PixSplat

What PixSplat is

PixSplat is a pixel art editor for making graphics, animations, and sprite sheets. The web and desktop versions are free, and the tool is available on the web and for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Its frame-by-frame timeline includes onion skinning, animation tags, export, and independent timelines for layers. Layers also have visibility, opacity, and blend-mode controls, while supported pen tablets can use pressure sensitivity, tilt, and twist. The `.pxs` project format preserves layers, frames, tags, palette, and project settings across the web and desktop editions. Export formats include PNG, JPEG, WebP, GIF, TIFF, TGA, ICO, EXR, and HDR; PNG sprite strips are documented for Godot, Unity, and the web. The desktop version supports additional formats including PSD, GIF, TIFF, and TGA. The web edition does not work offline and cannot export embedded animated GIFs. It requires Chrome 125+, Firefox 125+, or Edge 125+ with WebGPU support. Desktop offline use is listed for Windows x64 only.

Who it suits

PixSplat suits game developers, illustrators, and texture artists creating pixel graphics or frame-based animation. The web edition may suit users with a supported browser, while desktop offline use is listed for Windows x64.

Limits

Both plans are free. The web version does not work offline and cannot export embedded animated GIFs; desktop offline use is listed for Windows x64 only.

Getting started

1. Visit https://pixsplat.com/.
2. Choose the web version or desktop version.
3. For web use, open it in Chrome 125+, Firefox 125+, or Edge 125+ with WebGPU support.
4. For desktop offline use, choose the Windows x64 version.
5. Create or export artwork in a supported format, including PNG sprite strips for Godot or Unity.

Verdict

PixSplat combines pixel-art editing with animation timelines, tablet input, and sprite-sheet export. Choose the web version only if its browser and offline limitations work for you.