# FTL Paint — Pixel Art On the Go

> Mobile pixel art creation tool with advanced features for artists and developers. (iPhone/iPad app by Nikolai Shkurkin.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ftl-paint/id1533362594 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nikolai Shkurkin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1332590548)
- Category: Productivity, Graphics & Design
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-03-31
- Data updated: 2026-06-04
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ftl-paint/id1533362594/reviews.md

## What is FTL Paint?

Make pixel art on the go with your phone or tablet! During lunch, on the bus, or wherever you are, make wonderful 8-bit creations for yourself, your game, or to share with the world. Built by a game developer for casual users, artists, and developers alike.

Core Features:
  -  Common tools like Paint, Erase, Lasso, Fill, Color picker
  -  Additional tools such as Curves, Color Replace.
  -  Image import and Export support.
  -  Layer Management.
  -  Various kinds of Color Mixers
  -  In-App documentation.
  -  Create sprite sheets, tilemaps, and simple animations.
  -  Export PNGs and JSON.

Experimental Features:
  -  Unreal Engine Paper2D export (engine plugin still WIP)

This app is still under development. Please send an email to nshkurkin[at]ftlgoats.com if you want to suggest features, improvements, or report bugs.

## Key features

- Common and advanced drawing tools
- Image import and export
- Layer management
- Color mixers
- Sprite sheet and tilemap creation
- Animation support
- PNG and JSON export

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ftl-paint/id1533362594/reviews.md

### 5/5 — A joy to use

*2023-04-15*

This is a hidden gem. One of the better pixel art editors in the App Store.  The interface and tools are thoughtfully designed and it has some features not found in any of the other pixel editors in the AppStore. I hope it receives more updates.

## Frequently asked questions about FTL Paint

### What kind of tools does FTL Paint offer?

FTL Paint provides common tools like Paint, Erase, Lasso, Fill, and Color picker, along with additional tools such as Curves and Color Replace for more advanced editing.

### Can I import and export images with FTL Paint?

Yes, FTL Paint supports both image import and export. You can export your creations in PNG and JSON formats.

### Does FTL Paint support layers?

Yes, FTL Paint includes layer management, allowing you to work with multiple layers for more complex pixel art creations.

### What types of projects can I create with FTL Paint?

You can create sprite sheets, tilemaps, and simple animations with FTL Paint, making it suitable for game development assets.

### Is FTL Paint available on all devices?

FTL Paint is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, and is rated for ages 4 and up.

### How often is FTL Paint updated?

The latest version of FTL Paint is 0.8.3, which was last updated on August 28, 2021. The app is still under development, suggesting potential for future updates.

### Does FTL Paint have ads?

FTL Paint is free and does not contain advertisements.

### Where can I find documentation for FTL Paint?

FTL Paint includes in-app documentation to help users understand its features and functionalities.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 0.8.3 — 2021-08-28

For v0.8.2 ==> v0.8.3 there is a fix for a crash on smaller screens. In the meantime, I've been redesigning the UI engine (hopefully I get that done eventually) so pardon the lack of new features.

### 0.8.2 — 2021-07-11

v0.8.2: Minor bug fixes and tweaks
  -  Adjust naming in Unreal Engine Paper2D Export
  -  Tilemap resize fixes

### 0.8.1 — 2021-05-06

v0.8.1: Bug fixes, corrected status bar color, UI tweaks, prototype Unreal Engine Paper2D export

### 0.8.0 — 2021-03-31

No release notes.

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All apps by Nikolai Shkurkin: https://appshunter.io/developer/1332590548

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