# Pixel Art & GIF Maker — Draw dots and animate GIFs

> Draw dots and animate GIFs (iPhone/iPad app by Hiroyuki Sonozuka.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-art-and-gif-maker/id6757945665 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hiroyuki Sonozuka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528423565)
- Category: Graphics & Design
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.1 · 21 MB
- Languages: English, Japanese
- Released: 2026-02-06
- Data updated: 2026-07-29
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-art-and-gif-maker/id6757945665/reviews.md

## What is Pixel Art & GIF Maker?

Draw pixel art, animate it as GIFs, and keep your small creations organized in one intuitive editor.

Pixel Art & GIF Maker is built for quick, playful creation. Start with a canvas size, draw one pixel at a time, add frames for motion, trace from references, import photos as pixel art, export GIFs, save your artwork, and arrange favorite pieces on boards.

What you can do:
- Draw pixel art with a focused grid editor
- Choose from multiple canvas sizes
- Use pen, eraser, color, and movement tools while drawing
- Copy and paste selected pixel areas
- Add, duplicate, move, and delete animation frames
- Show, hide, and pin underlay frames
- Place a reference image on the canvas while drawing
- Convert a photo into pixels on the current frame
- Export animated GIFs
- Save and organize finished artwork
- Collect finished pieces as sticker-style items
- Build boards with free placement
- Save and share your creations

Recommended for:
- Pixel art beginners
- Retro and 8-bit style creators
- People who want a simple GIF animation workflow
- Anyone who wants to draw while referencing photos or rough sketches
- Anyone who wants to organize and display the art they make

Create tiny characters, icons, game-style art, and animated pixel pieces in one friendly studio.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 17.7 — 2026-07-28

Version 17.5 adds pixel-by-pixel process videos. Choose the reveal order and drawing speed, preview the result, then save or share it as an MP4. The editor menu is now organized into clearer categories.

### 17.6 — 2026-07-22

Version 17.5 adds pixel-by-pixel process videos. Choose the reveal order and drawing speed, preview the result, then save or share it as an MP4. The editor menu is now organized into clearer categories.

### 17.5 — 2026-07-11

Version 17.5 adds pixel-by-pixel process videos. Choose the reveal order and drawing speed, preview the result, then save or share it as an MP4. The editor menu is now organized into clearer categories.

### 17.4 — 2026-07-09

Version 17.3 improves the editor experience and help flow, making frame-based GIF animation, underlays, reference images, copy-paste, and photo pixel import easier to discover.

### 17.3 — 2026-06-30

Version 17.3 improves the editor experience and help flow, making frame-based GIF animation, underlays, reference images, copy-paste, and photo pixel import easier to discover.

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All apps by Hiroyuki Sonozuka: https://appshunter.io/developer/1528423565

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