PikoPixel AlternativesImage Editors and other similar apps like PikoPixel

PikoPixel is described as 'Free, open-source Mac application for drawing & editing pixel-art images. PikoPixel also runs on other Unix-like platforms (Linux, BSD), using the GNUstep framework' and is a Image Editor in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 25 alternatives to PikoPixel for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and iPhone apps. The best PikoPixel alternative is Pixelorama, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like PikoPixel are Aseprite, Piskel, Grafx2 and pixie.haus.

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  1. Pixelorama icon

    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.

    48 Pixelorama alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Steam
    • Snapcraft
    • itch.io
    • Online
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    • Pixelorama is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to PikoPixel.

    • Pixelorama is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to PikoPixel.

    • Pixelorama is Free and Open SourcePikoPixel is also Free and Open Source
    • Pixelorama is Lightweight and Privacy focusedPikoPixel is not according to our users
  2. 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...

    51 Aseprite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  4. 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.

    45 Piskel alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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    • Piskel is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to PikoPixel.

    • Piskel is Free and Open SourcePikoPixel is also Free and Open Source
  5. Grafx2 icon

    Grafx2

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    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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  6. pixie.haus icon

    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.

    45 pixie.haus alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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    • pixie.haus is the most popular commercial alternative to PikoPixel.

    • pixie.haus is Paid and ProprietaryPikoPixel is Free and Open Source
  7. Cosmigo Pro Motion icon

    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).

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  9. Pixen icon

    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...

    70 Pixen alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPad
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    • Pixen is the most popular iPad alternative to PikoPixel.

    • Pixen is Free and ProprietaryPikoPixel is Free and Open Source
    • Pixen is LightweightPikoPixel is not according to our users
  10. 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...

    47 Resprite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    • Resprite is the most popular iPhone alternative to PikoPixel.

    • Resprite is Paid and ProprietaryPikoPixel is Free and Open Source
  11. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Steam
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  12. PixilArt icon

    PixilArt

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    Draw, explore, and share pixel art.

    29 PixilArt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    • PixilArt is the most popular Android alternative to PikoPixel.

    • PixilArt is Free and ProprietaryPikoPixel is Free and Open Source
  14. Godot Pixel Renderer icon

    Godot Pixel Renderer

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    Complete 3D to Pixel Toolkit [Built using Godot Engine].

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • itch.io
    • Godot Engine
    • Linux
    • Windows
    • Mac
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