Pixen - pixel art editor

Pixen - pixel art editor

Pixel art and animation editor

172 ratings
51 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 11, 2016
  • September 6, 2026
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Create and animate pixel art with a comprehensive set of tools. Manage projects, import/export various file formats, and utilize advanced features like layers and custom patterns. Optimized for Apple Pencil on iOS and macOS.

βœ“Pixel art and animation editing
βœ“High zoom levels
βœ“Color palettes
βœ“Animation frame editing
βœ“Import/export various file formats
βœ“Apple Pencil support
βœ“Layers and blend modes
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What users say about Pixen

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What's New in Pixen

4.0.6

September 6, 2026

- Copying layers is more reliable - Performance improvements

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$9.99

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Unlock all features, file types, and more.

User reviews

Pretty good

Little buggy and could borrow some bits from other iPad apps like undo gestures and stuff. There is more tapping around menus than is necessary. however the iCloud sync with the Mac version alone makes it a very nice tool for pixel game art. Work on the go and then the stuff is right there on the computer ready to be exported.
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This app is great! It is very easy to use and is overall good for beginners. However, I would like there to be a gallery so I can actually see my artworks. You can of course just screenshot it, but a gallery would make things much easier.

I WAS SO WROWN

SORRY FOR MY LAST REVIEW I JUST GOT MY ART BACK I AM SO SORRY

a couple problems but great

really awesome app and its perfect except for the fact that after i drew one image it wont let me make anything else? its really weird because i cant make animations or drawings. also whenever i download its pretty low quality but i dont care much about that i can just screenshot 🀷. ALSO this one makes me really annoyed it’s the fact that there is no gallery. you cant look back at your drawings, you cant watch your animations, none of it. so you’re practically forced to download it or its just gone 🀷 but overall great app and easy to use πŸ‘
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seems really great but i cant use it too much yet

id like to use my logitech mouse with this app but it doesnt work with it at all, and for me its too much extra work and eventually hurts my finger in the longrun to hold down the frame for 2 seconds each time when i want to duplicate the frames etc, so i havent used the app much but it looks great and i think ill buy an apple mouse see if that fairs better, thank you for your work making this app
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

14 issues

App crashes

Bug

Cannot make anything else after one image

Bug

Cannot export

Bug

App crashes when exporting

Bug

Export as JPG without transparent background

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Artwork doesn't save latest edit

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Crashes when undoing

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Crashes when exiting artwork

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Doesn't save

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App won't open

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Crashes on boot

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Export in gif to photos bug

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Cannot save images to camera roll (app crashes)

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Crash on startup

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Requested Features

8 requests

Undo gestures

Feature

Gallery for artworks

Feature

Redo button

Feature

Keep animation preview screen up while working

Feature

Option to choose background color

Feature

Spill bucket eraser

Feature

Larger button size option

Feature

Undo button on left side for left-handed users

Feature

FAQ

What is Pixen?

Pixen is a native pixel art and animation editor designed for creating low-resolution raster art, similar to sprites found in old-school video games. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools for both pixel art creation and animation editing.

What are the key features of Pixen?

Key features include support for high zoom levels, animation editing with a filmstrip view, color palettes, a wide array of drawing tools, pattern creation, layers with blend modes, and various import/export options for different file formats.

How much does Pixen cost?

The app is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases for additional features or content. Specific pricing for these in-app purchases can be found within the app store listing.

What devices is Pixen compatible with?

Pixen is available as a native application for both iOS and macOS. It is optimized for Apple Pencil on iPad, offering advanced features like hover support with Apple Pencil Pro.

What kind of projects can I create with Pixen?

You can create a wide range of pixel art projects, including character sprites, game assets, icons, and animated sequences. The app is well-suited for retro game development, digital illustration, and creating animated GIFs.