Pixelorama provides an open-source sprite editor and pixel art tool for creating and editing sprites.
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Create animated sprites and pixel art in Piskel's free web-based editor.
About Piskel
Piskel is a free web-based editor for animated sprites and pixel art that runs in the browser. Users can draw characters, animations and tiles, view a real-time preview of the animation with an adjustable frame delay, and export results as animated GIFs or spritesheet PNG/ZIP files. Free desktop and offline applications are also offered for Windows, macOS and Linux, and a separate child-friendly version, Piskel for Kids, is described as safe and distraction-free. The homepage states the editor is best used in a desktop browser and in landscape orientation, and that the code is open-source on GitHub.
Key features
- Browser-based drawing for pixel art, sprites, animations and tiles
- Live animation preview with frame delay adjustable while drawing
- Export to animated GIF or spritesheet PNG/ZIP
- Free offline desktop applications for Windows, macOS and Linux
- Piskel for Kids child-friendly, distraction-free editor version
- Code published as open source on GitHub
Best for: Hobbyist and indie game developers, plus teachers, parents and children, who need a free pixel art and sprite animation tool.
Good for
- No-install editor that works directly in the browser
- Multiple export formats, including animated GIF and spritesheet PNG/ZIP
- Separate offline desktop apps and a child-friendly version
Watch out for
- Best used in a desktop browser and landscape orientation, not optimised for portrait or mobile use
Piskel at a glance
- Website
- piskelapp.com
- Category
- Design & Creative › Image Creation & Editing
- Type
- Online tool
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Piskel FAQ
Can I use Piskel without an internet connection?
Yes. Free desktop and offline applications are available for Windows, OSX and Linux from the download page, in addition to the web editor.
What file formats can I export to?
Several export modes are supported, including animated GIFs for sharing and spritesheet PNG or ZIP for larger projects.
Is there a version suitable for children?
Yes. Piskel for Kids is described as a child-friendly version of the editor designed to be safe and distraction-free.
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