Pixel Studio for pixel art

Pixel Studio for pixel art

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Pixel Studio: The Professional Pixel Art Editor for Creators

From indie game development to retro animations, create pixel-perfect art anywhere. Join 5 million artists with advanced layers, frame-by-frame animation, and seamless cross-platform sync.

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Publisher

Farida Yarullina

Category

Graphics & Design

Downloads

1M+

User Rating

4.7/5

Total Ratings

6K+

Locales

26

Pixel Perfect Precision

Discover the interface used by 1M+ users.

Pixel Studio app showing a pixel art character creation on a mobile screen

Pixel Studio app showing a pixel art character creation on a mobile screen

Pixel Studio animation interface showing a character on a timeline with options to export as GIF or MP4.

Pixel Studio animation interface showing a character on a timeline with options to export as GIF or MP4.

A gallery of user-generated pixel art showcasing the Pixel Network community within the app.

A gallery of user-generated pixel art showcasing the Pixel Network community within the app.

Interface of Pixel Studio showing a muscular bull character being created using layers

Interface of Pixel Studio showing a muscular bull character being created using layers

Interface of Pixel Studio showing the feature to add music to a pixel art racing animation

Interface of Pixel Studio showing the feature to add music to a pixel art racing animation

Advanced color picker interface in Pixel Studio showing a color wheel with HSV and RGBA slider controls for precision pixel art creation

Advanced color picker interface in Pixel Studio showing a color wheel with HSV and RGBA slider controls for precision pixel art creation

Pixel Studio app interface displaying intuitive tools and a pixel art lighthouse.

Pixel Studio app interface displaying intuitive tools and a pixel art lighthouse.

Pixel art animation tutorial for a walk cycle within the Pixel Studio app interface.

Pixel art animation tutorial for a walk cycle within the Pixel Studio app interface.

Build Your Own Worlds, One Pixel at a Time

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 1M+ users.

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Game-Ready Animations

Create fluid frame-by-frame animations with onion skinning. Export your work directly to sprite sheets or high-quality GIFs ready for Unity or Godot.

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Seamless Cross-Platform Sync

Start your project on your iPhone during your commute and finish it on your PC. Google Drive integration keeps your assets synced across all your devices.

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Professional Precision Tools

Master your craft with layers, custom palettes, and Apple Pencil support. Use advanced features like Pixel Perfect preview and Dithering for that authentic retro look.

About the app

Everything you need to know about Pixel Studio for pixel art.

Description

Pixel Studio is a new pixel art editor for artists and game developers. Simple, fast and portable. No matter whether you are a beginner or a professional. Create amazing pixel art anywhere and anytime! We support layers and animations and have a ton of useful tools - all you need to create cool projects. Add music to your animations and export videos to MP4. Use Google Drive to sync your work between different devices. Join Pixel Network™ - our new pixel art community! Don't doubt, just try it and make sure you've chosen the best pixel art tool ever! Over 5.000.000 downloads around the world, translated to 23 languages! Features: • It's super simple, intuitive and user friendly • Use it on mobile and desktop with Google Drive sync • Use layers for advanced pixel art • Create frame-by-frame animations • Save animations to GIF or sprite sheets • Extend animations with music and export videos to MP4 • Share arts with friends and Pixel Network community • Create custom palettes, use built-in or download palettes from Lospec • Advanced color picker with RGBA and HSV modes • Simple zoom and move with gestures and joysticks • Use Portrait mode for mobile and Landscape for tablets and PC • Customizable toolbar and a lot of other settings • We support Apple Pencil! • We support all popular formats: PNG, JPG, GIF, BMP, TGA, PSP (Pixel Studio Project), PSD (Adobe Photoshop), EXR • Autosave and backup - don't lose your work! • Discover a ton of other useful tools and features! More features: • Shape Tool for primitives • Gradient Tool • Built-in and custom brushes • Sprite Library for your image patterns • Tile Mode for brushes • Symmetry drawing (X, Y, X+Y) • Dot Pen for precise drawing with a cursor • Text Tool with different fonts • Dithering Pen for shadows and flares • Pixel art rotation with Fast RotSprite algorithm • Pixel art scaler (Scale2x/AdvMAME2x, Scale3x/AdvMAME3x) • Onion Skin for advanced animation • Apply palettes to images • Grab palettes from images • Mini-map and Pixel Perfect preview • Unlimited canvas size • Canvas resizing and rotation • Customizable background color • Customizable grid • Multithreaded image processing • JASC Palette (PAL) format support • Aseprite files support (import only) You can support us by purchasing PRO (it's one-time purchase): • No ads • Google Drive sync • Dark Theme • 256-color palettes • Tile mode for making seamless textures • Extended max project size • Extra formats support: AI, EPS, HEIC, PDF, SVG, WEBP (cloud read only) and PSD (cloud read/write) • Unlimited color adjustment (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) • Unlimited export to MP4 • Extended storage in Pixel Network System requirements: • 2GB+ of RAM for large projects and animations • Powerful CPU (AnTuTu score 100.000+) Sample images made by lorddkno, Redshrike, Calciumtrice, Buch, Tomoe Mami are used under CC BY 3.0 license. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Privacy Policy: https://github.com/hippogamesunity/PixelStudioHub/wiki/Privacy-Policy Terms of Use: https://github.com/hippogamesunity/PixelStudioHub/wiki/EULA

Latest Version

5.42

Size

125.0 MB

First Released

Jul 30, 2018

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Pixel Studio for pixel art

What is Pixel Studio?

Pixel Studio is a pixel art editor for artists and game developers, designed to create pixel art and animations. It offers simplicity, speed, and portability for users of all skill levels.

Can I create animations with Pixel Studio?

Yes, Pixel Studio supports creating frame-by-frame animations. Users can export these animations to GIF, sprite sheets, or MP4 videos, and also add music to them.

Does Pixel Studio support cloud synchronization?

Yes, Pixel Studio offers Google Drive sync. This feature allows users to synchronize their work across various mobile and desktop devices, ensuring access from anywhere.

Is there a community platform for Pixel Studio users?

Yes, Pixel Studio integrates with Pixel Network™, a dedicated community for pixel art enthusiasts. Users can join to share their creations and connect with other artists.

What file formats does Pixel Studio support?

Pixel Studio supports a wide array of formats including PNG, JPG, GIF, BMP, TGA, PSP, PSD, and EXR. It also supports JASC Palette (PAL) format and Aseprite file import.

Is Pixel Studio PRO a one-time purchase?

Yes, Pixel Studio PRO is a one-time purchase. It removes ads, enables Dark Theme, unlocks 256-color palettes, extends project size, and adds extra format support among other benefits.

Does Pixel Studio support Apple Pencil?

Yes, Pixel Studio officially supports Apple Pencil. This provides enhanced precision and control for users creating pixel art on compatible Apple devices.

What are the system requirements for Pixel Studio?

The minimum system requirements for Pixel Studio include 2GB or more RAM for large projects and animations. A powerful CPU with an AnTuTu score of 100,000+ is also necessary.

Where can I find the Privacy Policy for Pixel Studio?

The Privacy Policy for Pixel Studio is available on GitHub. Users can find the complete policy document at https://github.com/hippogamesunity/PixelStudioHub/wiki/Privacy-Policy.

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