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

Normal map

POST /v2/normal-map

The map a game engine lights a sprite with: each part gets its own shape
8 to 512 px per side; animations as a strip of up to 32 frames
OpenGL (Godot, Unity, Phaser) or DirectX (Unreal)

Estimated Price* (USD)

92×92:

$0.0065

512×512:

$0.0077

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 text (PixMiniMax)

POST /v2/animate-pixminimax

Tier 1 subscription or higher — beta
Animate any image from a motion description, with an optional end frame
Maximum size 256x256, 4 to 40 frames in multiples of four
Priced by generation time: the same frame count costs the same at any size
Optional prompt enhancement (enhance_prompt) expands a short motion into a detailed one

Estimated Price* (USD)

64x64, 4 frames:

$0.0178

64x64, 8 frames:

$0.0231

256x256, 8 frames:

$0.0231

256x256, 40 frames:

$0.0787

Plugin tool: "Animate with text (PixMiniMax)"

Animate with skeleton v3

POST /v2/animate-with-skeleton-v3

Beta
Pose a sprite: one skeleton per frame, every frame drawn from one reference image
3 to 15 frames, maximum size 256x256
Joints are fractions of the image; depth is optional and taken from the template body
Priced by frame count, not canvas size — a longer clip is nearly free

Estimated Price* (USD)

any size, 3 frames:

$0.0436

any size, 8 frames:

$0.0513

any size, 15 frames:

$0.0622

Plugin tool: "Animate with skeleton v3"

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"

Create VFX

POST /v2/vfx

Our effects artist makes an animated effect from a description: explosions, slashes, auras, spells, hits
Around your sprite when you send one, up to 512x512 per frame and 32 frames
GIF, spritesheet + JSON with the anchor, and the game pack ZIP on request
Saved to My effects: open it on the website to tweak, or change it with effect_id
Using an AI agent? We recommend the MCP: with vfx_workbench your agent makes the effect itself, free for subscribers

Estimated Price* (USD)

Lite, up to 128 px:

$0.0048

Lite, up to 512 px:

$0.024

Pro, no sprite:

$0.0288

Pro, up to 512 px:

$0.1344

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:

$0.08

Up to 113×113:

$0.115

Up to 168×168:

$0.15

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:

$0.08

Up to 168×168:

$0.15

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:

$0.08

Up to 112×112:

$0.115

Up to 168×168:

$0.15

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:

$0.08

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:

$0.08

Up to 112×112:

$0.115

Up to 168×168:

$0.15

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:

$0.08

Up to 168×168:

$0.15

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:

$0.08

8-direction object

Up to 84×84:

$0.08

Up to 112×112:

$0.115

Up to 168×168:

$0.15

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
Set engine to pixminimax for animate-pixminimax prompts
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:

$0.08

Up to 341×341:

$0.115

Up to 512×512:

$0.15

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:

$0.08

Up to 341×341:

$0.115

Up to 512×512:

$0.15

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:

$0.08

Up to 341×341:

$0.115

Up to 512×512:

$0.15

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:

$0.08

Up to 170×170:

$0.115

Up to 256×256:

$0.15

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:

$0.08

Up to 170×170:

$0.115

Up to 256×256:

$0.15

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:

$0.08

Up to 170×170:

$0.115

Up to 256×256:

$0.15

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:

$0.08

Up to 170×170:

$0.115

Up to 256×256:

$0.15

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:

$0.08

Up to 113×113:

$0.115

Up to 168×168:

$0.15

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:

$0.08

Up to 341×341:

$0.115

Up to 512×512:

$0.15

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:

$0.08

Up to 341×341:

$0.115

Up to 512×512:

$0.15

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:

$0.08

Tile up to 56×56:

$0.115

Tile up to 85×85:

$0.15

Plugin tool: "Create tiles (Pro)"

Pro Flash

Generate images, edit or inpaint, convert images to pixel art, and create characters or objects. Character and object creation includes the first direction, followed by V3 rotations when requested.

Examples include processing. Use the Credits / Generations switch above to compare units. Custom image, character and object sizes use 4px increments, including 256×256, and are available in beta. Edit and inpaint support 32–256px per side in 4px increments.

Create image (Pro Flash)

POST /v2/create-image-pro-flash

One image per call, with an optional style reference and transparent background
One native pixel art image at the requested size; custom sizes use 4px increments and are in beta

Estimated Price* (USD)

With Transparent Background

32×32:

$0.024

64×64:

$0.024

128×128:

$0.029

256×256 (Beta):

$0.033

Example estimates, not fixed prices. Charges vary with the request and processing time. Pricing is provisional.

Edit image (Pro Flash)

POST /v2/edit-image-pro-flash

Edit one image using a text instruction or an edit reference
Preserves the source canvas dimensions; minimum 32×32

Estimated Price* (USD)

32×32:

$0.023

64×64:

$0.023

128×128:

$0.028

256×256:

$0.041

Example estimates, not fixed prices. Charges vary with the request and processing time. Pricing is provisional. Edits support 32–256px per side in 4px increments.

Inpaint image (Pro Flash)

POST /v2/inpaint-image-pro-flash

Generate inside a mask while preserving every pixel outside it
Preserves the source canvas dimensions; minimum 32×32

Estimated Price* (USD)

32×32:

$0.023

64×64:

$0.024

128×128:

$0.028

256×256:

$0.041

Example estimates, not fixed prices. Charges vary with the request and processing time. Pricing is provisional. Inpainting supports 32–256px per side in 4px increments.

Image to pixel art (Pro Flash)

POST /v2/image-to-pixelart-pro-flash

Convert a photo, painting or render into pixel art
The output size is chosen automatically from the detected pixel scale; sources up to 2048px

Estimated Price* (USD)

512×512 source:

$0.03

520×780 source:

$0.023

1360×512 source:

$0.019

Example estimates, not fixed prices. Charges vary with the request and processing time. Pricing is provisional. Always 6 generations; the credit price follows the source image, and square images cost the most.

Create character (Pro Flash)

POST /v2/create-character-pro-flash

Create an eight-direction character from a description in one request
Generates the first direction with Pro Flash, then the remaining views with V3 rotations
Optionally reuse a saved or uploaded first direction; the existing image is not generated or charged again

Estimated Price* (USD)

8 directions, including the first image

32×32:

$0.053

64×64:

$0.053

128×128:

$0.059

256×256 (Beta):

$0.075

Example estimates, not fixed prices. Charges vary with the request and processing time. Pricing is provisional.

Create object (Pro Flash)

POST /v2/create-object-pro-flash

Create an object from a description with one or eight directions in one request
Generates the first direction with Pro Flash and uses V3 for additional directions
Optionally reuse a saved or uploaded first direction; saving it as a one-direction object has no additional generation charge

Estimated Price* (USD)

1 direction, including image creation

32×32:

$0.025

64×64:

$0.025

128×128:

$0.029

256×256 (Beta):

$0.042

8 directions, including the first image

32×32:

$0.053

64×64:

$0.053

128×128:

$0.059

256×256 (Beta):

$0.075

Example estimates, not fixed prices. Charges vary with the request and processing time. Pricing is provisional.

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