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Pyxel Edit

Freemium#31 of 70 in Pixel Art Software

Pyxel Edit: A focused desktop editor for tile-based pixel art, animation, and tilemap export. Ranked #31 of 70 in Pixel Art Software by our editors (5.8/10); pricing: Free plan; best for tile-focused sprite work on Windows or macOS.

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At a glance

Editor score
5.8 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Tile-focused sprite work on Windows or macOS
Free plan
Yes
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Shared tile references update across instances
- Animation includes onion skinning and frame-based editing
- Exports sprite sheets, GIFs, XML, JSON, and plain text
Where it doesn't
- The free version is old and unsupported
- The paid beta has no numeric price listed
- Its focus is narrower than a broad pixel-art editor

Our verdict on Pyxel Edit

Pyxel Edit is a desktop pixel art editor for creating tilesets, tile-based levels, and animations. It is suited to pixel artists and game developers who need reusable tile references, tile transformations, frame-based animation, and tilemap export on Windows or macOS. Shared tile references update across instances, while rotation and flipping help adapt tiles without recreating them. Existing tilesets can also be imported with automatic unique-tile identification.

The product’s strongest area is tile-focused editing. Tile instances can share references, making changes practical across repeated elements in a tileset. Animation includes frame-based editing and onion skinning, and finished work can be exported as sprite sheets or animated GIFs. Tilemaps can be exported to XML, JSON, or plain text, giving game prototyping workflows several output options. These capabilities make Pyxel Edit a focused choice for projects built around tiles, reusable patterns, and level layouts rather than general-purpose illustration.

Pyxel Edit uses a paid model with a free, unsupported legacy version. The paid beta is handled through a Humble widget, while the older free release is intended for users who accept its unsupported status. The published product information does not provide a numeric price. Choose Pyxel Edit when shared tiles, tilemap workflows, animation, and desktop use on Windows or macOS are central requirements. Consider another tool if you need a broader pixel-art feature set, a supported free edition, or clearer numeric pricing before purchase.

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Pyxel Edit pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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Pyxel Edit fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Not verified
Animation timeline	Not verified
Indexed color tools	Not verified
Sprite-sheet export	Yes
Onion skinning	Yes
Tilemap tools	Yes
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS
Export formats	Sprite sheets, animated GIFs, XML, JSON, plain text
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS
Support	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	pyxeledit.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

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