Pixel art & finishing
Prepare an image for a blog or social post
Check crop, clarity, and export quality before the final upload.
What you’ll make
Create a clean final image that fits its destination without losing the important subject.
Step by step
- Decide where the image will appear and check that destination’s current dimensions or crop requirements. Make a copy of the original so experiments with resizing and compression do not overwrite your master file.
- Crop around the subject and leave space for any title or caption you plan to add. Inspect the composition in the actual container shape. A strong wide image can become confusing when automatically cropped to a narrow portrait.
- Use an image editing or finishing workflow in ArtFlame.ai if the image needs a creative adjustment. Then inspect the finished image at full size for text errors, edge artifacts, and details that changed. Do not assume an upscale restored detail that was never present.
- Export in a format appropriate to the artwork and the destination. Compare the exported file with the original at its display size. For pixel art, pay special attention to softened edges; for photographic images, look for compression blocks around high-contrast details.
Example prompt
Keep the central subject and its recognizable details. Simplify the background into clean shapes with room above the subject for a title added later. Preserve the existing color palette and make the focal point clear in a vertical crop.
Review your result
Open the actual exported file, not only the editor preview. Confirm that the subject is visible, any lettering is correct, and the file loads at a practical size.
If the first attempt misses
If compression damages fine edges, try a less aggressive setting or a different supported format. If the crop feels cramped, return to the composition instead of stretching the image.
Your next exercise
Export two sizes and compare them in a simple draft blog post. Keep the smallest file that still looks clear at the intended display size.