PixelMaker AlternativesImage Editors and other similar apps like PixelMaker

PixelMaker is described as 'Drawing program designed specifically for making pixel art. Using easy to use tools on your device, you can design images as simple or as complex as you like. Experiment, and create characters and scenes based on your favorite classic video games, or draw' and is a Image Editor in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 25 alternatives to PixelMaker for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and iPad apps. The best PixelMaker alternative is Pixelorama, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like PixelMaker are Aseprite, LibreSprite, GraphicsGale and Piskel.

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PixelMaker alternatives page was last updated Jun 17, 2025
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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.

    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 PixelMaker

     

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

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

    • Pixelorama is Free and Open SourcePixelMaker is Paid and Proprietary
    • Pixelorama is Lightweight and Privacy focusedPixelMaker 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...

    47 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 PixelMaker

     
  4. LibreSprite icon

    LibreSprite

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

    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 PixelMaker

     
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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 PixelMaker

     
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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.

    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 PixelMaker

     

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

    • Piskel is Free and Open SourcePixelMaker is Paid 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...

    31 Grafx2 alternatives

    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 PixelMaker

     
  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...

    67 Pixen alternatives

    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 PixelMaker

     

    • Pixen is the most popular iPad alternative to PixelMaker.

    • Pixen is Free and ProprietaryPixelMaker is Paid and Proprietary
    • Pixen is LightweightPixelMaker is not according to our users
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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 PixelMaker

     

    • pixie.haus is the most popular commercial alternative to PixelMaker.

    • pixie.haus is Paid and ProprietaryPixelMaker is also Paid and Proprietary
  11. 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 PixelMaker

     

    • Resprite is the most popular iPhone alternative to PixelMaker.

    • Resprite is Paid and ProprietaryPixelMaker is also Paid and Proprietary
  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.

    36 Pixel Studio for pixel art alternatives

    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 PixelMaker

     
  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).

    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 PixelMaker

     
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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 PixelMaker

     
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