Pixel Studio
Pixel Studio: A free cross-platform pixel editor with animation, palettes, and sprite exports. Ranked #11 of 70 in Pixel Art Software by our editors (8.2/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free pixel art across desktop and mobile.
At a glance
- Editor score8.2 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forFree pixel art across desktop and mobile
- Free planYes
- Animation timelineYes
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free editing with layers, animation, onion skinning, and autosave
- Works across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
- Exports GIFs and sprite sheets with broad format support
Where it doesn't
- Ads are removed only with the PRO purchase
- PRO pricing varies by region and storefront
- Tile mode is included, but dedicated tilemap workflows may be limited
Our verdict on Pixel Studio
Pixel Studio is a pixel art editor for artists and game developers, with a free version for creating layered artwork, animations, sprites, and tiles. It runs on Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, making it suitable for solo creators and small teams working across desktop and mobile. Core capabilities include frame-by-frame animation, onion skinning, custom and built-in palettes, a sprite library, tile mode, autosave, and backup. The Free plan also supports GIF and sprite-sheet export.
The pricing structure is straightforward: the Free plan provides layered pixel-art editing, frame-by-frame animation, and GIF and sprite-sheet export. A one-time PRO purchase adds ad removal, Google Drive synchronization, 256-color palettes, additional export formats, and extended project size. PRO pricing varies by region and storefront. The paid tier is most relevant for creators who need cross-device synchronization, larger projects, or fewer restrictions around palette and export workflows.
Pixel Studio’s strongest fit is broad, accessible pixel-art production rather than a narrowly specialized pipeline. Its image support includes PNG, JPG, GIF, BMP, TGA, PSD, and EXR, while the published category specifications also include formats such as AI, EPS, HEIC, PDF, SVG, and WEBP. Google Drive synchronization and Lospec integration support a connected asset workflow, while desktop and mobile deployment offers flexibility for different working styles. Choose it for free cross-platform editing with animation and sprite tools; consider another option if your work depends on a dedicated tilemap workflow or organization-focused collaboration features.
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Pixel Studio fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Animation timeline | Yes |
| Indexed color tools | Yes |
| Sprite-sheet export | Yes |
| Onion skinning | Yes |
| Tilemap tools | Not verified |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Export formats | PNG, JPG, GIF, BMP, TGA, PSP, PSD, EXR, AI, EPS, HEIC, PDF, SVG, WEBP |
| Deployment | Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs, Tickets |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 2 integrations: Google Drive, Lospec |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | hippogames.dev |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
Pixel Studio integrations
Pixel Studio lists 2 integrations on its own site.
- Google Drive
- Lospec
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- PixelWallA capable free pixel-art editor with broad platform support and $15 Pro exports.9.3
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