Pixen is described as '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' and is a Image Editor in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Pixen for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and iPad apps. The best Pixen alternative is GIMP, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Pixen are Paint.NET, PixiEditor, Pixelorama and Microsoft Paint.