Pixel Designer Pro vs nemodot

PixelDesigner - Professional Pixel Art Editor Create stunning pixel art, animations, and game assets with PixelDesigner, the powerful native editor built for artists, game developers, and designers. KEY FEATURES =========== Multiple Drawing Modes Switch seamlessly between Frame Mode for animations, Tile Mode for individual game tiles, Tileset Mode with Wang tile support, and Sheet Mode for organizing sprite sheets. Each mode is optimized for specific pixel art workflows. Advanced Layer System Work with multiple layers to build complex compositions. Organize your artwork, separate elements, and maintain full creative control over every pixel. Custom Color Palettes Create and manage your own color palettes for consistent artwork. Import existing palettes or build new ones from scratch to match your project's aesthetic. Animation Tools Preview your animations in real time as you work. Export animations as GIF or PNG sequences with customizable frame rates and timing controls. Precision Drawing Tools Choose from Brush, Eraser, Fill, and Eyedropper tools. Each tool is designed specifically for pixel-perfect artwork with full control over every detail. Mirror Drawing Create perfectly symmetrical designs with horizontal and vertical mirroring. Ideal for character sprites, icons, and architectural elements. Flexible Grid Options Work with multiple grid styles including solid, dashed, dot, checkerboard, and more. Customize your workspace to match your preferred drawing style. Professional Export Options Export your work in multiple formats including PNG, JPEG, GIF, and TIFF. Generate sprite sheets with customizable layouts, export individual tiles, or create animated GIFs with precise control over timing and quality. Wang Tile Support Automatically generate seamless tilesets using Wang tile algorithms. Perfect for creating game environments and repeating patterns that tile perfectly. Document-Based Workflow Save and organize your projects with a native document-based architecture. Open multiple documents simultaneously and switch between projects effortlessly. Native Performance Built from the ground up with SwiftUI for optimal performance on both iOS and macOS. Enjoy a responsive, fluid experience that takes full advantage of your device's capabilities. Cross-Platform Sync Start a project on your Mac and continue on your iPad. PixelDesigner uses a universal file format that works seamlessly across all your devices. Whether you are creating game sprites, animated icons, retro artwork, or detailed pixel illustrations, PixelDesigner provides all the tools you need in a clean, intuitive interface.

nemodot is a pixel art editor for drawing and animating. From tiny icons to a game character's walk cycle, build it one dot at a time. Drawing - Pencil, eraser, paint bucket and eyedropper - Line, rectangle and ellipse - Brush size and mirror drawing - Pixel Perfect cleans up corner pixels so diagonal lines stay one pixel thin - Undo and redo Select and move - Rectangle select, lasso and magic wand - Painting stays inside the selection - Drag to move, or nudge with the arrow keys - Copy, cut and paste (even into another drawing), flip horizontally or vertically Colors and palettes - Color picker, recent colors and a secondary color - Add and remove palette colors - Import palettes (.gpl, .pal, .hex) and export them Layers - Add, duplicate, delete and merge down - Reorder, show or hide, and set opacity Animation - Add, duplicate, delete and reorder frames - Set the duration of each frame - Play it back instantly - Onion skin shows the previous and next frames so you can line up motion Export and import - Export PNG, animated GIF or a sprite sheet, scaled 1× to 20× with crisp pixels - Share straight to Photos, Files or your messaging apps - Import PNG or GIF and keep drawing (each GIF frame becomes a frame) - Save project files to move work between devices Made for touch, pencil and mouse - Pinch and drag with two fingers to zoom and pan - Two-finger tap to undo, three-finger tap to redo - Touch and hold to pick a color - Apple Pencil: draw only with Pencil, double-tap to switch to the eraser - Mac: full menus and keyboard shortcuts, right-click for the secondary color, trackpad zoom and pan Also - Your drawings save automatically - Light and dark mode - Korean and English - No ads and no account. Your drawings stay on your device and are never sent anywhere If something feels off or you'd like a feature, let us know through the support page.