# Dot Canvas - Pixel Art Maker — Trace, draw, and export pixels

> Trace, draw, and export pixels (iPhone/iPad app by MITSUKO MARGOT KUBOTA ONO.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-canvas-pixel-art-maker/id6772445347 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MITSUKO MARGOT KUBOTA ONO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1799524637)
- Category: Graphics & Design, Photo & Video
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 12 MB
- Languages: American English, Canadian French, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), Latin American Spanish and 4 more
- Released: 2026-06-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dot-canvas-pixel-art-maker/id6772445347/reviews.md

## What is Dot Canvas?

A simple and easy-to-use pixel art creation app.
Color each square on a small canvas to create icons, avatars, game assets, retro-style pixel art, and more.

With basic tools such as pen, eraser, fill, and eyedropper, you can easily draw pixel art by hand.
You can also import a reference image, making it possible to create pixel art while using a photo or illustration as a guide.

Your creations can be saved in the app and edited, duplicated, renamed, shared, or saved as images later.
With support for transparent backgrounds and background color settings, this app is useful for creating social media icons, design materials, game sprites, and small illustrations.

● Main Features
【Easily Create Pixel Art】
・Create a new canvas by choosing a canvas size
・Draw pixel art by coloring each square
・Use pen, eraser, and fill tools
・Pick colors from the canvas with the eyedropper
・Undo / Redo support
・Edit while viewing the grid

【A Clear and Easy-to-Use Editor】
・Zoom in and out with pinch gestures
・Move the canvas freely in Move Mode
・Reset the view with Fit View
・Thick grid lines at regular intervals
・Left-right mirror drawing support
・Transparent background and background color settings

【Draw with a Reference Image】
・Import photos or images as reference images
・Create pixel art while viewing the reference image
・Show or hide the reference image
・Adjust the reference image opacity
・Adjust the position and size of the reference image
・Create icons and avatars while using photos as a guide

【Manage Colors with My Palette】
・Save frequently used colors to My Palette
・Reorder palette colors
・Long-press the current color to add it to My Palette
・Create with your own custom color set

【Save and Organize Your Work】
・Save your pixel art in the app
・View saved works in a list
・Duplicate your works

【Save and Share as Images】
・Save your pixel art as an image
・Export as transparent PNG
・Use your creations as social media icons, game assets, or illustration materials

【Easy-to-Use Settings】
・Light Mode and Dark Mode support
・Show or hide the search field
・Turn Auto Save on or off

【No Login Required】
・Start using the app without creating an account
・Your creations are managed on your device
・Enjoy creating pixel art anytime

Perfect for creating social media icons, avatars, game assets, retro-style illustrations, and small pixel art.
A simple pixel art creation app that lets you draw by hand while using reference images as a guide.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7.0 — 2026-08-18

Added a one-time purchase option to remove ads.
You can purchase it or restore your purchase from Settings.

### 1.6.0 — 2026-06-15

Added support for Korean, Chinese, and several other languages.

### 1.5.0 — 2026-06-14

1. Added export size options.
2. Added a Shape tool.
3. Added a Selection tool.

### 1.2.0 — 2026-06-13

Added Move, Flip, and Rotate tools.
You can now move your pixel art one pixel at a time, flip it horizontally or vertically, and rotate it 90 degrees.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-06-05

This update adds backup and restore support.

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All apps by MITSUKO MARGOT KUBOTA ONO: https://appshunter.io/developer/1799524637

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