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Freeware animation graphics editor for sprites and pixel art on Windows
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Piskel
Free online editor for animated sprites and pixel art
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About Piskel
Piskel is a free online editor for animated sprites and pixel art that runs in the browser, with layers, live animation preview with adjustable frame delay, and exports to animated GIF, PNG spritesheets and ZIP. Free offline desktop builds for Windows, macOS and Linux are also provided, and a child-friendly 'Piskel for Kids' variant strips distractions for classroom use.
Piskel website preview
Live preview of piskelapp.com via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.
Piskel: strengths & things to check
Strengths
- Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
- Covers pixel art, sprites, animation, online editor — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
- Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.
Things to check
- Free tools can change their model or shut down — avoid locking critical work into it without an export path.
- Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
- It is one of 626 tools in the Design & Creative category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.
Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.
Piskel pricing
| Pricing model | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. |
|---|---|
| Free access | Yes — fully free |
| Current plan prices | Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale. |
| Official site | piskelapp.com |
Piskel key facts
- Category: Design & Creative
- Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
- Focus areas: pixel art, sprites, animation, online editor
- Official site: piskelapp.com
Piskel FAQ
How much does Piskel cost?
Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (piskelapp.com).
What is Piskel used for?
Free online editor for animated sprites and pixel art Its focus areas in the Design & Creative category: pixel art, sprites, animation, online editor.
Where can I try Piskel?
On its official site, piskelapp.com — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.
Piskel vs alternatives
| Piskel | GraphicsGale | Pixilart | Pyxel Edit | |
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| Pricing | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more. |
| Focus areas | pixel art, sprites, animation, online editor | pixel art, animation, sprites, windows | pixel art, online editor, community, animation | pixel art, tilesets, animation, sprites |
| Official site | piskelapp.com | graphicsgale.com | pixilart.com | pyxeledit.com |
| Directory status | Listed | Listed | Listed | Listed |
Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.
About the Design & Creative category
Design tools for interfaces, graphics, websites, and creative work. The Design & Creative category on Tools Hub currently lists 626 tools. Alongside Piskel, it includes Pyxel Edit, Glaxnimate, Imagine, Pixilart.
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