# Pixel art editor - Dottable -

> Pixel art creation tool with layers, brushes, and GIF export. (iPhone/iPad app by Yosuke Seki.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-art-editor-dottable/id946923840 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yosuke Seki](https://appshunter.io/developer/824851972)
- Category: Entertainment, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 1,505 App Store ratings · 343 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2015-01-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-art-editor-dottable/id946923840/reviews.md

## What is Pixel art editor?

BE CREATIVE in your spare time!!
This app enables you to make a pixel art easily.
Although the operation is simple, it has layer editing, color making and other professional tools.

Wanna make your original work during your spare time  or before going to bed?

To prevent a crash, creating a new project needs more than 300MB free space of your device. 
Sorry for the inconvenience.

The app’s main functions are below.

- Layer editing
You can add, delete and copy layers.
You can also choose the layer display or non-display and change the order of layers.

- Various tools
The app has basic tools to paint.
(Pen, Syringe, blotting out, rectangle, circle, transfer... etc)

- Animated GIF export
Each layer is going to be one frame.

- Undo, Redo
You can cancel the line you draw.

- Color making
 You can make your favorite color easily.
It is also able to choose a color you would like to change to transparent.
You can save 20 colors in maximum by a work.

- Zoom-in, Zoom-out
You can paint details by the Zoom-in, Zoom-out function.

- Saving several works
You can save several project files of your favorite works, so you can edit you work other day.

- Setting canvas size
You can set any canvas size from 5*5〜120*120.

- Setting the dot size of exportation
You can choose the dot size of exportation.
The work will be saved as a png file in you r camera roll.

- Rotate function
You can rotate a work horizontally and vertically.

- Selection area
You can edit, transfer and copy only the area you selected.

- Loading a picture for trace
You can load a picture in forefront or back. You can set a rate of transparency, a position and a rate of magnification.

- Conversion function of a picture to pixel art.
It is able to convert a picture in camera roll to pixel art.
After conversion, the pixel art will be loaded in new layer, so you can edit it.

## Key features

- Layer editing (add, delete, copy, display)
- Various painting tools (pen, syringe, rectangle)
- Animated GIF export
- Custom color creation and saving
- Load images for tracing
- Convert pictures to pixel art

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Removing ads, and increasing project storage limit | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Pixel art editor?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Great for pixel art
- 💡 Useful for game development
- 🚀 Efficient for small textures
- 🎨 Good color selection

**Cons**

- 🔒 Limited storage/canvas size
- 🐛 Blurry image exports
- 🔒 Limited layers
- 🔒 Lack of zoom/pan functionality
- 🔒 Restricted color options (no black/white/gray)

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to select custom colors
- Deletes unsaved work when exiting the app
- Ads interrupt music playback
- Transparent GIFs not exporting correctly

**Most requested features**

- Add palm rejection to prevent accidental drawing
- Increase maximum canvas size
- Add ability to rename/organize artworks
- Implement auto-color option for imported images
- Add line tool and more advanced drawing tools

## Recent user reviews (10 of 343)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-art-editor-dottable/id946923840/reviews.md

### 5/5 — DANG

*2026-03-30, version 2.16.3*

To be honest spent like 30min on it and I already love it

### 4/5 — Functional

*2026-03-29, version 2.16.3*

Crashes sometimes, but for simple low res pixel art it's actually extremely easy to use for a mobile app. I like it so it get ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

### 5/5 — para el k puso una estrella

*2026-02-19, version 2.16.3*

kaia,k no es culpa del creador que tengas un nokia ahi en la descripcion dice bro-esta good la app😇

### 5/5 — 진짜진짜 너무 좋아요!!!

*2026-01-19, version 2.16.3*

광고도 없고 편하고 좋아요 진짜로!!! 강추!!!

### 4/5 — Wish more

*2025-10-21, version 2.16.3*

Love drawing but my only issue comes from storage and space, also would like a setting for only pen touch to work so my palm won’t draw instead of the pen

### 5/5 — Works Perfect for what I need

*2025-10-16, version 2.16.3*

I really like this app for making  small pixel textures because I can save to my camera roll at only a couple pixels wide and with a transparent background. Thanks.

### 3/5 — Okay

*2025-08-31, version 2.16.3*

Good but only up to thirty

### 5/5 — 使いやすい

*2025-07-13*

使いやすくて課金もしてます。
上限に達してしまったので、さらなる上限を増やしていただきたいです……

### 5/5 — ドット絵アプリの中で一番

*2025-07-09*

いろんなアプリをダウンロードして使ってみて、このアプリが一番すきです！GIF作る時もグリッド表示できたら嬉しいです(^o^)

### 5/5 — 색깔을 어떻게 바꾸는지 모르겠다

*2025-06-20, version 2.16.3*

색깔을 어떻게 바꿔요?

## Frequently asked questions about Pixel art editor

### What can I create with this app?

This app allows you to create pixel art easily. You can design original works, add layers, use various painting tools, and even convert existing pictures into pixel art. The app also supports creating animated GIFs where each layer becomes a frame.

### What are the key features for creating pixel art?

Key features include layer editing, where you can add, delete, copy, and manage layers. It offers various painting tools like pen, syringe, and shape tools. You can also create and save custom colors, zoom in for detail, and load images for tracing.

### How can I export my pixel art?

You can export your creations as animated GIFs, with each layer serving as a frame. Additionally, your work can be saved as a PNG file directly to your device's camera roll. You can also set the dot size for exportation.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. This suggests that while core functionality is available for free, certain features or enhancements might require a purchase.

### What are the system requirements for creating new projects?

To prevent crashes, creating a new project requires more than 300MB of free space on your device. This is important to keep in mind before starting new creations to ensure a smooth experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.16.3 — 2023-07-21

- Bug fixes.

### 2.16.2 — 2023-07-17

- Minor fixes.

### 2.16.1 — 2023-03-30

- Fixed a bug with the fill tool.

### 2.16 — 2023-03-28

- Improved the color picker.
- The supported version is now iOS 14 or later.

### 2.15 — 2023-01-21

- Ad adjustment

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All apps by Yosuke Seki: https://appshunter.io/developer/824851972

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