Pixel
Pixel Art Editor
Overview
Specialized pixel art editor with animation timeline, onion skinning, and tileset tools.
Pixel is designed specifically for pixel artists and game developers. Create stunning pixel art and animations with specialized tools that respect the pixel grid. The integrated tileset editor and sprite sheet export make game asset creation seamless. Manage limited palettes like the pros with indexed color mode.
Pixel is free to use — no backing, no subscription.
Key Features
Pixel-perfect tools
Frame-by-frame animation
Onion skinning
Tileset editor
Palette management
Sprite sheet export
Indexed color mode
Reference layers
Screenshot
Gallery
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the tools actually pixel-perfect?
Yes — the drawing tools snap to the pixel grid and do not anti-alias unless you ask them to, which is the difference between a pixel art tool and a small canvas in a paint program.
Can I animate sprites here?
Frame by frame, with onion skinning to see the neighbouring frames while you draw the current one. Animations export as sprite sheets ready for any engine, aukimi's included.
Does it handle tilesets?
There is a dedicated tileset editor, so tiles are authored and previewed as a set rather than as loose images you hope line up.
What about palettes and indexed colour?
Palette management and indexed colour mode are both there — useful when you are working to a fixed palette on purpose, or targeting a retro constraint.
Which formats does it export?
PNG and sprite sheets for engines, GIF for a quick share, and the project itself stays editable in your account. Reference layers let you trace over an imported image without it ending up in the export.
Is it usable on a tablet?
Yes. Pixel work is one of the things that suits a touchscreen well, and the layout adapts to tablet-sized screens.