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 10 alternatives to Pixelformer for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, iPad and Steam apps. The best Pixelformer alternative is Pixelorama, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Pixelformer are Aseprite, IcoFX, LibreSprite and GraphicsGale.

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Pixelformer alternatives page was last updated Oct 28, 2024
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  1. Pixelorama icon
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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.

    41 Pixelorama alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    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
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    Pixelorama VS Pixelformer

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

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

    • Pixelorama is Free and Open SourcePixelformer is Free and Proprietary
    • Pixelorama is Lightweight and Privacy focusedPixelformer is not according to our users
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    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
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    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
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  4. IcoFX icon
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    IcoFX

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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.

    52 IcoFX alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Windows

    IcoFX Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Create icon
    3.  Extract Icons
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    IcoFX VS Pixelformer

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    • IcoFX is the most popular commercial alternative to Pixelformer.

    • IcoFX is Paid and ProprietaryPixelformer is Free and Proprietary
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    LibreSprite

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

    19 LibreSprite alternatives
    LibreSprite screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    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
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  7. GraphicsGale icon
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    GraphicsGale

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

    41 GraphicsGale alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    GraphicsGale Features

    1.  Pixel Art
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  8. Piskel icon
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    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
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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    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 iconPixelformer Icon

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

    • Piskel is Free and Open SourcePixelformer is Free and Proprietary
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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...

    30 Grafx2 alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Grafx2 Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Pixel Art
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    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...

    43 Resprite alternatives
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    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Resprite Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Pixel Art
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    Resprite VS Pixelformer

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    • Resprite is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Pixelformer.

    • Resprite is Paid and ProprietaryPixelformer is Free and Proprietary
  12. Pixquare - Pixel Art Editor icon
    Pixquare - Pixel Art Editor icon

    Pixquare - Pixel Art Editor

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    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!.

    9 Pixquare - Pixel Art Editor alternatives
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    • iPad
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    Pixquare - Pixel Art Editor Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Onion skinning
    4.  Pressure Sensitivity
    5.  Keyframe Animation
    6.  No Coding Required
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Support for Layers
    9.  Pixel Art
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  13. Pixel Studio for pixel art icon
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    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.

    35 Pixel Studio for pixel art alternatives
    Pixel Studio for pixel art screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Steam

    Pixel Studio for pixel art Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Pixel Art
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  14. Mtpaint icon
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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.

    28 Mtpaint alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Xfce

    Mtpaint Features

    1.  Pixel Art
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  15. PixBuilder icon
    PixBuilder icon

    PixBuilder

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    Free Photo Editing Software for PC

    PixBuilder Studio is a free image editing software program for digital photo editing, images processing, and resizing. For digital photo editing, you can use its many professional quality functions. PixBuilder Studio allows you to use the foll.

    143 PixBuilder alternatives
    PixBuilder screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Color correction
    PixBuilder iconPixelformer Icon

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