Audience
Anyone in need of a Pixel-art editor solution
About PikoPixel
PikoPixel is a free, open-source Mac application for drawing & editing pixel-art images. It's easy to use, unlimited undo, supports multiple layers, customizable canvas background, hotkey-activated popup panels, export upscaled images, and supports linear (gamma-correct) space color blending.
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PikoPixel
twilightedge.com/mac/pikopixel/
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Platforms Supported
Mac
Linux
Support
Online
PikoPixel Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does PikoPixel work with?
PikoPixel works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does PikoPixel support in their product?
PikoPixel supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does PikoPixel offer?
PikoPixel offers support via online.
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PikoPixel Verified User Reviews
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Probability You Would Recommend? 10 out of 10
"Minimalistic and functional" 5 out of 5 stars Posted 2025-09-19
Pros: It's easy to use and supports multiple file formats. I used it to draw a favicon for my website and I did not want to use GIMP for such a simple task.
Cons: Some menus are open only while you hold a mouse button which is unusual.
Overall: I liked it. A tiny tool for drawing icons, not overburdened with functions you will never use. Simple & stupid.
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