Pixilart
Sprite editor with layers and animation frames, wrapped in an unusually friendly community gallery of other people's work.
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How to get the most from it
Pixilart sits in Pixel Art under Make, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something useful, cosy and wholesome.
About this category: Sprite editors and pixel canvases. The limited grid does most of the design work for you, which is why beginners' output looks good immediately.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Getting something practical done
- Somewhere low-key to settle into
- Something kind-hearted
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Pixilart: quick answers
Is Pixilart free?
Yes. Pixilart is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Pixilart?
No. You can use Pixilart without signing up for anything.
Does Pixilart work on a phone?
Yes. Pixilart works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Pixilart safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Pixilart take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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