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

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

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.