Nini's Pixel Forge

Nini's Pixel Forge v1.0

Create retro pixel art text in 5 seconds. No accounts, no servers.

A dead-simple web app that transforms any text into chunky, retro pixel art using a custom 5×5 bitmap font grid. Perfect for creating nostalgic 8-bit style text graphics.

Features

• Real-time Preview - See your pixel art as you type
• 5×5 Bitmap Font - Custom paw-print inspired font with 80+ characters
• Multiple Color Palettes - 5 pre-loaded palettes (Nini Pastel, Neon Pop, GameBoy DMG, PICO-8, C64 Warm)
• Custom Colors - Full color picker support for text and background
• Transparent Backgrounds - Export with or without background
• Upscale Export - Export at 1×, 2×, or 4× resolution for crisp results
• Responsive Design - Works on desktop and mobile
• Zero Dependencies - Pure HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript

Who Uses This?

Perfect for creators, developers, and retro enthusiasts:

• 🎮 Game Developers - UI text, menus, and HUD elements
• 📺 Streamers - Overlay text, alerts, and branding
• 🎨 Designers - Stickers, posters, and social media graphics
• 👨‍🏫 Educators - Classroom materials and presentations
• 📱 Social Media - Instagram stories, TikTok thumbnails, Twitter headers
• 🏷️ E-commerce - Product labels and packaging design
• 🎪 Events - Retro-themed invitations and signage
• 💻 Developers - README headers, documentation, and demos

Quick Start

1. Direct Open: Simply open index.html in any modern web browser
2. Local Server: Run python -m http.server 8000 and visit http://localhost:8000
3. Setup Script: Run python setup.py for automated environment setup

Usage

1. Type your text in the textarea
2. Adjust pixel size with the slider (4px to 32px)
3. Choose a color palette or use custom colors
4. Toggle transparent background if needed
5. Select export quality (1×, 2×, or 4×)
6. Click "Download PNG" to save your pixel art

File Structure

ninis-pixel-forge/ ├── index.html              # Main application ├── style.css               # Retro neon styling ├── script.js               # Core pixel art engine ├── assets/ │   └── logo.png            # Nini's logo ├── fonts/ │   └── paw\_font\_5x5.json   # 5×5 bitmap font data ├── palettes/ │   └── nini\_palettes.json  # Color palette definitions ├── setup.py                # Python setup script ├── start.bat               # Windows start script ├── LICENSE                 # MIT License └── README.md               # This file 

Technical Details

• Font Format: 5×5 grid stored as string arrays (e.g., "01010")
• Canvas Rendering: HTML5 Canvas with pixel-perfect rendering
• Export Quality: Sharp upscaling with no blur or smoothing
• Browser Support: Modern browsers with Canvas API support
• File Size: ~50KB total (excluding assets)

Character Support

• Uppercase: A-Z
• Lowercase: a-z
• Numbers: 0-9
• Symbols: ! ? . , : ; - + = ( ) [ ] { } @ # $ % & * ^ _ | \ / < > " ' ` ~
• Special: Space, bullet point, paw print

Color Palettes

1. Nini Pastel - Soft pastel colors
2. Nini Neon Pop - Bright neon colors
3. GameBoy DMG - Classic GameBoy green tones
4. PICO-8 - Retro game console palette
5. C64 Warm - Commodore 64 inspired colors

Export Options

• 1× (Default): Standard resolution
• 2× (High Res): Double resolution for crisp display
• 4× (Ultra High Res): Quadruple resolution for print quality

Browser Compatibility

• Chrome 60+
• Firefox 55+
• Safari 12+
• Edge 79+

Pricing & License

💰 Pricing

Single Price: $9.99 CAD

Includes:

• Full app with all 30 color palettes
• Commercial use license
• Priority support
• All export options (1×, 2×, 4×)
• Copy to clipboard functionality
• URL sharing features

📄 License

• Code: MIT License - Free to use, modify, and distribute
• Nini Brand Assets: Not for resale; please rebrand for redistribution
• Commercial Use: Requires paid license for business applications

Changelog

v1.0 (September 2025) - Initial Release

• ✅ 5×5 bitmap font with 80+ characters
• ✅ 29 curated color palettes
• ✅ Real-time preview and export
• ✅ 1×, 2×, 4× upscale options
• ✅ Transparent background support
• ✅ Mobile-responsive design

🚀 Roadmap

• 📅 v1.1: Emoji font pack + lowercase characters
• 📅 v1.2: 50+ premium palettes pack
• 📅 v1.3: Social sharing + batch processing
• 📅 v1.4: SVG export + PWA support

Credits

© 2025 iD01t Productions | Nini's Pixel Forge v1.0

Local-first pixel printer. No AI, no servers. For devs who miss the 80s.