Pixel Character Generator

Project Overview

Transform character images into game-ready pixel art sprite sheets with 8 viewing angles. Ideal for game developers, artists, and animators creating 2D game assets or character reference sheets.

Block Capabilities

8-Direction Pixel Character Generate (Subflow)

Main workflow that orchestrates the entire transformation process. Accepts remote URLs for character and optional reference images, outputs a complete 8-direction sprite sheet.

Inputs:

• remote_url (required): Remote URL to character image (http/https)
• input (optional): Remote URL to reference pixel art style image

Outputs:

• images: Array of generated sprite sheet image paths

Input & Prompt Builder

Combines character and reference images with pixel art generation instructions. Validates that inputs are remote URLs.

Inputs:

• character_image_url (required): Remote URL to character image
• reference_image_url (optional): Remote URL to style reference
• user_prompt (optional): Additional customization text

Outputs:

• final_prompt: Complete generation instructions
• image_urls: Array of image URLs for processing

URL Format Converter

Converts image URL arrays between different block formats, filtering invalid values.

Block Combination Suggestions

Basic Flow: Upload Character Image → 8-Direction Pixel Character Generate

Enhanced Flow: Upload Character Image + Upload Reference Image → 8-Direction Pixel Character Generate

Custom Flow: Upload images → Input & Prompt Builder (with custom prompt) → Generate Pixel Art → Generate Sprite Sheet

Basic Usage

1. Upload your character image using a file upload block (cloudflare-r2 or upload-to-cloud)
2. Optionally upload a reference image for style guidance
3. Connect the remote URLs to the 8-Direction Pixel Character Generate subflow
4. Run the workflow to generate your 8-direction sprite sheet

Examples

Game Development: Convert concept art into sprite sheets for top-down or isometric games where characters move in any direction.

Character Art: Transform modern character designs into retro 16-bit pixel art style for profile pictures or social media content.

Animation Reference: Generate character reference sheets showing all 8 viewing angles for consistent animation work.

Tips for Best Results

• Character images work best when the character is clearly visible with a simple or transparent background
• Reference images should show the pixel art style you admire—perhaps from a game you love
• Custom prompts let you add specific requests, like "make the hair more spiky" or "add a cape"
• Consistent style comes from using the same reference image across multiple characters

What You Get

The final output is a single image file containing all 8 character views arranged in a grid. This format is:

• Ready to import into game engines
• Suitable for animation software
• Easy to split into individual frames if needed
• Perfect for character reference sheets