pixie.haus

Resources

Everything you need to create pixel art, sprites, and animations with AI. From model guides and workflow examples to platform policies — all in one place.

Getting Started

Introduction

Introduction

What pixie.haus is, why generic AI fails at pixel art, and how our pipeline enforces true 1:1 grids and clean sprites.

Generator Setup

Generator Setup

Configure the generator like an engineer: resolution grids, aspect ratio tricks, model-to-resolution matching, and your first production-ready sprite.

FAQ

FAQ

Answers to common questions about pixie.haus — credits, models, payment, and getting the best results.

Features

Generate Pixel Art

Generate Pixel Art

The compute roster, advanced techniques, and prompt patterns for squeezing production-grade pixel art out of pixie.haus models.

Animate with AI

Animate with AI

Turning static sprites into fluid motion: the I2V pipeline, spritesheet workflow, and which temporal models keep the grid intact.

Edit & Iterate

Edit & Iterate

Using I2I to create asset tiers and equipment upgrades while maintaining consistency.

Upload

Upload

Simple Upload (algorithmic) vs. Generative Conversion (AI) for sketches and 3D renders.

Pixel Editor

Pixel Editor

Hotkeys, transparency checking (B key), and using "Programmer Art" to drive the AI.

Public Gallery

Public Gallery

The XP economy, credit tipping, and the legal distinction between private and public rights.

Spritesheets

Spritesheets

Timeline editing in the app, frame extraction, and engine-ready PNG exports.

Articles

Engineering Cohesion: The Science of Art Direction in AI Pixel Art

Engineering Cohesion: The Science of Art Direction in AI Pixel Art

The easiest thing to do with generative AI is to create a single, visually striking image. The hardest thing to do is to create twenty of them that actually belong together. For game developers, a si...

deep dive art direction
The Mathematics of Nostalgia: Why True "Grid Snapping" is the Secret to AI Pixel Art

The Mathematics of Nostalgia: Why True "Grid Snapping" is the Secret to AI Pixel Art

If you have ever attempted to generate retro game assets using standard, consumer-grade generative AI, you have likely encountered the same frustrating result. You prompt for a "16-bit RPG character s...

deep dive grid snapping
The Importance of Color Palettes in Pixel Art

The Importance of Color Palettes in Pixel Art

One of the most critical aspects of pixel art is the use of color palettes. Given the relatively small canvas size and pixel density, pixel artists must carefully choose their color palettes to convey...

color theory 101
Understanding Dithering in Pixel Art

Understanding Dithering in Pixel Art

Dithering is a technique used in pixel art to create the illusion of color depth and texture, especially when dealing with limited color palettes. By strategically placing pixels of different colors i...

art techniques 101

Policies

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