Pixel Editor
Pixel Editor: A capable free editor for pixel art, animation, exporting, and sharing in a browser. Ranked #38 of 70 in Pixel Art Software by our editors (5.5/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free browser animation and sharing.
At a glance
- Editor score5.5 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forFree browser animation and sharing
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Animation timelineYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Frame-by-frame animation with onion skinning and 1–60 FPS playback
- PNG, animated GIF, and spritesheet import/export
- Local or cloud saving with direct-link and gallery sharing
Where it doesn't
- Browser-based access may not suit users seeking an installed native app
- Tilemap tools are not part of its stated workflow
- Cloud synchronization uses a free account
Our verdict on Pixel Editor
Pixel Editor is a free, open-source browser tool for creating pixel art, sprites, and frame-by-frame animations. It suits artists, hobbyists, game developers, and learners who want drawing tools, custom palettes, animation controls, and sharing without installing software. Projects can be saved in the browser or synchronized through a free account, while direct links and community gallery publishing support sharing completed work.
Animation is the product’s clearest strength. Its timeline supports multiple frames, onion skinning, and adjustable playback from 1 to 60 FPS, giving users practical control over sprite and pixel-art motion. Custom color palettes and hex color entry support precise color work, while PNG and animated GIF export cover common image and animation outputs. Spritesheet import and export also make it useful for moving frame assets between projects or workflows.
The browser-first approach works across desktop computers, phones, and tablets without installation, but users seeking a native desktop application should choose a tool designed for installed workflows instead. Saving can remain browser-local, or projects can synchronize through a free account. For sharing, Pixel Editor combines direct links with community gallery publishing. It is a strong choice for free browser-based pixel animation and lightweight collaboration, while tilemap-centered projects or workflows requiring a dedicated native application may be better served by an alternative.
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Pixel Editor fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Animation timeline | Yes |
| Indexed color tools | Yes |
| Sprite-sheet export | Yes |
| Onion skinning | Yes |
| Tilemap tools | Not verified |
| Supported platforms | web browser, iPhone, iPad, Android, desktop browsers |
| Export formats | PNG, GIF, JSON |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | pixel-editor.app |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
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