Rx

github.com/cloudhead/rx Image Creation & Editing Open-source projectOpen source

Rx offers a minimalist pixel editor, with its source code available on GitHub.

github.com/cloudhead/rx
Rx homepage screenshot

About Rx

Rx is a minimalist pixel editor implemented in Rust for pixel artists and animators. It is extensible and distributed as free software under GPLv3, with source code on GitHub.

It requires OpenGL 3.3 support. Installation is through binary downloads linked from the project website or by building from source with Cargo, which requires Rust and CMake.

Key features

  • Pixel editor for creating pixel art and animation
  • Extensible implementation written in Rust
  • In-app :help command lists key bindings and commands
  • Verbose logging with -v flag for troubleshooting
  • Option to skip init script using rx -u -
  • Install via Cargo with custom --root prefix option
Best for: Pixel artists and animators who prefer a minimalist, extensible editor available as source code.
Good for
  • Source code available on GitHub under GPLv3 license
  • Extensible implementation aimed at pixel artists and animators
  • In-app :help command documents key bindings and commands
Watch out for
  • Requires OpenGL 3.3 support at minimum
  • Building from source requires Rust, CMake, and Xcode tools on macOS
  • Installation and troubleshooting use command-line steps

Rx at a glance

Type
Open-source project
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Open source
Yes · Source code
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Rx FAQ

How do I install Rx from source?
Install Rust and CMake, plus Xcode tools on macOS, clone the repository, then run cargo install --locked --path .
Where is the user guide?
At https://rx.cloudhead.io/guide.html, with installation instructions and binary download links at https://rx.cloudhead.io.
How do I see key bindings inside Rx?
Enter the :help command once inside Rx to get a list of key bindings and commands.
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