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Pixel Art Maker Online Free — Create Pixel Art in Browser

Draw pixel art on a customizable grid — 8×8 to 64×64 pixels. Use fill bucket, mirror drawing, and animation frames. Export PNG at multiple scales. No signup, no install.

Tools & Features

Pencil

Click or drag to paint cells with the active color.

Fill bucket

Flood-fill all connected cells of the same color.

Eraser

Set cells to transparent (right-click also erases).

Eyedropper

Click any cell to pick its color as the active color.

Mirror X / Y

Paint symmetrically across horizontal or vertical axis.

Animation frames

Add frames and preview looping animations.

Zoom 1×–4×

Scale the canvas view for detailed editing.

PNG export

Download at 1×, 4×, or 8× for high-res output.

Pixel Art Grid Size Guide

GridBest for
8×8Favicon, icon, simple emoji
16×16Game sprites, retro icons, social avatars
32×32Detailed sprites, small scenes
64×64Full character art, complex scenes

Frequently Asked Questions

What grid sizes are available?

You can choose from 8×8, 16×16, 32×32, or 64×64 grids. 16×16 is the standard for icon-style pixel art. 32×32 works well for game sprites. 64×64 supports more detailed artwork. Changing the grid size clears the canvas.

How does the fill (bucket) tool work?

The fill tool uses a flood-fill algorithm to color all connected cells that share the same color as the cell you clicked. Only orthogonally adjacent cells (up, down, left, right) are filled — diagonal connections are not included.

What is mirror mode?

Mirror X automatically paints the horizontally mirrored counterpart of every stroke you draw. Mirror Y does the same vertically. Enabling both creates four-way symmetry. This is ideal for drawing symmetric sprites like faces, animals, or icons.

How do I erase cells?

Select the Eraser tool and click or drag over cells to make them transparent. You can also right-click any cell with any tool active to instantly erase that cell.

What export formats are supported?

Export PNG at 1× (actual pixel size), 4×, or 8× scale. The 8× export of a 16×16 canvas produces a 128×128 PNG — useful for sharing or use as game sprites. You can also copy the image directly to your clipboard.

Can I create animations?

Yes. Click "Add" to add frames and switch between them. Select FPS (4/8/12) and click Play to preview the animation loop in the editor. Export each frame as a PNG and assemble them in a sprite sheet or GIF editor.

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