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Pixaki 3 (Legacy)

Pixaki 3 (Legacy)

Create and animate pixel art

90 ratings
139 reviews
📊 Productivity
🎨 Graphics & Design
$24.99

Details

Released
April 17, 2017
Updated
March 10, 2021

Developer

Rizer Creative Ltd
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About

This powerful pixel art studio for iPad allows you to create detailed 2D graphics and animations. It offers advanced features like layers, custom palettes, and precise drawing tools, all within an intuitive multi-touch interface.

✓Custom canvas sizes
✓Layers with opacity control
✓Animation with onion skinning
✓Customizable color palettes
✓Reference layers for drawing over images
✓Line, rectangle, and ellipse tools
✓Powerful color replacement tool
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What users say about Pixaki 3 (Legacy)

Reviews of Pixaki 3 (Legacy) are mixed: the Graphics & Design app is rated 4.0/5 from 90 App Store ratings. What users like most: intuitive and user-friendly interface, excellent for pixel art creation and animation. Top complaints: high price point ($25) relative to features, frequent crashes and stability issues. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 🎨Excellent for pixel art creation and animation
  • ⚡Smooth workflow with Apple Pencil support
  • 📁Strong file format support and export options
  • 🎬Powerful animation features with layer-based system
  • 🔧Comprehensive set of essential pixel art tools
  • 💰One-time purchase (no subscription model)
  • 📚Good documentation and online resources
  • 🤝Responsive developer with good customer support
  • 🎯Best dedicated pixel art app available on iPad

Negative things

  • 💸High price point ($25) relative to features
  • 🐛Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • ❌Missing many basic professional features
  • 🎯Limited canvas size (max 1024x1024)
  • ⚙️Lack of advanced selection and transformation tools
  • 🖌️No opacity control for brushes and fill tools
  • 🎨No color wheel or advanced color selection
  • 📱Accidental input from hand/palm on screen
  • 🔄Slow development cycle with infrequent updates
  • ⚠️Tool switching glitches (eraser/pencil confusion)
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What's New in Pixaki 3 (Legacy)

3.7.9

March 10, 2021

Added information about Pixaki 4.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

とっても使いやすい

レガシーになってたので新しい4を買おうかと思ったけど日本語がないのが残念。すごく便利だからずっと使えればいいなとおもいます。
匿匿名58432

Stopped working

Worked great but the color picker has stopped working and i cant fix it
CGcool gamer764292738628272727

Pro update price

The update to pro 4 thats offered at a discounted price, doesn’t currently work. Apple charges $31 instead of the $6 please fix this.
EEpicnateman00

値段分の品質は欲しい

At least want the pen has pixel perfect function.
ビビユ

Great app.

Really good app. Good fun and the team have excellent customer support. Buy this!
LLilyclaw
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

17 issues

App crashes frequently, sometimes losing recent work

Bug

Eraser tool acts as pencil, drawing instead of erasing

Bug

Color picker stops working

Bug

Screen freezes when changing image size

Bug

Tool automatically switches to dropper or eraser unexpectedly

Bug

Layers become non-transparent after certain actions

Bug

Crashes when animation has more than 10 frames

Bug

Copy/paste duplication issues

Bug

GIF export produces incorrect colors and artifacts

Bug

Grid settings reset when clicking outside window

Bug

Pen tool occasionally fails to paint

Bug

Double-tap Apple Pencil gesture cannot be disabled

Bug

Long press with Apple Pencil triggers unwanted actions

Bug

File naming issues with periods (.)

Bug

Undo functionality fails after crashes

Bug

Reference layer color picker not working

Bug

Eyedropper delay too long and cannot be adjusted

Bug
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Requested Features

28 requests

Lasso tool for free-form selection

Feature

Free rotation (not just 90-degree increments)

Feature

Magic wand/color-based selection tool

Feature

Layer grouping and layer naming

Feature

Clipping masks and layer blending modes

Feature

Gradient and dithering tools

Feature

Tile map and tileset editor

Feature

Symmetry and mirror tools

Feature

Canvas rotation during drawing

Feature

Alpha lock functionality

Feature

Text/type tool

Feature

Resize and scale selections

Feature

Batch export functionality

Feature

Brush opacity control

Feature

Pattern and textured brushes

Feature

Improved palette management system

Feature

Animation timeline improvements

Feature

Copy/paste between projects

Feature

Keyboard shortcuts support

Feature

Palm rejection technology

Feature

Dedicated preview window

Feature

Layer visibility toggle improvements

Feature

Pixel-perfect line drawing

Feature

Gradient mapping

Feature

More built-in color palettes

Feature

Isometric grid options

Feature

Better Apple Pencil integration

Feature

Drag and drop file management

Feature

FAQ

What is Pixaki 3 (Legacy)?

Pixaki 3 (Legacy) is a powerful pixel art creation studio designed specifically for iPad. It provides a comprehensive set of tools for creating detailed pixel art and animations, mimicking features found in desktop applications but optimized for a multi-touch interface.

What are the key features of Pixaki 3 (Legacy)?

Key features include custom canvas sizes, support for up to 50 layers per frame with adjustable opacity, animation tools with per-frame duration and color-shifted onion skinning, fully customizable palettes, reference layers for drawing over images, shape and line tools, and a powerful color replacement tool.

How much does Pixaki 3 (Legacy) cost?

Based on the provided information, Pixaki 3 (Legacy) is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or subscription models, indicating a one-time purchase for the app.

What kind of art can I create with Pixaki 3 (Legacy)?

You can create a wide range of pixel art, from 8-bit game characters to complex isometric cityscapes. The app's animation features also allow you to bring your pixel art creations to life, making it suitable for animated sprites, GIFs, and short animations.

Can I import my own images or palettes into Pixaki 3 (Legacy)?

Yes, you can import images from your photo library to use as reference layers, allowing you to draw pixels over them. The app also supports importing custom color palettes in .aco, .pal, and .gpl formats, as well as palettes created in other software.