# Sprite Creator β€” The Pixel Art Maker > Pixel art creation tool for sprites, tile maps, and animated GIFs. (iPhone/iPad app by Skyler Lauren.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sprite-creator/id1078225966 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Skyler Lauren](https://appshunter.io/developer/889907116) - Category: Graphics & Design, Photo & Video - Price: $3.99 - Rating: 4.60/5 from 330 App Store ratings Β· 73 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 18.5 Β· 6 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2016-04-27 - Data updated: 2026-09-02 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sprite-creator/id1078225966/reviews.md ## What is Sprite Creator? Sprite Creator is a very powerful and easy to use pixel art drawing app. Create and import sprite sheets, tile maps, or even animated gifs. This app has been designed to be a simple and powerful tool for creating pixel art for games or for fun. Layer Editing Tools - Alpha sliders - Hide option to ignore layer - Copy - Merge down Animation Frame Tools - Onion skin - Onion skin alpha sliders - Live auto looping preview - Copy Exporting Features - png, gif, or jpg - Animated gifs - Sprite sheets and tile maps with full control over number of rows, columns, margin, and spacing - Single image series - Set Background Color (allows you to pick a specific background color for exporting) - Up scaling tool (increase the image size while keeping that pixel look) Importing Features - Import sprite sheets and tile maps and slice it into editable frames by setting width, height, margin and spacing. - Import animated gifs - Import png, gif, and jpg right from your camera roll Selection Options - Move - Flip - Rotate 90 degrees - Copy (copies a selected area for the selected layer) - Copy All (copies a selected area for all layers) - Paste (pastes whatever you have copied on a layer or even a new project's layer) Background options - Checkered - Color - Image Grid Options - On/Off Other Features - Save/Load right in the app - Create your own customized color palette with unlimited colors - RGBA and HSBA color sliders to find the perfect color - Create a new project at any size you want - Edit project size after creating it - Optional inspiration view (floating image from your camera roll for inspiration) - Tap and hold to load an image from your camera roll - Drag to move - Double tap to resize - Preview window to see your pixel art at a small size - Multiple brush sizes - Line, Square and Circle drawing tool - Hand Tool to make it easier to zoom and pan your canvas For more updates and to see Sprite Creator in action check out our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/spritecreator/ ## Key features - Layer editing tools - Animation frame tools with onion skinning - Export to PNG, GIF, JPG, sprite sheets, and tile maps - Import sprite sheets, tile maps, and animated GIFs - Selection and transformation tools - Customizable color palettes - Up-scaling tool ## Chart rankings - #69 in Top Paid Β· Graphics & Design (US App Store) ## What do users think of Sprite Creator? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - πŸ‘ Intuitive and easy-to-use interface - 🎨 Great for pixel art and sprite creation - ⚑ Quick to learn for beginners - 🎬 Excellent animation features - πŸ“ Layer system for organized editing - πŸ’Ύ Multiple export format options - 🎯 Reference image support while working - πŸ’° Good value for the price - πŸ–ΌοΈ Colorful retro aesthetic - πŸ“± Works well on mobile devices **Cons** - πŸ› Frequent crashes and stability issues - πŸ” Poor scrolling and zooming functionality - ❌ Onion skin feature doesn't work as expected - πŸ“€ Export functionality problematic - 🎨 Limited color palette options - πŸ’Ύ Data loss and file corruption issues - πŸ”„ Confusing UI after recent updates - βš™οΈ Missing basic editing tools - πŸ“± Orientation issues (portrait vs landscape) - πŸ–±οΈ Difficult pan/zoom controls **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes when exporting files - App crashes when saving progress - App crashes when opening certain projects - Colors disappearing randomly - Red pixels appearing unexpectedly - Zoom glitches and distortion - Freezing when pressing home button - Layers deleting unexpectedly - Image import deletes all frames - Cannot animate properly - Selection box doesn't allow moving without duplication - Hand/move tool not functioning - Onion skin causes grid to disappear - Background color not staying in place - Files won't open after updates - Export doesn't maintain transparency - White background instead of transparent on import/export - Accidental pixel drawing during pan/zoom - Palette colors not saving between sessions **Most requested features** - Text tool for adding text to sprites - Ability to export more than 4 frames at once - Resize/scale tool for content on layers - Flip and rotate tools for selections - Static layer that doesn't animate - Darken and lighten tools - Screen rotation support - Dithered gradients and outline edges - Redo button functionality - Copy and paste improvements - Auto-reverse animation layers - Palette import/save functionality - Color select tool for recoloring - Better file organization with folders - Transparency background support - True-size preview option - Hand/cursor tool for navigation - Cut option alongside copy/paste - In-app tutorial or guide - Apple Pencil support ## Recent user reviews (10 of 73) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sprite-creator/id1078225966/reviews.md ### 4/5 β€” How can I add Text? *2025-12-29, version 2.1.0* I’m trying to make something but I need to add text to it. So can I add text? And if I can how do you do it? ### 5/5 β€” Fun *2024-10-02, version 2.0.4* Pixel animations are colorful retro fun. Make them as simple or complex as you desire. Great price for β€œgif animation maker” I recommend purchasing to everyone interested. ### 5/5 β€” Excellent & Simple to Learn *2024-09-26, version 2.0.4* I’m going to give this app 5 stars because of how easy it is to use. It just saved me alot of time. ### 5/5 β€” Fantastic to have! *2023-10-13, version 2.0.4* Great tool to make sprites quick and easy. The animation bit is very helpful in planning and the layer system really helps with sprite edits ### 5/5 β€” My fave pixel app! *2023-10-04* Been using sprite creator for a few years and was blown away by how easy and friendly it was! Especially for making little gifs :) i had actually stopped making pixel art for a while so imagine my surprise when the app was not only VERY updated but even friendlier 😭 thank you so much for all your hard work Skyler!! ### 5/5 β€” It’s a really cool little app for whatever tomfoolery you wish to portray with pixels *2023-05-12, version 2.0.3* 10/10 ### 5/5 β€” Only pixel art animation app! *2022-12-07* Works great, and intuitive, it did not take me long to get started. Is there a way to keep a layer of the sprite from animating? To avoid copy and pasting a static part every time? If not that would be my first suggestion. ### 5/5 β€” Your app is very fun-- easy to use for beginners! *2022-11-18* Thank you for making the Sprite Creator app. I wanted to try creating simple sprites and animation and tried other apps and your app was the easiest to figure out and get me started making animations (literally in minutes!). My family are artists, and I'm not, but I appreciate how fun you've made it for non-artists to learn to create sprites and animation :-) ### 2/5 β€” It has potential. *2022-08-21, version 2.0.3* Bad scrolling and zooming combined with the chance of crashing the app surround a nice UI. ### 5/5 β€” 10/10 *2022-08-07, version 2.0.3* Great app! Use it all the time. ## Frequently asked questions about Sprite Creator ### What can I create with Sprite Creator? Sprite Creator allows you to create pixel art for games or for fun. You can design sprite sheets, tile maps, and even animated GIFs. The app provides a comprehensive set of tools for both drawing and animation. ### What are the key features for animation? For animation, the app offers onion skinning with alpha sliders to help you see previous and next frames. It also includes a live auto-looping preview so you can see your animation in real-time as you create it. ### What file formats can I export my creations in? You can export your pixel art in various formats including PNG, GIF, and JPG. The app also supports exporting animated GIFs, sprite sheets, and tile maps with full control over layout settings like rows, columns, margin, and spacing. ### Can I import existing art into Sprite Creator? Yes, you can import sprite sheets and tile maps and slice them into editable frames by specifying dimensions. The app also supports importing animated GIFs and standard image files like PNG, GIF, and JPG directly from your camera roll. ### Is Sprite Creator free to use? Based on the provided information, Sprite Creator is a free application with no in-app purchases or ads. This means you can access all its features without any cost. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.1.0 β€” 2025-07-25 Added Dark Mode Support Added two new templates: Archer and Wizard Additional Minor UI Updates ### 2.0.4 β€” 2023-08-13 Minor performance enhancements and visual tweaks ### 2.0.3 β€” 2021-12-27 Added the ability to open .scp files making it easier to work on the same project on multiple devices Added the ability to export as a .scp file directly from the load screen Fixed an issue that would prevent zooming all the way out for some cavas sizes ### 2.0.2 β€” 2021-12-07 2.0.2 Added Edit Project Size Added more room for the drawing canvas Fixed a bug preventing save if project doesn't have a name yet Fixed a bug that would allow you to paste without copying first or moving without selecting Fixed a bug that would show hidden frames on export preview 2.0.0 Added Support for Layers and Animation Frames Updated Color Palette Settings: Unlimited saved colors Quick color palette access for iPhone and iPad Added Redo Added Alpha Slider for colors Updated UI Live Preview for Animations Background Options: Checkered, Color, or Image Grid Options: On/Off Updated Selection tools: Move, Rotate, and Flip Lost of improvements in performance Hope you enjoy the updates. If you have any feedback please email me at skyler@skymistdevelopment.com ### 2.0.1 β€” 2021-11-30 2.0.1 Fixed issue where Merging layers would show correct preview but wouldn't save. 2.0.0 Added Support for Layers and Animation Frames Updated Color Palette Settings: Unlimited saved colors Quick color palette access for iPhone and iPad Added Redo Added Alpha Slider for colors Updated UI Live Preview for Animations Background Options: Checkered, Color, or Image Grid Options: On/Off Updated Selection tools: Move, Rotate, and Flip Lost of improvements in performance Hope you enjoy the updates. 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