Grafx2 AlternativesImage Editors and other similar apps like Grafx2

Grafx2 is described as 'GrafX2 is a bitmap paint program inspired by the Amiga programs Deluxe Paint and Brilliance. Specialized in 256-color drawing, it includes a very large number of tools and effects that make it particularly suitable for pixel art, game graphics, and generally any detailed' and is a Image Editor in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Grafx2 for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Web-based and iPad apps. The best Grafx2 alternative is Aseprite, which is free. Other great apps like Grafx2 are Pixelorama, GraphicsGale, Piskel and Pixen.

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Grafx2 alternatives page was last updated Jun 17, 2025
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  1. Aseprite icon

    Aseprite

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    Aseprite (previously ASE, aka Allegro Sprite Editor) is a program to create animated sprites & pixel art. Sprites are little images that can be used in your website or in a video game. You can draw characters with movement, intros, textures, patterns, backgrounds, logos...

    46 Aseprite alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AR flagArgentina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Aseprite screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Pixel Art
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Support for Layers
    4.  Live Preview
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  No registration required

    Aseprite VS Grafx2

     

    • Most users think Aseprite is a great Grafx2 alternative.

    • Aseprite is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Grafx2.

    • Aseprite is the most popular free alternative to Grafx2.

    • Aseprite is Freemium and ProprietaryGrafx2 is Free and Open Source
    • Aseprite is LightweightGrafx2 is not according to our users
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    Pixelorama

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    Pixelorama is a free and open source sprite editor, ideal for pixel art. In this page you'll be learning about the latest added features, as well as its features in general. It's made with Godot Engine, using GDScript.

    42 Pixelorama alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GR flagGreece
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Steam
    Pixelorama screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Pixel Art
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Support for Layers
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  No Coding Required
    7.  Keyframe Animation
    8.  No registration required
    9.  No Tracking

    Pixelorama VS Grafx2

     

    • Pixelorama is the most popular Open Source alternative to Grafx2.

    • Pixelorama is Free and Open SourceGrafx2 is also Free and Open Source
    • Pixelorama is Lightweight and Privacy focusedGrafx2 is not according to our users
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    GraphicsGale

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    Animation graphic editor easy to use - Powerful tool for spriting and pixel art.

    42 GraphicsGale alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • JP flagJapan

    Platforms

    • Windows
    GraphicsGale screenshot 1

    GraphicsGale Features

    1.  Pixel Art

    GraphicsGale VS Grafx2

     
  5. Piskel icon

    Piskel

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    Remember the good old 2D games and their beautiful sprites? With Piskel you can create your own in a few clicks.

    39 Piskel alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    Piskel screenshot 1

    Top Piskel Features

    1.  Live Preview
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  No registration required
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Onion skinning
    8.  Pixel Art
    9.  Pixel graphics
    10.  Convert slideshow to video
    11.  Web-Based
    12.  Sprite sheets

    Piskel VS Grafx2

     

    • Piskel is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to Grafx2.

    • Piskel is Free and Open SourceGrafx2 is also Free and Open Source
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    Pixen

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    Pixen is a pixel art editor designed for working with low-resolution raster art, such as those 8-bit sprites found in old-school video games. With innovative features like a color palette system, patterns, and high-zoom support, Pixen packs all the tools pixel artists need in an...

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPad
    Pixen screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Support for Layers
    3.  Pixel Art
    4.  Cloud Sync
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Drawing Tablet Support
    9.  Onion skinning

    Pixen VS Grafx2

     

    • Pixen is the most popular iPad alternative to Grafx2.

    • Pixen is Free and ProprietaryGrafx2 is Free and Open Source
    • Pixen is LightweightGrafx2 is not according to our users
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    Cosmigo Pro Motion

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    Pro Motion is a drawing and animation software for Windows designed similar to the famous Amiga Deluxe Paint (DPaint).

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Cosmigo Pro Motion screenshot 1

    Cosmigo Pro Motion Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Color management
    3.  Tile mapping

    Cosmigo Pro Motion VS Grafx2

     

    • Cosmigo Pro Motion is the most popular commercial alternative to Grafx2.

    • Cosmigo Pro Motion is Paid and ProprietaryGrafx2 is Free and Open Source
  9. Resprite icon

    Resprite

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    Resprite is a powerful 8bit image painter and pixel art studio. It provides a powerful set of pixel art editing tools, an advanced layer and timeline system, and a high-performance rendering engine, which can help you create fascinating pixel art, exquisite spritesheet...

    44 Resprite alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Resprite screenshot 1

    Resprite Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Pixel Art

    Resprite VS Grafx2

     

    • Resprite is the most popular iPhone alternative to Grafx2.

    • Resprite is Paid and ProprietaryGrafx2 is Free and Open Source
  10. Pixel Studio for pixel art icon

    Pixel Studio for pixel art

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    Create amazing pixel art anywhere and anytime! There are layers support, animation and useful tools - all you need to create cool projects.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Steam
    Pixel Studio for pixel art screenshot 1

    Pixel Studio for pixel art Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Pixel Art

    Pixel Studio for pixel art VS Grafx2

     
  11. PixilArt icon

    PixilArt

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    Draw, explore, and share pixel art.

    26 PixilArt alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    PixilArt Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Support for Layers
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Artwork
    5.  Pixel Art
    6.  Pixel graphics

    PixilArt VS Grafx2

     

    • PixilArt is the most popular Android alternative to Grafx2.

    • PixilArt is Free and ProprietaryGrafx2 is Free and Open Source
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    Lightcube

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    Lightcube is a pixel art editing tool for game developers and artists alike, with a wide range of features including multiple layers, animation frames and a range of tools include pen, eraser, magic wand selection, paint bucket, line draw and pattern brushes.

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
    Lightcube screenshot 1

    Lightcube Features

    1.  Custom Brushes
    2.  Drawing Tablet Support
    3.  Pressure Sensitivity
    4.  Keyframe Animation
    5.  Pixel Art

    Lightcube VS Grafx2

     
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    pixie.haus

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    Generate, refine, and animate pixel sprites in minutes. pixie.haus combines AI with a pixel-art-specific workflow to drastically speed up asset creation.

    42 pixie.haus alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • PL flagPoland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    pixie.haus screenshot 1

    pixie.haus Features

    1.  Pixel graphics
    2.  Pixel Art
    3.  AI-Powered
    4.  Built-in editor
    5.  Image generator

    pixie.haus VS Grafx2

     
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    Mtpaint

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    mtPaint is a painting program which Mark Tyler developed from scratch so he could easily create pixel art and manipulate digital photos.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Xfce
    Mtpaint screenshot 1

    Mtpaint Features

    1.  Pixel Art

    Mtpaint VS Grafx2

     
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