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MerePixel
What MerePixel is
MerePixel is a free web editor for pixel art and sprites. It includes an animation timeline with onion skinning and frame management, plus layers whose opacity can be adjusted. Drawing tools cover outlines, dithering, and transforms for selected drawings, while flexible selections help isolate image areas. You can import spritesheets and images, then export selected frames as PNG, JPG, or GIF files with scaling available at export. The editor is identified as version 1.6, and the changelog says merepixel.com went live on 10 November 2022. Its Free plan costs nothing and is free to use. MerePixel runs in a browser, but the maker states that mobile devices are not supported. The combination of layer controls, frame animation, image import, and several export formats supports sprite creation and pixel-art editing without a paid plan.
Who it suits
MerePixel suits pixel-art and sprite projects that need layers, frame animation, onion skinning, and common image exports. Use requires a non-mobile device because mobile support is not provided.
What it does well
- Free to use
- Animation timeline with onion skinning
- Layer opacity controls
- Imports spritesheets and images
- Exports PNG, JPG, and GIF
What to know first
- Does not support mobile devices
- Web platform only
- Homepage identifies version 1.6
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free to use · editor does not support mobile devices | Free |
As merepixel.com lists them, read 11 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
MerePixel provides core drawing, layer, and animation controls for browser-based pixel work. Its free plan and multiple export formats make it suitable for sprite preparation on supported devices.
Facts from MerePixel's own pages
- Animation
- The editor supports animation with onion skin and manageable frames. · merepixel.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Device support
- The maker states that the editor does not support mobile devices. · merepixel.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Drawing tools
- The editor provides outline, dithering, and transform tools for selected drawings. · merepixel.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Export
- Users can export selected frames as PNG, JPG, or GIF and scale them. · merepixel.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Import
- Users can import spritesheets and images. · merepixel.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Launch
- The changelog says merepixel.com went live on 10 November 2022. · merepixel.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Layers
- Users can manage layers and vary each layer’s opacity. · merepixel.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Product
- MerePixel describes itself as a minimal, free to use pixel art and sprite editor. · merepixel.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Selections
- The editor includes flexible selections. · merepixel.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Version
- The homepage identifies the editor as version 1.6. · merepixel.com, 11 Oct 2026
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