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