Yes, you can use the Divoom app to put custom pixel art, images, and simple animations on supported Divoom pixel devices. The part that matters most is not the upload itself. It is preparing the artwork so it still looks clear after it becomes pixels on a real screen.
If you are using a larger display like Pixoo-64, you have more room for detail. If you are using a pixel speaker like Ditoo-Pro or MiniToo, simple icons, short text, and bold animations usually look better than detailed photos.
For a quick feel of what Divoom app pixel creations can become, watch this official Divoom pixel contest video before you start your first upload.
A Divoom screen is a pixel canvas, not a normal phone photo frame. The strongest uploads use clear shapes, limited detail, strong contrast, and a design that fits the screen size.
Start with pixel-friendly art
Before you open the app, look at the image you want to use. A portrait, pet photo, logo, game character, or GIF can work, but it should be simplified before it goes to a small display. Tiny text, thin lines, soft gradients, and crowded backgrounds usually get lost.
For your first upload, choose something with one clear subject. A simple character, a high-contrast icon, a short word, or a cropped face is easier to judge than a full scene. If the design looks recognizable when you shrink it down on your phone, it has a better chance of working on the device.
First-upload rule
Test one simple image before you spend time refining a detailed animation. Once you know how your device displays color, contrast, and motion, the second design will be much easier.
Upload or create the art inside the Divoom app
Start from the official Divoom app. You can get it from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. After your device is connected, look for the app area where you create, design, edit, upload, or apply pixel art. The exact labels can change by app version and device, so follow the creation or design workflow rather than looking for one exact button name.
There are two common ways to approach it. You can start from a blank pixel canvas and draw directly in the app, or you can bring in an existing image or animation and adjust it until it fits. If your source file is too complex, simplify it first, then preview it on the device before saving it as a design you will reuse.
Preview it on the real screen
Your phone preview is useful, but the real test is the Divoom screen. Send the design to the device, step back, and look at it from the distance where you normally use the product. A design that looks rough up close may look great on a desk. A detailed photo that looks beautiful on your phone may look muddy on a small pixel display.
Check three things after the first send: whether the subject is recognizable, whether the colors still separate clearly, and whether the motion feels smooth enough. If one of those fails, do not keep forcing the same file. Crop tighter, remove background detail, increase contrast, or redraw the important shape with fewer colors.
Match the artwork to the right Divoom device
The same artwork should not be treated the same way on every Divoom product. A large display can carry more detail. A smaller speaker screen is better for fast, readable visual moments. Use the device as the filter for your design choices.
| Device | Best custom art fit | Use caution with |
|---|---|---|
| Pixoo-64 | Detailed pixel art, larger animations, room decor, social counter visuals, and designs meant to be seen from farther away. | Very small text and photo-like detail that still needs simplification. |
| Ditoo-Pro | Retro icons, short messages, expressive animations, music visualizer moments, and desk character. | Large photo scenes or designs that need a wide visual field. |
| MiniToo | Simple icons, cute loops, small reminders, clock-style visuals, and gift-friendly personal touches. | Detailed artwork where the main subject depends on tiny lines or subtle shading. |
Fix common upload and display problems
The image looks blurry or messy
Use fewer details. Crop closer to the subject, increase contrast, and avoid backgrounds that compete with the main shape. Pixel displays reward clarity more than realism.
The art looks cropped
Reframe the source image before sending it again. Keep the most important part near the center and leave extra breathing room around faces, text, and logos.
The animation feels too busy
Shorten the loop and reduce the number of moving parts. A good pixel animation usually has one main motion. If everything moves at once, the display can feel noisy.
The app cannot find the device
Make sure the device is powered on, your phone is near it, and the product is connected in the app before you try to send custom content. For model-specific setup help, use the official Divoom product manual page.
Recommended Divoom picks for custom art
Divoom Pixoo-64
Best larger canvas
Choose it when custom pixel art is the main reason you want a Divoom display.
View Pixoo-64
Divoom Ditoo-Pro
Pixel art plus sound
Choose it when you want custom visuals on a retro Bluetooth speaker for a desk or shelf.
View Ditoo-ProFrequently Asked Questions
Can I upload my own image to a Divoom device?
Supported Divoom pixel devices can display custom art through the Divoom app. For best results, prepare the image as pixel-friendly art instead of sending a detailed photo unchanged.
Can I upload GIFs or animations?
The Divoom app supports pixel art animations, but exact format support can depend on the app version and device. Keep the first animation short, simple, and easy to recognize.
Which Divoom device is best for custom pixel art?
Pixoo-64 is the best fit when custom art is the priority because its larger 64x64 display gives designs more room. Ditoo-Pro and MiniToo are better when you want a smaller speaker with a playful pixel screen.
Why does my uploaded art look different on the device?
A phone screen and a pixel display render detail differently. If the design looks crowded, simplify the shape, crop closer, remove background detail, and test again on the actual device.
Where should I go if setup or upload still fails?
Use the official app store listing to update the app, then check the Divoom product manual page for model-specific support.
Make the first upload simple
The fastest way to learn custom Divoom art is to send one simple design, look at it on the real screen, and adjust from there. Once you understand how your device handles detail, color, and motion, uploading your own art becomes less like guessing and more like building a small visual language for your desk, room, or gift setup.
