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Sprite Pencil

Sprite Pencil

Create Pixel Art

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Released
October 14, 2018
Updated
October 28, 2026

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256 Arts
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Create pixel art for games and icons with a focused set of tools. Features automatic shading brushes, symmetry mode, and easy palette management. Save and share your creations as crisp PNG files.

✓Pencil, eraser, and fill tools
✓Automatic highlight and shadow brushes
✓Symmetry mode for mirrored strokes
✓Dithering for classic patterns
✓Handpicked and importable color palettes
✓Save as crisp PNG files
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What's New in Sprite Pencil

5.0

October 28, 2026

This update brings smarter tools and a more polished Mac experience. • New: a bucket fill toggle to recolor every pixel of a tapped color at once, plus Remap to Palette to snap your whole image to your palette's nearest colors • New: Tiled Preview shows your sprite repeated around the canvas, perfect for seamless tiles • New: import a reference image behind the canvas, and an Autosave setting for more control over when your work is saved • Refined Mac and visionOS toolbars, plus new languages: Simplified Chinese, Japanese, German, French, and Spanish • Bug fixes and improvements

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I CANT ANIMATE

I can’t animate my phones screen is to small to see the animate stuff can you PLEASE HELP my making it where you can scroll to see the animation stuff
ZZyxwutg

Response from developer

We don’t currently support animation

No Undo … Not ready for prime time.

Table stakes for an image editor is undo. Must be able to map it to a keystroke or action. The tool looks interesting otherwise, would love to revise this review if the product meets the minimum bar.
HHasan&Laura

Best pixel art app ever

Wow just wow I used to have the 32 pixel art app when I got this ‘good bye 32 out the window you go’The UI great Tools great app in general great I think you’d should also make a pixel animation software as well I hope you see this and like this review.👾👾👾👾
HHazz321sixtyfour

Très intéressant

Très bonne appli mais manque de calques
PPQ974

I love

10 out of 10 except for one thing. I’m trying to upload one of my sprites in the import tab but when I click the button it doesn’t do anything. I still love this app and it’s great for making simple sprites for coding games or animations
HHomeSlice3332
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FAQ

What is Sprite Pencil?

Sprite Pencil is a pixel art editor designed for creating sprites, icons, and game assets. It offers a focused set of tools and a drawing engine optimized for Apple devices.

Does Sprite Pencil have ads?

Yes, Sprite Pencil contains advertisements. As a free application, advertisements are displayed to support its development and maintenance.

What devices is Sprite Pencil compatible with?

Sprite Pencil is available on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro devices, offering a consistent experience across the Apple ecosystem.

How can I manage colors in Sprite Pencil?

Sprite Pencil provides handpicked color palettes, seasonal selections, and the ability to import palettes from Lospec, allowing for diverse and custom color schemes.

Can I use my own Apple Pencil with Sprite Pencil?

Yes, Sprite Pencil is optimized for use with both finger input and Apple Pencil, ensuring precise control for every pixel.

How are sprites saved and shared from Sprite Pencil?

Sprites are saved as plain PNG files, which can be opened by any application. You can also share your art scaled up to maintain crispness.

What is the update frequency for Sprite Pencil?

Sprite Pencil was last updated on October 28, 2026, indicating a commitment to ongoing development and feature enhancements.

What is the age rating for Sprite Pencil?

Sprite Pencil has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including younger artists.