8-Bit
Reduce your image to a limited color palette — the harsh, posterized look of early computer graphics and retro game consoles.
About this effect
8-Bit color quantization reduces millions of colors to just a few, creating the harsh color banding characteristic of NES, Game Boy, and early PC graphics. Adjust the palette size from 2 (pure black and white) to 256 (subtle posterization). Dithering can be toggled to soften the transitions.
At 4-8 colors, you get authentic Game Boy aesthetics. At 16-64 colors, it's classic 16-bit console territory. Pair with Pixelate for a complete retro gaming visual.
Parameters
- ▸Colors — palette size (2–256)
- ▸Dither — toggle dithering for smoother transitions
Best for
Retro gaming art, pixel art, Game Boy aesthetics, posterized designs
Use cases
- ▸Game Boy style screenshots
- ▸Retro game mockups
- ▸Posterized poster designs
- ▸Low-color art challenges
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