Pixly - Pixel Art Editor for Android

Pixly — Mobile Pixel Art Studio

Pixly is a full-featured pixel art application built specifically for Android phones and tablets. It fills gaps left by many mobile editors by offering powerful tools combined with touchscreen-friendly controls, making it a strong option for creating retro-style artwork on the go.

Main capabilities

• Robust undo/redo functionality plus a history timeline so you can step back through edits.
• Context-sensitive tools that adapt to what you’re doing for faster, cleaner workflow.
• Integration with cloud storage services such as Dropbox and Google Drive for easy file access and backups.
• A mini-preview window with an adjustable zoom level for quick checks of how your piece looks at different scales.
• Layer support for non-destructive editing and complex compositions.
• Frame-by-frame animation support including onion-skinning to help you refine motion.

Sharing, text and export options

Pixly includes built-in sharing options so you can push finished work to social networks like Twitter, or export files for use elsewhere. It also supports creating drawings that use text elements, letting you incorporate typographic or text-based artwork into your projects.

Designed for touch

The interface is optimized for touch interaction on both phones and tablets. Common gestures include pinching with two fingers to pan and zoom the canvas, and a three-finger pinch gesture to adjust brush size instantly. These gestures and other touchscreen shortcuts aim to make pixel work quick and intuitive without relying on a mouse or keyboard.

Why use Pixly

If you want a compact, capable pixel editor tailored for mobile devices—with animation tools, layers, cloud connectivity, and gesture-driven controls—Pixly is a strong, user-focused choice.