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GrafX2 vs Pixilart: catalog facts
GrafX2	Pixilart
Free Free and open source under the GPL-2.0 and CECILL-2.0 licences.	Free The editor and community are free to use.
Linux	Web
Built specifically for 256-color indexed images Suited to pixel art and palette-based drawing	Runs in the browser with nothing to install Exports animated GIFs and sprites
Not meant for full-color photo editing The official website offers very little information	Fewer advanced features than desktop pixel art editors Community features are a large part of the site
Downloadable app	Web application
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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