JPixel
JPixel: A free Windows pixel-art editor with useful export and tileset tools. Ranked #64 of 70 in Pixel Art Software by our editors (5.5/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free Windows sprite and tileset editing.
At a glance
- Editor score5.5 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forFree Windows sprite and tileset editing
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free one-time editor with optional contributions
- Exports spritesheets, animated GIFs, and PNG tilesets
- Includes animation, palette swapping, filters, and tile tools
Where it doesn't
- Windows-only desktop availability
- No listed support for indexed-color modes or onion skinning
- Focuses on tilesets rather than full tilemap editing
Our verdict on JPixel
JPixel is a free Windows desktop editor for creating pixel-art animations and tilesets. It is aimed at artists and game developers who need frame-based animation, sprite-sheet output, tileset mockups, and focused pixel-editing tools without a subscription. The editor is distributed as a downloadable ZIP through itch.io by Emad, with version 18.11.02 identified on the product page and a 54 MB Windows download.
Its strongest area is the combination of animation and export workflows. JPixel supports frame-based animation creation, spritesheet export, and animated GIF export, giving users several ways to prepare or preview animated pixel art. Its tileset editor can produce tileset mockups and PNG exports, while palette and tile swapping support common iteration workflows. Graphic-editor tools and filters add broader editing capability, but the product’s stated scope remains centered on sprites, animations, and tilesets rather than a full tilemap-authoring environment.
Pricing is straightforward: the Free plan costs 0 as a one-time purchase and includes the pixel-art animation editor and tileset editor, with optional contributions. There are no paid tiers described. That makes JPixel a practical choice for Windows users seeking a free, focused editor for sprites, animations, and tileset preparation. It is less suitable for teams needing broader platform availability, indexed-color workflows, onion skinning, or tilemap editing. Users who prefer a narrowly scoped desktop tool and export formats including PNG, animated GIF, and spritesheets should find its feature set relevant.
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JPixel fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Animation timeline | Not verified |
| Indexed color tools | Not verified |
| Sprite-sheet export | Yes |
| Onion skinning | Not verified |
| Tilemap tools | Not verified |
| Supported platforms | Windows |
| Export formats | PNG, animated GIF, sprite sheets |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | pixelfromhell.itch.io |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
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