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We've compiled a list of 48 free and paid alternatives to Pixen. The primary competitors include GIMP, Paint.NET. In addition to these, users also draw comparisons between Pixen and Microsoft Paint, Aseprite, FireAlpaca. Also you can look at other similar options here: Photos and Graphics Software.


GIMP
Free Open Source

GIMP is a free program for such photo retouching, image composition and image authoring.

Paint.net is a free and very capable image editing software for Windows. Great alternative to Photoshop for people that do not need all the stuff PS offers.

Aseprite
Open Source

Aseprite is a program by David Capello for creating animated sprites and pixel art.

FireAlpaca is the image editor that can be used readily and easily.

Grafx2
Free Open Source

GrafX2 is a bitmap paint program inspired by the Amiga programs Deluxe Paint and Brilliance.

Piskel
Free Open Source

Piskel, free online sprite editor.

RealWorld Paint is an free portable image/photo/animation editor.

Pixaki is a powerful pixel art creation app for iPad.

Saint Paint is the ideal paint package for creating and editing True Colour, 256 colour, 16 colour...

Pixen is a pixel art editor designed for working with low-resolution raster art, such as those...

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Pixen Overview

Pixen is a pixel art editor designed for working with low-resolution raster art, such as those 8-bit sprites found in old-school video games. With innovative features like a color palette system, patterns, and high-zoom support, Pixen packs all the tools pixel artists need in an intuitive, Mac-native interface. Pixen also makes creating frame-by-frame animations fun and easy.

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