Piskel
piskelapp.comFree online editor for animated sprites & pixel art
Creative Toolspixel-artsprite-editoranimationgame-assetsopen-sourcebrowser-basedgif-export
About
Piskel is a free, open-source web-based tool for creating pixel art, animated sprites, and game tiles directly in the browser. It supports live animation preview, export to GIF and PNG spritesheets, and is available as a desktop app for Windows, macOS, and Linux. A child-friendly version called Piskel for Kids is also available.
Problem
Creating pixel art and animated sprites typically requires dedicated software, but Piskel provides a free, accessible browser-based alternative.
For
game developers, pixel artists, kids, teachers, and parents
How it works
Users draw and animate sprites directly in the browser with a live preview, then export as animated GIFs or PNG spritesheets; offline desktop apps are also available.
Business model
free
Status
launched