# Swift Pixels — One finger pixel art

> Pixel art creation tool with unique color palettes and export options. (iPhone/iPad app by David Gavilan.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swift-pixels/id1097423186 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [David Gavilan](https://appshunter.io/developer/611617569)
- Category: Graphics & Design
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.7 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-04-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swift-pixels/id1097423186/reviews.md

## What is Swift Pixels?

Simple and easy to use drawing application to create pixel art. 
Features:
* Unique color palette based on universal color categories. Each color category expands a continuous gamut for that color.
* Render pixels as simple squares, 3D boxes, beads, a towel, or as hexagons (hexels). 
* Save small images as PNG images with transparency (alpha/mask), or save them in hi-res and share them with the world :)
* Load and import pictures from your Photo Library, or directly take a picture from your camera.

## Key features

- Unique color palette with universal categories
- Render pixels as squares, 3D boxes, beads, towels, or hexels
- Save images as PNG with transparency
- High-resolution export and sharing
- Import photos from library or camera

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swift-pixels/id1097423186/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Im not seeing where i can load my pictures

*2024-02-15*

Where!? Until then I will rate

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback & apologies if the UI gets confusing.

First press the save button, the red arrow pointing down, to save your image. Select pixels, and tap Save. Your image will be saved in your Photos library in a folder called Pixel Art.

Then, to load that picture again, press the load button, the blue arrow point up, to load your image. Go to the Pixel Art folder in your Photos library and select the image you saved. Note that only images saved as pixels can be recovered correctly. 

This information can be found in the FAQ section of Swift Pixels homepage. To access the homepage from the app, tap on the icon with the little face, and tap "Homepage".

Thank you.

### 1/5 — 何これ

*2021-04-02*

使い方わからん

**Developer response:** Swift Pixelのホームページにマニュアルがありますので、使い方が確認できます。

### 4/5 — -1

*2018-05-16*

It is not good that there is no scaling function

**Developer response:** Thanks for trying out Swift Pixels. By “scaling”, do you mean you would like to pinch to zoom in and out? Or you would like to create a bigger canvas?

### 5/5 — Cool

*2016-04-12*

Need to draw some pixels? This app has you covered.

### 5/5 — Two thumbs up!

*2016-04-06*

Hands down the best pixel-making app on the market.  Highly recommend giving it a download to see for yourself, blows everything else out of the water!

## Frequently asked questions about Swift Pixels

### What is Swift Pixels?

Swift Pixels is a drawing application designed for creating pixel art. It offers a unique color palette and various rendering options for your pixel creations.

### What devices does Swift Pixels support?

Swift Pixels is available on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed to work across Apple's ecosystem.

### How much does Swift Pixels cost?

Swift Pixels is a paid application and costs $1.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscriptions required.

### Can I import images into Swift Pixels?

Yes, you can load and import pictures from your Photo Library or take a picture directly from your camera to use as a reference or base for your pixel art.

### What rendering styles are available in Swift Pixels?

Swift Pixels allows you to render pixels as simple squares, 3D boxes, beads, a towel, or as hexagons (hexels), offering diverse visual styles for your art.

### Does Swift Pixels have ads?

No, Swift Pixels does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it provides an ad-free experience.

### What is the age rating for Swift Pixels?

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

### How often is Swift Pixels updated?

The latest version of Swift Pixels is 1.6.6, and it was last updated on February 18, 2024. This indicates regular maintenance and potential feature additions.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.6 — 2024-02-18

This update fixes a bug that rendered the save and load buttons unusable after having opened the About screen.

### 1.6.5 — 2023-05-15

Updated to latest tools

### 1.6.2 — 2020-04-18

Fix problems loading photos and taking photos from camera.

### 1.6.1 — 2020-02-26

Fixed a bug where pixel art PNG images in iCloud looked blurry when imported.

### 1.6 — 2018-12-20

* Added a flat square with shadow, for a more pixel-art look
* Ironed beads so they touch each other
* Added a circle shape in hexel mode

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