What "free" actually means here
A lot of tools advertise "free" but hide the real product behind a paywall β watermarks on exports, limited frames, no cloud saves, or a 7-day trial. Pixel Editor is different.
Free means free. No credit card required, no trial period, no premium plan needed for the features that matter. Here's exactly what you get at no cost:
- β Full 32Γ32 pixel art canvas with all drawing tools
- β Multi-frame animation β create as many frames as you need
- β Export as PNG β clean, watermark-free images
- β Export as animated GIF β ready to share anywhere
- β Custom color palette β save your favorite colors
- β Local saves β your work is saved in your browser automatically
- β Cloud saves β free account to sync across devices
- β Community gallery β share your work publicly
- β Share via link β send a direct link to anyone
- β Mobile and desktop β same full experience everywhere
How Pixel Editor compares
Most pixel art tools make you pay for the features you actually need. Here's how the free tier of common tools compares:
| Feature | Pixel Editor | Typical free tool |
|---|---|---|
| No watermarks on export | β Free | β Paid only |
| Animation / multiple frames | β Free | β Paid only |
| GIF export | β Free | β Paid only |
| Works on mobile | β Free | β Desktop only |
| No download required | β Free | β App required |
| Cloud saves | β Free account | β Paid plan |
Frequently asked questions
Is this pixel art maker really free?
Yes, completely free. No credit card, no free trial, no premium tier needed for core features. The full editor is available to everyone at no cost.
Are there watermarks on exported pixel art?
No watermarks. When you export your pixel art as PNG or GIF, the file is clean β no branding, no watermarks, yours to use as you like.
Do I need to create an account?
No account is required to draw and export. You only need a free account if you want to save projects to the cloud and access them from multiple devices.
Can I use my pixel art commercially?
Yes. The pixel art you create belongs entirely to you. You can use it in games, apps, social media, merchandise, or any commercial project without fees or attribution.
Will it always be free?
Pixel Editor is a personal open source project. The goal is to keep it free for everyone. The current features will always remain free.
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