PixaPencil Alternatives

PixaPencil is described as 'An open source pixel art editor for Android' and is an app. There are more than 25 alternatives to PixaPencil for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and iPhone apps. The best PixaPencil alternative is Pixelorama, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like PixaPencil are Aseprite, LibreSprite, GraphicsGale and Piskel.

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An open source pixel art editor for Android.

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PixaPencil alternatives page was last updated Aug 6, 2023
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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.

    41 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 PixaPencil

     

    • Pixelorama is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to PixaPencil.

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

    • Pixelorama is Free and Open SourcePixaPencil is also Free and Open Source
    • Pixelorama is Lightweight and Privacy focusedPixaPencil 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...

    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 PixaPencil

     
  4. LibreSprite icon

    LibreSprite

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    LibreSprite is a free and open source program for creating and animating your sprites.

    19 LibreSprite alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    LibreSprite screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Pixel Art
    2.  Support for Layers
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  No Tracking

    LibreSprite VS PixaPencil

     
  5. GraphicsGale icon

    GraphicsGale

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

    41 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 PixaPencil

     
  6. 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.

    38 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 PixaPencil

     

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

    • Piskel is Free and Open SourcePixaPencil is also Free and Open Source
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    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...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Grafx2 screenshot 1

    Grafx2 Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Pixel Art

    Grafx2 VS PixaPencil

     
  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...

    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 PixaPencil

     

    • Pixen is the most popular iPad alternative to PixaPencil.

    • Pixen is Free and ProprietaryPixaPencil is Free and Open Source
    • Pixen is LightweightPixaPencil 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...

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Resprite screenshot 1

    Resprite Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Pixel Art

    Resprite VS PixaPencil

     

    • Resprite is the most popular iPhone alternative to PixaPencil.

    • Resprite is the most popular commercial alternative to PixaPencil.

    • Resprite is Paid and ProprietaryPixaPencil is Free and Open Source
  11. PixilArt icon

    PixilArt

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    Draw, explore, and share pixel art.

    25 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 PixaPencil

     

    • PixilArt is the most popular Android alternative to PixaPencil.

    • PixilArt is Free and ProprietaryPixaPencil is Free and Open Source
  12. 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 PixaPencil

     
  13. 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).

    33 Cosmigo Pro Motion alternatives

    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 PixaPencil

     
  14. Mtpaint icon

    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 PixaPencil

     
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