PixelLab
PixelLab generates 2D pixel art assets for games, including characters, animations, environments, maps, tilesets, textures, and interface elements.
What PixelLab is
PixelLab generates 2D pixel art assets for games, including characters, animations, environments, maps, tilesets, textures, and interface elements. It can create character animation from text prompts, skeleton-based controls, or an automatic character creator. For characters and objects, it can produce four- or eight-direction views for isometric and top-down games. Its inpainting tools let users modify images while aiming to retain the original style. PixelLab is available on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, and the web, with API access, an Aseprite extension, an in-browser Pixelorama editor, and an MCP toolkit for AI coding assistants. The free trial provides 40 fast generations, then five slower generations daily, with images up to 200×200 and no map tools. PixelLab says its models run on cloud GPUs, that it does not use user content to train models, and that it does not store images unless a tool or documentation specifies otherwise.
Good
- Generates characters, animations, maps, and other game assets.
- Animation supports prompts, skeleton controls, and a character creator.
- Four- or eight-direction views support top-down and isometric games.
- Inpainting edits aim to preserve the image's style.
- Available across desktop, mobile, web, API, and extension.
Watch out
- Free trial images are limited to 200×200.
- Map tools are not included in the free trial.
Who it suits
PixelLab suits game creators who need pixel-art assets, character animation, or directional views for 2D projects. Its integrations may fit users working with Aseprite, Pixelorama, or supported AI coding assistants.
Verdict
PixelLab combines pixel-art generation with animation, directional views, and image editing. Check the trial limits and paid generation allowances against the assets and output sizes you need.
Plans and prices
From PixelLab's own pricing page, checked 7 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free trial | Free | 40 fast generations · then 5 slower generations daily (store up to 20) · images up to 200×200 · map tools not included |
| Tier 1: Pixel Apprentice | $12 a month | 2,000 generations per month · images up to 320×320 · animation and map generation · Discord support · Monthly billing; page notes discounted monthly rates with annual billing: 12 -> 10 -> 9.5 -> 9.0 |
| Tier 2: Pixel Artisan | $24 a month | 5,000 generations per month · images and edits up to 512×512 · up to 10 concurrent background jobs · priority support · Monthly billing; page notes discounted monthly rates with annual billing: 24 -> 23 -> 22.5 -> 22 |
| Tier 3: Pixel Architect | $50 a month | 10,000 generations per month · up to 20 concurrent background jobs · highest priority generation · team feedback and feature prioritization · Monthly billing; page says save $100 with annual billing |
| Enterprise | Priced on request | Custom generation pool · dedicated queue · no per-seat limits · SAML 2.0 SSO · priority support · Annual contracts with custom terms; invoice billing |
The facts
Each one read from PixelLab's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Animation
- It supports character animation using text prompts, skeleton-based controls, or an automatic character creator.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Cloud processing
- PixelLab says its models run on cloud GPUs, so users do not need a high-performance computer or strong graphics card.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Commercial use
- The FAQ says generated images may be used commercially, with the restriction that users must not train new models with them.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Data collection
- The privacy policy says it may collect voluntarily provided name, email, and phone number, as well as device information, IP address, and app usage data.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Editing
- Its editing tools use inpainting to modify images while maintaining style consistency with the original.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Enterprise SSO
- Enterprise supports SAML 2.0 single sign-on with Okta, Azure AD, Google Workspace, or any SAML 2.0-compliant identity provider.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Image privacy
- PixelLab says it does not store generated or input images unless the specific tool or documentation clearly says otherwise.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- PixelLab offers an Aseprite extension, an in-browser Pixelorama editor, API access, and an MCP toolkit for AI coding assistants.checked 7 Oct 2026
- MCP clients
- The documentation lists Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Codex CLI, Cursor, VS Code, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Zed, Cline, Continue, Droid, Kiro, Junie, Warp, BoltAI, LM Studio, and Perplexity Desktop as supported clients.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Product
- PixelLab generates pixel art assets for games, including characters, animations, environments, maps, tilesets, textures, and UI elements.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Rotation
- It can generate four or eight directional views of characters and objects for isometric and top-down games.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Security
- Its privacy policy says it uses access controls and regular security assessments as reasonable measures to protect information.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- Enterprise inquiries receive a reply within 1–3 business days, while the paid plans list Discord support or priority support depending on tier.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Training
- PixelLab says it does not use user inputs or generated content to train its models.checked 7 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Platforms
- The web creator works on desktop and mobile browsers; Pixelorama is desktop-browser only, and the product FAQ says it works on Windows, Mac, and Linux.checked 7 Oct 2026
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