Pixia
Pixia is a free graphics tool for full-color painting and image processing.
What Pixia is
Pixia is a free graphics tool for full-color painting and image processing. Its listed image adjustments include tone curve, color balance, white balance, and automatic correction, and it can convert PSD files. Drawing tools include rulers for rectangles, straight and parallel lines, circles, spline curves, and radial lines. Pixia supports layers, brush customization, and pressure sensitivity. The maker lists Wacom, XP-PEN, and HUION tablets, as well as Wacom AES pen ID support. Pixia dates to 1998. For Windows, the download page lists Pixia ver.6 for Windows 8.1, 10, and 11 in both 32-bit and 64-bit variants. The maker says Android and iPad versions are test builds distributed to a small group; the Linux version has been discontinued and is no longer officially published. User support is not provided for the free software. The maker also cautions that it cannot guarantee operation in every environment because Windows hardware, tablet drivers, and other modules vary. Windows 7 has not been tested recently and may work. Adding filters requires familiarity with file and folder operations.
Good
- Free software for painting and image processing.
- Includes layers and brush customization.
- Supports pressure sensitivity.
- Lists Wacom, XP-PEN, and HUION tablets.
- Offers PSD conversion and image adjustments.
Watch out
- User support is not provided.
- Linux version is discontinued and no longer officially published.
- Android and iPad builds are limited test releases.
- Filter setup requires file and folder knowledge.
Who it suits
Pixia may suit people looking for free painting and image-processing software with layers, adjustable brushes, and tablet support. Windows users should check the listed versions and their device compatibility.
Verdict
Pixia offers drawing, image adjustments, and tablet-related features at no cost. Its discontinued Linux release, limited mobile test builds, and lack of user support are important constraints.
Plans and prices
From Pixia's own pricing page, checked 11 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Pixia | Free | Free software · user support not provided for the free software |
The facts
Each one read from Pixia's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Compatibility limits
- The maker says it cannot guarantee operation in every environment because Windows hardware, tablet drivers, and other modules vary.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Creator
- The about page identifies the author as the person who named Pixia; the homepage copyright names Isao Maruoka.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Drawing features
- The maker's tutorial describes ruler tools for rectangles, straight lines, circles, spline curves, parallel lines, and radial lines.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Filter setup
- The maker says adding filters requires knowledge of file and folder operations.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Image adjustments
- The homepage lists tone curve, color balance, white balance, and automatic correction.checked 11 Oct 2026
- PSD conversion
- The homepage lists PSD conversion among Pixia's capabilities.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Pixia is a full-color graphics tool for painting and image processing.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- The download page says user support is not provided for the free software.checked 11 Oct 2026
- System requirements
- The download page says Windows 7 has not been tested recently and may work, and lists Windows 8.1, 10, and 11 for Pixia ver.6.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Tablet compatibility
- The maker lists Wacom, XP-PEN, and HUION tablets as options and mentions Wacom AES pen ID support.checked 11 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 1998checked 28 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Other platforms
- The download page says Android and iPad versions are test builds being distributed to a small group; it lists the Linux version as discontinued and no longer officially published.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Windows versions
- The download page lists Pixia ver.6 for Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows 11, with 32-bit and 64-bit variants.checked 11 Oct 2026
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