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PyDPainterPiskel
Free

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

 Free

Free and open source, including the desktop versions.

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

Checked October 8, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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