Game Boy image converter
Turn any image into the 4-shade green Game Boy palette with dithering. Free online converter for retro pixel art and fan projects.
About the Game Boy palette
The original 1989 handheld displayed four shades of olive green. This palette recreates that DMG screen look: #0f380f, #306230, #8bac0f and #9bbc0f.
Pair it with Bayer ordered dithering for an authentic in-game look, or with Floyd–Steinberg for smoother photo conversions. Raise the pixel size to 3–4 px to match the chunky 160×144 resolution.
Colors
Best for
- Retro game mockups
- Profile pictures & avatars
- Game Boy Camera style photos
How to dither an image
- Add your image. Click Upload image, drag a file onto the preview, or paste with Ctrl/⌘+V. JPG, PNG, WebP and GIF work.
- Pick an algorithm and palette. Error diffusion (Floyd–Steinberg, Atkinson…) for photos, Bayer for a retro crosshatch.
- Tune it. Raise pixel size for chunkier pixels; adjust brightness and contrast to control which tones become dark or light.
- Download. Export a lossless PNG at up to 8× with crisp nearest-neighbour scaling.
FAQ
What is Game Boy palette dithering?
The original 1989 handheld displayed four shades of olive green. This palette recreates that DMG screen look: #0f380f, #306230, #8bac0f and #9bbc0f.
When should I use Game Boy?
Game Boy works best for: retro game mockups, profile pictures & avatars, game boy camera style photos.
Is DitherImage free?
Yes. DitherImage is completely free with no sign-up, no watermark and no usage limits.
Are my images uploaded to a server?
No. All processing happens locally in your browser using JavaScript and the Canvas API. Your images never leave your device.