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Create Pixel Art 🎨 Design and Export Retro Graphics

Build pixel-perfect game assets, icons, and retro art directly in your browser. This lightweight editor strips away the bloat so you can focus on your craft.

💡 What’s Inside

Craft designs in a distraction-free environment. Whether you're prototyping a character or polishing a set of icons, you can sketch and export without heavy software.

  • Standard Grid Sizes: Choose from 16x16, 32x32, or 64x64 to match the aesthetic of classic 8-bit and 16-bit consoles.
  • Real-Time Animation: Build multiple frames and preview your loop instantly.
  • Engine-Ready Exports: Download your work as individual PNGs or a horizontal Sprite Sheet, optimized for Unity, Godot, or CSS.

📘 Pro Tips

  • Match the Scale: Use 16x16 for simple icons and 32x32 for detailed characters.
  • Fill Instantly: Use the bucket tool to color large areas. It automatically detects and fills within your grid lines.
  • Manage Frames: Click "Add Frame" to duplicate your canvas and draw the next step of your animation.
  • Check the Look: Toggle the grid off to see your art in its final, pixelated glory.

🧐 FAQ

Q: Can I export as a GIF? Currently, we support PNG and Sprite Sheets. Most modern game engines and CSS setups prefer Sprite Sheets for better performance and control.

Q: Does it support transparency? Yes. Any unpainted pixels remain transparent in your final export.

Q: Why does my art look blurry in other apps? Modern image viewers often try to "smooth" low-resolution images. To keep your edges sharp, ensure your viewing software or game engine uses "Nearest Neighbor" scaling.

📚 Trivia

Pixel art was born of necessity in the late 70s when memory was expensive and processing power was scarce.

Early arcade icons like Mario weren't given hats and mustaches just for style—they were practical solutions. Hats replaced hair, and mustaches defined a face where mouths were too small to render. Today, pixel art has evolved into a beloved "Neo-Retro" aesthetic, proving that tight limitations often fuel the best creativity.