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PiskelPyDPainter
Free

Free and open source, including the desktop versions.

 Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0-or-later license.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Web Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Live animation preview with adjustable frame delay
  • Exports animated GIFs and spritesheets
  • Supports classic pixel art formats including IFF and ANIM
  • Includes color cycling and animation tools
  • Poorly suited to phones and portrait screens
  • Focused on pixel art rather than general image editing
  • Focused on pixel art workflows
Downloadable app, Web application Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0-or-later
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked October 8, 2026

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