WPLACE ART CONVERTER
Ultimate Wplace.live Guide
Master the world's largest collaborative pixel art canvas on a real-world map. Learn cooldown mechanics, tools, hot regions, and community strategies.
Quick Navigation
New to Wplace? Learn the basics in 3 simple steps
Discover trending areas and famous artworks
Essential tools for pixel art creation
Fix common issues and server problems
What is Wplace.live?
Wplace.live is a collaborative pixel art website created by Brazilian developer Murilo Matsubara, launched on July 21, 2025. Unlike Reddit's r/place (a temporary social experiment), Wplace offers apermanent, four-trillion-pixel canvas overlaid on a real-world map.
Think of it as "Google Maps meets MS Paint" - users place pixels on actual geographic locations, creating art that represents real places, communities, and fandoms. The platform has gone viral through TikTok and Reddit, creating a unique blend of digital art and geographic activism.
Key Difference: While r/place was temporary chaos, Wplace is permanent collaboration on a real-world canvas, encouraging long-term community building and geographic representation.
Core Game Mechanics
Get Started in 3 Steps
New users start with a limited pixel pool (30-64 pixels). Each pixel takes 30 seconds to regenerate, making collaboration essential for large projects.
Pro Tip: A 77,000-pixel artwork would take one person ~26.7 days of non-stop clicking!
Use image-to-pixel converters and Wplace color converters to create templates that match the platform's limited color palette.
Connect with communities on Reddit (r/WplaceLive) and Discord. Coordinate with teams to create, maintain, and defend artwork.
Hot Regions & Trending Art
Fans are transforming Japan's real-life Port Island into a massive JRPG mural, showcasing the platform's potential for fandom expression.
Brazil leads the global pixel count, thanks to strong community organization and the platform's Brazilian origins.
Fallout fans have claimed Goodsprings, Nevada, creating a tribute to the beloved game series in its real-world location.
Tools Hub
Blue Marble
Community standard overlay tool for template placement
Chrome/FirefoxGreasyFork Scripts
Various automation and enhancement tools
User ScriptsPixel Art Generators
Convert photos to pixel art templates
Wplace Color Converter
Match colors to official palette
Official ColorsCoordinate Planners
Plan pixel placement on world map
Down Detectors
Monitor platform status and issues
Status CheckTroubleshooting & Status
Common Issues
During high traffic periods, the leaderboard may be temporarily disabled to reduce server load.
Server overload due to high traffic from viral growth.
- Try wplace.live// (double slash trick)
- Clear browser cache and cookies
- Disable VPN or browser extensions
- Enable WebGL
Why These Issues Occur
Wplace.live runs on OpenFreeMap, a free, open-source mapping service with limited infrastructure. The platform's viral growth has created a predictable cycle:
Frequently Asked Questions
Wplace.live is a permanent, collaborative pixel art platform on a real-world map canvas, unlike Reddit's temporary r/place experiment. It features a 4-trillion-pixel world map where users create art on actual geographic locations, encouraging long-term community building.
Users have a limited pixel pool (starting at 30-64 pixels) that regenerates at 1 pixel per 30 seconds. This slow regeneration rate encourages collaboration and makes large projects require team coordination.
Join communities on Reddit (r/WplaceLive) and Discord servers. Coordinate with teams to plan, create, and maintain artwork. Use overlay tools like Blue Marble for precise template placement and coordinate pixel placement schedules.
During high traffic periods, the leaderboard may be temporarily disabled to reduce server load. This is a common occurrence due to the platform's viral growth and limited infrastructure.
Official rules prohibit bots, but community-developed overlay scripts and planning tools are widely used. Always respect Terms of Service, avoid harassment, and respect other users' artwork and copyright.
Try the wplace.live// URL trick, clear browser cache, disable VPNs/extensions, enable WebGL, or check r/WplaceLive for community solutions and status updates.
Compliance & Etiquette
Terms of Service Summary
- No harassment, hate speech, or illegal content
- Respect intellectual property and copyright
- No automated bots or scripts (officially)
- Be respectful of other users' artwork
- Follow community guidelines and etiquette
Community Best Practices
- Prioritize collaboration over competition
- Help maintain and repair existing artwork
- Communicate with teams before major changes
- Use appropriate tools responsibly
- Report violations to community moderators