Pixquare - Pixel Art Studio

Pixquare - Pixel Art Studio

#1 pixel art editor

2.7K ratings
629 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 13, 2023
  • July 5, 2026

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This application is a comprehensive pixel art editor designed for both beginners and professionals. It offers a wide array of tools for creating game assets, animations, and digital art. The interface is intuitive and customizable, supporting various input methods and advanced features for detailed artwork.

Intuitive and customizable UI
RGB and Indexed color modes
Tileset/Tilemap system
Timelapse recording
Apple Pencil support
Animation timeline panel
Aseprite file compatibility
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What's New in Pixquare

2.69.0

July 5, 2026

Features: - Liquify tools: push, expand, and shrink - Added Recently deleted folder - New artwork from clipboard content Enhancements: - Added an option to remove duplicate tiles - Tiled mode toggle-all action to gesture pad/joystick - Added the little Dino to the theme system - New frames are added together after the last selected frame instead of after each individual selected frame. - Added an option to pin the layer property panel - AA threshold for the text tool - Some minor UI enhancements Fixes: - Fixed color adjustment/level adjustment not working on multiple layers with the same tileset - Minor UI bugs

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User reviews

It’s very well formatted!

I really enjoy using it and everything on it is very simple to use and easily accessible but I don’t like how you must pay for more than two projects I’ve been having to delete my drawings to continue to draw.. I would recommend at least making it up to 5 or 10 just to make it easier to actually draw..👀
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Love this little app

It is fun to pass the time while commuting or time to relax, instead of scrolling or consuming content I can practice a new skill!

Great pixel art app for the phone 👍

Mastering this is worth your time

I don’t ever go into the App Store to hunt down an app I want to leave a review for, this is the only one. If you want to make pixel art on your mobile device, Pixquare is worth your money.

I’ve been cruising around so. many. art programs. It’s truly mind boggling that not a one can deliver a smooth experience for pixel art. There are four big reasons I would choose this over photoshop, procreate, the list goes on.

1. Tools made for pixels. Opacity on perfectly square, pixel sized dots. Ability to curve lines, select pixels and move them without creating blurriness. Rotating selections without blurry result.

2. TILE MAP. I will be the first to say it’s a little overwhelming to handle, but it is SO worth it to learn. Being able to put together scenes with quick grab tiles you drew it impossibly useful. Exporting them as you need, with our without padding, is so glorious.

3. Exporting. All the exporting options you could need for pixel art. Blow it up without 500 extra steps so it’s crisp and clear when you share it ion social media. Keep it small and it will save right and transfer smoothly into your game.

4. Animation tools. I am only now scratching the surface on this and I think it’s going to blow Procreate right out of the water. I already know you can animate in one spot, watch your animation play out and then have each frame spread out perfectly on a sprite sheet without having to rearrange your 15 different movements, so it’s winning really hard right now.

I only have two small things I’d like to see. These are the smallest little gripes, nothing much at all. While still getting used to the app, I’d like the ability to leave names of devices on. The app runs very heavily on you learning what every pictogram stands for. When you click on something like the move tool, on the right side the properties show up with names (deselect/invert/clear) but the names disappear after a few seconds. Would like to see an option to leave the written names of what each button does left on.

Second would be more explanation in the layers window, specifically the fact that there are two places to ‘add layers’, one on the left and one on the right. I know now that the on on the right is frames for animation, but this still continues to boggle me every time I’m in layers. Would love to see more text options with explanations of what buttons do in all of the menus in the layers section. But once again it’s the smallest thing and I could see it being hard to add names to so many tools.

Also thank you for the small little message that showed up while I was drawing saying ‘hey you you’re doing a good job that’s all I had to say keep drawing’ or something along those lines. Had a little heart attack thinking it was about to be some ad or cash shop push but it wasn’t! It was just encouragement! I LOVE THIS APP.
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Absolutely love it!😍

This game is such a good pixel art game. I just wish they had more pixel art that you can do instead of you’ve made, but I just love it so much. It’s my favorite game. Thank you.❤️

The best pixel art app!

I got this app as a supplement to Aseprite but I find myself wishing it was as good as Pixquare whenever I use it now!

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Duplicate layers that cannot be removed

Bug

Drawn content disappearing from layers

Bug

Lack of save functionality

Bug

Requested Features

8 requests

Ability to merge layers

Feature

Option to customize imported palette colors

Feature

Radial symmetry tool

Feature

Polyline tool

Feature

Separate layer and timeline sections

Feature

Brush stabilizer

Feature

Ability to rotate symmetry lines

Feature

Higher canvas resolution

Feature

FAQ

What can I create with Pixquare?

Pixquare allows you to create pixel art for various purposes, including game assets, animations, and digital illustrations. Its versatile toolset supports detailed artwork and complex animations with features like a timeline panel and onion skinning.

What are the key features of Pixquare?

Key features include a highly customizable and intuitive UI with left-hand mode, support for both RGB and Indexed color modes, a tileset/tilemap system, timelapse recording, and full Apple Pencil support. It also offers advanced tools for brushes, selection, color manipulation, and a robust layer/timeline panel for animation.

Is Pixquare free to use?

The application is free to download and use, offering a robust set of features for pixel art creation. It operates on a freemium model, with additional features and capabilities available through in-app purchases.

What devices is Pixquare compatible with?

Pixquare is designed to work on both iPads and iPhones, ensuring a consistent and powerful pixel art creation experience across Apple mobile devices. It leverages device-specific features like Apple Pencil for enhanced control.

Can I import and export files with Pixquare?

Yes, Pixquare offers extensive file compatibility. It supports importing and exporting Aseprite files, importing GIFs with all frames, and exporting to PNG, GIF, MOV, and sprite sheets. You can also import photos and files as reference layers.