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Pixel Edit

Free#23 of 25 in 2D Game Animation SoftwarePixel Art Software

Pixel Edit: A focused, free web editor for creating pixel artwork and animated sprites. Ranked #23 of 25 in 2D Game Animation Software by our editors (6.0/10); pricing: Open source; best for minimal free web frame-animation editing.

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At a glance

  • Editor score
    6.0 / 10
  • Pricing
    Open source
  • Best for
    Minimal free web frame-animation editing
  • Paid from
    Free
  • Facts checked
    20 Sep 2026
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  • Where it wins

    • Frame controls include FPS and frame-duration settings
    • Palette, RGBA color, layers, opacity, and zoom controls
    • Open-source editor available directly in a web browser

  • Where it doesn't

    • Web-based access does not provide a native desktop workflow
    • The feature set focuses on pixel art and sprite animation
    • Export formats are not specified

Our verdict on Pixel Edit

Pixel Edit is an open-source pixel art and sprite animation editor for artists creating frame-based artwork in a browser. Its web interface is aimed at users who want a focused tool for animated sprites rather than a broad 2D animation suite. The core workflow includes frame counting, an animation timeline, FPS and frame-duration controls, palette editing, RGBA color input, layer management, layer opacity, zoom, and an Export control.

For animation work, Pixel Edit keeps the emphasis on direct frame editing. Users can control playback timing through FPS and frame duration, while layers and opacity support the organization and adjustment of artwork. Palette editing and RGBA input cover both palette-oriented and direct color workflows. These controls make the product a practical fit for compact pixel-art projects where the animation is built frame by frame.

Pixel Edit’s main trade-off is its narrow, browser-based focus. It is available on the web and does not present a native desktop workflow, while its described feature set centers on pixel artwork and animated sprites. The open-source model suits buyers looking for an accessible editor without a listed commercial plan structure. Choose Pixel Edit for minimal web-based frame animation and essential pixel-art controls; choose another tool if your work requires a broader animation environment or a different platform workflow.

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Pixel Edit pricing

Plans Open sourceFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.
See plans on pixeledit.net

Pixel Edit fact sheet

Free planNot verified
Paid fromFree
Animation methodNot verified
Runtime exportNot verified
Mesh deformationNot verified
Frame-by-frame toolsNot verified
Particle effectsNot verified
Runtime targetsNot verified
DeploymentCloud
PlatformsWeb
PricingOpen source
Websitepixeledit.net
Facts checked20 Sep 2026

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