Pixelformer Alternatives

Pixelformer is described as 'A tool for creating, editing, and converting icons and bitmaps. Supports layers, supersampling, PNG optimization, Vista icon optimization, and more' and is an app in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Pixelformer for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Web-based and iPhone apps. The best Pixelformer alternative is Pixelorama, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Pixelformer are PixiEditor, Aseprite, LibreSprite and Tilf.

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  1. Pixelorama icon
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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.

    49 Pixelorama alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Steam
    • itch.io
    • Android
     
  2. PixiEditor icon
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    PixiEditor is a free and open-source universal 2D editor. Create clean pixel-perfect sprites, paint with raster tools, or design crisp vector graphics — all on one canvas. Animate frame-by-frame or use the powerful Node Graph to build fully non-destructive visuals and custom...

    37 PixiEditor alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  3. Aseprite icon
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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...

    52 Aseprite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  4. Tilf icon
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    Tilf (Tiny Elf) is a simple yet powerful pixel art editor built with PySide6. It’s designed for creating sprites, icons, and small 2D assets with essential drawing tools, live preview, undo/redo, and export options.

    42 Tilf alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  5. IcoFX icon
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    IcoFX is a professional icon and cursor editor designed to work with small images. You can easily create, edit, read and save icons with transparency for Windows XP, Vista and Macintosh. You can convert your favorite images into icons, or icons to images.

    50 IcoFX alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. Grafx2 icon
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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
     
  7. 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
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Steam
     
  8. Pixquare is a powerful pixel art app for iPad. If you are looking for an app with a simple UI, easy workflow, and advanced features for pixel art creation, then Pixquare is a good choice for you!.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPad
    • iPhone
     
  9. Resprite icon
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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...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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