# Pixel Paint: 8bit art — retro camera + pixel art maker

> 8-bit pixel art creator with retro camera and advanced editing tools. (iPhone/iPad app by Felt Tip Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-paint-8bit-art/id1183955795 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Felt Tip Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/306118159)
- Category: Photo & Video, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.10/5 from 77 App Store ratings · 62 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-01-03
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-paint-8bit-art/id1183955795/reviews.md

## What is Pixel Paint?

Brought to you by the creator of C64 Paint, Pixel Paint is THE 8-bit paint program for your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Shoot photos in retro game system camera modes, draw pixels with colors compatible with home computers, customize your color palette, or import photos with state-of-the-art dithering and adaptive color palettes. Supports iCloud sync across all of your devices. 

Features:
- Camera with 4 retro modes and brightness/contrast controls.
- Import Photos: select from 5 different color palettes and 4 dithering modes.
- Image Editor.
- iCloud sync.

Image Editor features:
- Create images up to 256 x 256 pixels in size.
- Indexed color with up to 16 colors.
- Customizable color palette. 
- RGBA, HSB, and Swatch color pickers.
- Copy/Paste colors.
- Selection tool with ability to cut, copy, paste, move, and fill.
- Hand tool for pan and zoom.
- Brush tool with selectable brush size.
- Supports two-finger pan and zoom.
- Bucket Fill.

Unlock the app to:
- Save more than 5 images in the Gallery.
- Import photos.
- Export all images as PNG files inside a Zip file. 
- Backup and restore all images.

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## Key features

- Retro camera modes
- Customizable color palettes
- Photo import with dithering
- Image editor
- iCloud sync
- Indexed color support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Features | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Pixel Paint?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Great for pixel art
- ✨ Simple interface
- 🚀 Works well
- 💰 Reasonable price
- 🖼️ Good canvas size
- 🌟 Best pixel art app

**Cons**

- 💸 Cost to import photos
- 🎨 Limited colors
- 🤔 Difficult settings
- 😩 Washed out colors
- 🤏 Small blocks
- 🚫 No fill tool
- 🌈 Limited color palette
- 💰 Too pricey
- ❌ Limited color options
- 🆓 Free version is a demo
- 📦 No folders/reorganize
- 🎛️ Incomplete hexcode support
- 📉 Limited canvas size
- 📸 Photo import issues
- 💸 Paid features required for basic use

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Color changes on canvas
- Camera rotated on iPad
- App crashes on save
- App won't open photo/new project
- Background is black after import

**Most requested features**

- Add extra color slots/folders
- Video to pixel format conversion
- Ability to type exact hex codes
- Flipbook animation feature
- Transparency support
- Save custom color palettes
- Import multiple images onto one canvas
- Delete multiple items at once
- Sort images into order
- Fill tool
- Line, box, and circle tools
- Layering for tiles
- GIF animation
- Online library for sharing
- NES color palettes
- C64 multicolor resolution option
- Increase canvas size limit
- HSB color mode

## Recent user reviews (10 of 62)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-paint-8bit-art/id1183955795/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best pixel art editor for iOS

*2025-01-25, version 1.1.0*

No nonsense, easy to use, reliable

### 5/5 — La reseña

*2024-04-19, version 1.1.0*

La mejor aplicación que e visto en mi vida para pincelar pero está muy chula la aplicación los felicito por aver creado la mejor aplicación del mundo 
Mundial muy cool y tiene muchas cosas más y se merece ser famosa ya la compartí con todos mis amigos que está increíble

### 4/5 — this app is EXTRAORDINARY!

*2022-07-19, version 1.1.0*

This is just the app i wanted, it’s nice to mess around with but there is only one thing wrong with it, 
when i put a colour down (like red)
and change the colour
it changes to that on the canvas and i can’t get it back then,
Maybe make extra slots of colours that u can scroll though, like a colour folder with all ur colours u have made and click them to get it?
It would be a perfect app if u fixed that and i would use it more
BESIDES THAT, ITS SO AWESOME! !!!
i hope u reply to this happy!!

### 5/5 — Мега приложение

*2022-02-17*

Не пишу обычно Отзывы. Но это приложение просто бомба. Фух, почувствовал детский восторг. Добавьте возможность перевода видио в формат пикселей. Даже как платную функцию. Двойной респект разработчикам. 🤘🏻🎸🤘🏻

### 1/5 — Жесть

*2022-02-09*

Жесть

### 2/5 — WHY

*2021-10-08, version 1.1.0*

I just wish it didn’t COST money on the import photo but at least it is pixel.

### 5/5 — A

*2021-05-03*

It’s ok

### 5/5 — Great to mess around with!

*2021-01-18, version 1.1.0*

It’s not a professional app but for a free pixel art app to mess around with, it’s really good. I have used a few pixel art creators like aseprite and photoshop on my MacBook but this is neat and good. Good job.

### 5/5 — .

*2021-01-12, version 1.1.0*

nice

### 1/5 — Pretty Bad Quality

*2021-01-03, version 1.1.0*

I downloaded this app think, I can make some really cool pixel art with this, BOY WAS I WRONG! The colors are so washed out and dull, and it’s so hard to figure out the settings. As soon as I uploaded my first picture, I couldn’t even recognize it. This is a good app idea but is very poorly done.

## Frequently asked questions about Pixel Paint

### What is Pixel Paint?

Pixel Paint is an 8-bit art program for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. It allows you to create pixel art using a retro camera, import photos, and edit them with various tools. The app offers features like customizable color palettes and iCloud sync.

### What are the key features of Pixel Paint?

Key features include a retro camera with multiple modes, the ability to import photos with different color palettes and dithering options, and a comprehensive image editor. You can also customize color palettes, use selection tools, and pan/zoom with hand and brush tools.

### How much does Pixel Paint cost?

The app is free to download and use with basic functionality. To unlock advanced features like saving more than 5 images, importing photos, exporting all images as PNGs in a Zip file, and backing up/restoring images, an in-app purchase is required.

### What devices is Pixel Paint compatible with?

Pixel Paint is designed for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. It also supports iCloud sync across all of your Apple devices, allowing you to seamlessly transfer your work.

### What are some common use cases for Pixel Paint?

Users can create retro game sprites, design pixel art for social media, generate vintage-style photos, or experiment with digital art creation. It's ideal for anyone looking to produce 8-bit aesthetic visuals.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.0 — 2018-11-30

- added ability to copy and paste colors as hex codes.
- under-the-hood improvements.

### 1.0.4 — 2018-04-12

Fixed crash when saving image to photo library.

### 1.0.3 — 2018-03-09

Updated layout and fixed a bug with Gallery screen rotation.

### 1.0.2 — 2017-06-26

Bug Fixes.

### 1.0.1 — 2017-01-11

Bug fixes!
- Fixed a bug that caused the app to crash when going through the in-app purchase process.
- Fixed a bug with camera image orientation.
- Fixed a bug with the bucket fill tool.

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