Pixel Composer
The facts below are what the maker publishes about Pixel Composer, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From Pixel Composer's own pricing page, checked 11 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Composer | $15, paid once | Windows, macOS, Linux download · purchase includes a Steam key · $15.00 USD or more; minimum purchase is $15 USD |
The facts
Each one read from Pixel Composer's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- 3D
- Users can import 3D objects, add lighting and a camera, and render within the same project.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Animation
- It supports keyframe animation with a timeline, and its site says parameters can be animated with keyframes, curves, and expressions.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Aseprite support
- The ASE File In node reads .ase and .aseprite files with layer and tag support, but does not support tilemaps.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Exports
- It exports still images and image sequences as PNG, JPG, or WebP, and animations as GIF, APNG, MP4, or WebM.checked 11 Oct 2026
- FFmpeg requirement
- The maker’s 1.22 release note says FFmpeg is no longer included and a popup provides a download link for the required binary.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Headless use
- Projects with an Export node can run without opening the GUI using the command line interface.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Node graph
- Its graph system supports image manipulation, feedback effects, loops, physics, and fluid simulation.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Node library
- The maker’s site says it has over 300 nodes, covering pattern generation through fluid simulation.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Pixel Composer is a node-based VFX compositor for pixel art.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Scripting
- The software supports Pixel Composer Expression, HLSL, Lua, and shell scripting.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Shell script warning
- The documentation warns that unknown shell scripts can damage a computer and says a warning dialog appears on first execution.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- The documentation directs users to report problems to MakhamDev through the itch.io page or Discord.checked 11 Oct 2026
The company
- Steam Workshop
- The Steam version supports Steam Workshop for sharing collections and projects.checked 11 Oct 2026
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