Pro Motion NG review
A deep pixel-art toolkit with a free edition and a low-cost one-time full license.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
Pro Motion NG is desktop software for creating pixel-art images, animations, sprites, tilesets and level maps. It is aimed at pixel artists, game developers, educators and studios producing graphics for games, handheld systems and web applications. Its core toolkit covers pixel-perfect drawing, image and animation layers, frame animation, indexed-color palette editing, sprite-sheet handling, symmetry drawing, and custom or animated brushes. The result is a focused option for creators who need more than basic sprite drawing, especially when palette control and tilemap work are central to the workflow.
Pricing is straightforward. Pro Motion NG Free costs $0 and allows commercial use, but includes limited features. The full Pro Motion NG license costs $19 as a one-time payment and includes all features plus free updates. Existing users of versions before NG can purchase the Pro Motion NG – Upgrade for $10 as a one-time payment; its license key unlocks all features. The paid version adds the complete feature set, including animation, onion skinning, indexed palettes, sprite-sheet handling, tile-map and tile-set editing, bitmap font creation, and custom brushes. This structure suits artists who want to start without a recurring subscription and upgrade when they need the full toolkit.
Platform fit is the main consideration. The native download is for Windows, while macOS and Linux use the Windows application through Wine, with documented compatibility limitations. Pro Motion NG connects with Unity, GameMaker, Havok, App Game Kit, Marmalade, and Clickteam Fusion, and supports BMP, PNG, JPEG, TGA, and GIF export. Choose it for a palette-focused pixel-art workflow with animation and tilemap depth, particularly on Windows. Consider another option if native macOS or Linux support is essential or if a limited feature set does not meet the project’s needs.
Questions about Pro Motion NG
Does Pro Motion NG have a free plan? Yes: the Pro Motion NG Free plan is free.
What does Pro Motion NG run on? Windows, macOS and Linux. It runs as a desktop app.
What does Pro Motion NG integrate with? 6 integrations, including Unity, GameMaker, Havok, App Game Kit and Marmalade.
Who is Pro Motion NG built for? Solo users, small businesses and mid-market companies (our editorial estimate).
Pro Motion NG pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Indexed palettes, tilemaps, tilesets and bitmap font tools
- Animation timeline with key frames, delays and onion skinning
- Commercial-use free edition and a $19 one-time full license
- Where it doesn't
- The Free Edition has limited features
- macOS and Linux run the Windows application through Wine
- Wine compatibility limitations may affect non-Windows setups
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