Pyxel Edit is a pixel art drawing program that is specially designed for working with tiles. You just need to place tiles to form the level edit them directly to see how they all work together, export your tiles and complete level data and load it into your commercial project. Tiles can even be tossed and rotated, still being synced and editable. This feature is inspired by the awesome Cosmigo Pro Motion and take one step further. The software also supports making animations and exporting them as sprite sheet or animated GIFs. Pyxel Edit is designed in Adobe Air and run on Microsoft Windows and Mac platforms. Originally, it is free to use software, and the free version is available. However, continued development to make it a more solid and full-featured application has taken a lot of the developer time so the next update will be paid. Originally, there will be a discounted beta version available to support continued progress. Buyers of the beta will get the normal cost later version without further cost. Just like Piskel, Pyxel Edit also includes lots of new features that make it better than others. Try it out, if you want to create a professional project.
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1. PaintCAD
PaintCAD is a simple yet powerful portable graphics editor that gives you the possibility to put together GIF animations, 3D photographs and a variety of stylish fonts. The software also features video recording and snapshot grabbing via your webcam. It offers an interactive interface, and its main windows contain multiple tools and shortcuts in order to create a stunning design. The most addictive feature about this graphics editor is that…
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3. Lospec Pixel Editor
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5. Pixelsque
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6. Dotpict
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7. Tile Studio
Tile Studio is a Windows-based graphics editor that combines a bitmap editor for developing graphics and a map editor for designing video game level maps. The software can be used together with any programing language since the output is completely programmable. It starts with a very basic level, and now it has millions of users around the world who can use it to create bitmap graphics and develop their own…
8. Pixen
Pixen is an all-in-one professional pixel art editor that is designed for working low-resolution raster art, such as those 8bit sprites found in old-school video games. The software feature includes a unique color palette system, high zoom support, pattern, layers and a massive range of unique tools, etc. It also packs all the tool pixel artists need in an intuitive, native interface. With the help of this software program, you…
9. Jpixel
Jpixel is one of the most leading free to use editor for making pixel art animations and tile-sets. It is one of the best alternatives to Piskel and offers all the similar services with some new features. With the help of this software solution, you can easily create animations and export them as sprite sheet or GIFs a well also able to create a mockup with tiles and export them…
10. GrafX2
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11. GraphicsGale
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12. Aseprite
Aseprite is the most leading art software solution that is dedicated to the creation of pixel art. It is a unique solution and provides users with an exciting way to render whatever art they want without having to focus on any of the harder aspects of managing the solution not designed for pixel art. It has a massive range of programs that established an ideal layout not only for the…
13. Piskel
Piskel is a free to use web-based application that allows you to create sprites or pixel art. It is the world of world’s best artists and creative thinkers who look for new ways to increase their output into the digital age. The website gives you the private liberty of your animations that only you can see. You can also be able to use this site to export your artwork into…