

    $0.095

8-direction object

    Up to 84×84:

    $0.095

    Up to 112×112:

    $0.125

    Up to 168×168:

    $0.185

Enhance Prompt

Enhance Pixen prompt

POST /v2/enhance-pixen-prompt
  • Turn a short description into a detailed, model-friendly Pixen prompt
  • Detail scales with image size

Estimated Price* (USD)

    Per call:

    $0.002

Enhance character v3 prompt

POST /v2/enhance-character-v3-prompt
  • Enhance a v3 character description

Estimated Price* (USD)

    Per call:

    $0.002

Enhance animation v3 prompt

POST /v2/enhance-animation-v3-prompt
  • Enhance an animation action description for animate-with-text-v3
  • Takes start and end frames into account

Estimated Price* (USD)

    Per call:

    $0.002

Pro Tools

Premium, reference-based generators for higher quality and larger canvases. Priced per call based on output size.

Create S-XL image (Pro)

POST /v2/generate-image-v2
  • Generate multiple pixel art variations from text; canvas 16–512px
  • Grid size and cost depend on dimensions (1×1 up to 8×8)
  • Optional reference and style images

Estimated Price* (USD)

    Up to 256×256:

    $0.095

    Up to 341×341:

    $0.125

    Up to 512×512:

    $0.185

Plugin tool: "Create S-XL image (Pro)"

Generate with style (Pro)

POST /v2/generate-with-style-v2
  • Generate images with a specific style reference
  • Use a style image to influence the output's aesthetics
  • Supports various canvas sizes from 16px up to 512px
  • Ideal for creating consistent themed assets

Estimated Price* (USD)

    Up to 256×256:

    $0.095

    Up to 341×341:

    $0.125

    Up to 512×512:

    $0.185

Plugin tool: "Generate with style (Pro)"

Create UI elements (Pro)

POST /v2/generate-ui-v2
  • Generate game UI (health bars, buttons, slots, menus) from text
  • Optional color palette and concept image
  • Grid and cost vary by requested size

Estimated Price* (USD)

    Up to 256×256:

    $0.095

    Up to 341×341:

    $0.125

    Up to 512×512:

    $0.185

Plugin tool: "Create UI elements (Pro)"

Animate with text (Pro)

POST /v2/animate-with-text-v2
  • Generate animation frames from one reference image and an action description
  • Outputs 4, 9 or 16 frames
  • Supports view and direction options

Estimated Price* (USD)

    Up to 128×128:

    $0.095

    Up to 170×170:

    $0.125

    Up to 256×256:

    $0.185

Plugin tool: "Animate with text (Pro)"

Edit animation (Pro)

POST /v2/edit-animation-v2
  • Edit multiple animation frames at once with a text instruction
  • Add or change items (e.g. sword, hat) across all frames
  • 2–16 frames; grid and cost depend on frame size

Estimated Price* (USD)

    Up to 128×128:

    $0.095

    Up to 170×170:

    $0.125

    Up to 256×256:

    $0.185

Plugin tool: "Edit animation (Pro)"

Interpolate (Pro)

POST /v2/interpolation-v2
  • Interpolate between two images or animations to generate smooth transition frames
  • Great for morphing or creating in-between frames for animation

Estimated Price* (USD)

    Up to 128×128:

    $0.095

    Up to 170×170:

    $0.125

    Up to 256×256:

    $0.185

Plugin tool: "Interpolate (Pro)"

Transfer outfit (Pro)

POST /v2/transfer-outfit-v2
  • Apply an outfit from a reference image to all frames of an animation

Estimated Price* (USD)

    Up to 128×128:

    $0.095

    Up to 170×170:

    $0.125

    Up to 256×256:

    $0.185

Plugin tool: "Transfer outfit (Pro)"

Generate 8 rotations (Pro)

POST /v2/generate-8-rotations-v2
  • Create 8 directional sprites
  • Generate from text (with an optional style reference), rotate a reference sprite, or create a sprite from a non-pixel-art concept image

Estimated Price* (USD)

    Up to 85×85:

    $0.095

    Up to 113×113:

    $0.125

    Up to 168×168:

    $0.185

Plugin tool: "Generate 8 rotations (Pro)"

Inpaint (Pro)

POST /v2/inpaint-v3
  • Remove or modify parts of an image using a mask and a text prompt
  • Great for edits, fixing, or painting new ideas onto sprites and images
  • Choose area and prompt for changes

Estimated Price* (USD)

    Up to 256×256:

    $0.095

    Up to 341×341:

    $0.125

    Up to 512×512:

    $0.185

Plugin tool: "Inpaint (Pro)"

Edit images (Pro)

POST /v2/edit-images-v2
  • Edit and enhance images using advanced AI tools.
  • Supports providing a reference image when editing.

Estimated Price* (USD)

    Up to 256×256:

    $0.095

    Up to 341×341:

    $0.125

    Up to 512×512:

    $0.185

Plugin tool: "Edit images (Pro)"

Create tiles (Pro)

POST /v2/create-tiles-pro
  • Generate multiple tile variations from outlined tile shapes
  • Supports hex, hex-pointy, isometric, and square top-down tiles

Estimated Price* (USD)

    Tile up to 42×42:

    $0.095

    Tile up to 56×56:

    $0.125

    Tile up to 85×85:

    $0.185

Plugin tool: "Create tiles (Pro)"

* All prices are estimates and will vary because of variation in the GPU processing time.

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