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Free PNG to VOX Converter for MagicaVoxel

Turn a picture into a full 3D voxel model and export a .vox file that opens in MagicaVoxel.

1Image
2Look
CartoonBright colors
NaturalPhoto colors
3Size
4Options
Solid
Hollow
AI paintBest quality
QuickFront only
NonePaint it yourself
Files are deleted after 24 hours
Editor
Edit

Paint, erase, add, fill

Export

.vox · GLB · OBJ · PNG

Note

Edits stay in your browser

A real 3D voxel model, not a flat pixel layer

Many picture-to-voxel converters simply extrude the pixels: you get a flat wall of cubes in the shape of the image. This tool first works out the 3D shape of the object in your picture with AI, then fills that shape with cubes and colors them. The result is a complete voxel model you can turn around, and you export it as a .vox file for MagicaVoxel, or as GLB, OBJ or a PNG render.

How to convert PNG to VOX

  1. Upload a PNG or JPG of one subject on a plain background: a character, an animal, a toy or an object.
  2. Pick the look: Cartoon for bright, simplified colors; Natural to keep the picture's own tones.
  3. Set the size (8 to 128 voxels on the longest side) and the number of colors (2 to 64). MagicaVoxel models are often 32 to 64 voxels tall.
  4. Generate, then fix details in the built-in editor: paint, erase, add, fill, eyedropper and symmetry.
  5. Export .vox and open it in MagicaVoxel, or choose GLB/OBJ for a game engine.

Choosing resolution and palette

  • 16 to 32 voxels with 8 colors: chunky, "Crossy Road" style characters.
  • 48 to 64 voxels with 16 to 24 colors: recognisable detail while staying blocky.
  • 96 to 128 voxels: fine detail, heavier files, closer to a sculpture.

Our guide to voxel resolution and palette has more combinations, and what is voxel art covers the basics.

Working with the .vox in MagicaVoxel

Open MagicaVoxel and use the open button or drag the .vox file into the window. The palette comes with the file, so colors stay as they were. From there you can render it with MagicaVoxel's path tracer, keep editing, or export again. Choosing "Hollow" in the options keeps only the outer shell, which makes large models much lighter to edit.

Questions

Does the .vox file open in MagicaVoxel?

Yes. The export uses the standard .vox format with its own palette.

Can I use the model in Minecraft?

Not directly as a world file. You can use the voxel model as a build reference, or convert the .vox with community tools that turn voxel models into schematics.

What is the maximum size?

128 voxels on the longest side. Use "Auto size" to let the tool pick the smallest size that keeps the shape.

Are my edits saved?

Edits stay in your browser until you export. Server files are deleted after 24 hours, so export when you are done.