Free online editor for animated sprites and pixel art
Pixilart
Free online pixel art tool and art community
About Pixilart
Pixilart is a free online pixel art tool combined with an art community of over 2.5 million users: draw pixel art and animated sprites in the browser editor, share work, follow other artists and learn from tutorials and bases. A dedicated section for teachers and parents supports classroom use, and the drawing tool itself is free to start using right away.
Pixilart website preview
Live preview of pixilart.com via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.
Pixilart: strengths & things to check
Strengths
- Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
- Covers pixel art, online editor, community, animation — 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.
Pixilart 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 | pixilart.com |
Pixilart 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, online editor, community, animation
- Official site: pixilart.com
Pixilart FAQ
How much does Pixilart 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 (pixilart.com).
What is Pixilart used for?
Free online pixel art tool and art community Its focus areas in the Design & Creative category: pixel art, online editor, community, animation.
Where can I try Pixilart?
On its official site, pixilart.com — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.
Pixilart vs alternatives
| Pixilart | Piskel | GraphicsGale | Pyxel Edit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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, online editor, community, animation | pixel art, sprites, animation, online editor | pixel art, animation, sprites, windows | pixel art, tilesets, animation, sprites |
| Official site | pixilart.com | piskelapp.com | graphicsgale.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 Pixilart, it includes Concepts, Rebelle, Tayasui Sketches, FlowMapp.
Alternatives to Pixilart
Tools in the same Design & Creative category that share focus areas with Pixilart — worth comparing before you commit:
Freeware animation graphics editor for sprites and pixel art on Windows
Pixel art editor built around tilesets, with a free version and a $9 full version
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Animated sprite editor and pixel art tool loved by game developers
Procedural motion design application for creating data-driven 2D animation
More in Design & Creative
Comparing tools in the Design & Creative category? These related listings are worth a look: Concepts — Infinite-canvas vector sketching app, free basic tier with Pro subscription; Rebelle — Hyper-realistic painting software with real watercolor and oil simulation, lifetime license; Tayasui Sketches — Realistic drawing and painting app for iPad, Mac and Android in freemium and Pro versions.
Infinite-canvas vector sketching app, free basic tier with Pro subscription
Hyper-realistic painting software with real watercolor and oil simulation, lifetime license
Realistic drawing and painting app for iPad, Mac and Android in freemium and Pro versions
Visual website planning platform with sitemaps, wireframes and user flows — one project always free
Business diagramming, mind mapping and project software suite sold as paid licenses
Collaborative interface design in the browser.