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PiskelGraphicsGale
Free

Free and open source, including the desktop versions.

 Free

Freeware since June 2017.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Web Windows
  • Live animation preview with adjustable frame delay
  • Exports animated GIFs and spritesheets
  • Real-time animation preview while editing
  • Onion skinning and layers for frame-by-frame work
  • Poorly suited to phones and portrait screens
  • Focused on pixel art rather than general image editing
  • Windows only
  • Closed source
Downloadable app, Web application Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License not stated License: Freeware
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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