# PixelForge - Pixel Art Studio — Draw, Animate & Export Sprites

> Draw, Animate & Export Sprites (iPhone/iPad app by Mohamed Nagy.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelforge-pixel-art-studio/id6758704485 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mohamed Nagy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1582361271)
- Category: Graphics & Design, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 55 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-02-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-13
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelforge-pixel-art-studio/id6758704485/reviews.md

## What is PixelForge?

The pixel art studio built for game developers, sprite artists, and retro creators. Draw, animate frame-by-frame, and export spritesheets — all on iPhone and iPad. No subscription required to start.

PROFESSIONAL PIXEL ART TOOLS

- Precision Drawing - Pixel-perfect brushes with customizable sizes (1-3px)
- Advanced Layer System - Unlimited layers for complex artwork (Pro)
- Color Management - HSV color picker with custom palette creation
- Shape Tools - Draw circles, rectangles, lines with pixel precision
- Smart Selection - Lasso, rectangle, and magic wand selection tools
- Eyedropper Tool - Sample any color directly from your canvas

ANIMATION FEATURES

- Frame-by-Frame Editor - Full control over every frame
- Timeline Control - Adjust frame duration and playback speed
- Frame Management - Add, duplicate, delete, and reorder frames
- Onion Skinning - See adjacent frames while editing for smooth animation
- Play/Pause Preview - Preview animations in real-time
- Export - Save as animated GIF or sprite sheets

ADVANCED FEATURES

- Image Import - Convert photos to pixel art with dithering
- Tiling Preview - Create seamless textures and patterns
- Canvas Resizing - From 1x1 to 256x256 pixels
- Undo/Redo - 50-step history
- Clipboard Support - Copy, cut, and paste selections
- Color Replace - Swap colors across your entire project
- Dithering Patterns - Retro-style gradients and shading

EXPORT OPTIONS

- PNG, GIF, and sprite sheet export
- Auto-save so you never lose work
- Share directly from the app

PERFECT FOR

- Game developers creating sprites and tilesets
- Pixel artists and illustrators
- Retro game enthusiasts
- Animation hobbyists
- Anyone who loves pixel art

FREE AND PRO

Free tier includes:
- 2 layers, 4 animation frames
- All basic drawing tools
- Project saving and export

Pro unlocks:
- Unlimited layers and frames
- Premium tools: dithering, gradient fill, magic wand, color replace, move tool
- Tiling preview mode

UNIVERSAL APP

Optimized for both iPhone and iPad. Hardware-accelerated rendering via Skia for smooth, responsive drawing.

Download PixelForge and start building your pixel art today.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime | $2.99 | one-time |
| PixelForge Pro - Lifetime | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 AI Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 AI Credits | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 AI Credits | $12.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.6.2 — 2026-07-27

Thank you for using PixelForge! This update brings performance improvements, bug fixes, and refinements to make your pixel art and sprite editing experience smoother than ever. Keep creating — we love seeing what you make.

### 4.6.1 — 2026-07-01

We've been polishing things up! This update brings performance improvements, stability fixes, and a smoother experience overall. Thanks for using the app — keep your creativity flowing!

### 4.1 — 2026-05-19

We're constantly improving Pixel Art Studio to make your pixel art experience even better. This update includes performance improvements, bug fixes, and stability enhancements to keep everything running smoothly. Thank you for creating with us!

### 4 — 2026-04-24

Performance improvements and bug fixes. Thank you for using PixelForge!

### 3.4 — 2026-04-14

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

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All apps by Mohamed Nagy: https://appshunter.io/developer/1582361271

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