Sproxel
Sproxel is a free, open-source editor for creating and changing voxel-based 3D models, using cube-like forms as a 3D counterpart to pixel art.
What Sproxel is
Sproxel is a free, open-source editor for creating and changing voxel-based 3D models, using cube-like forms as a 3D counterpart to pixel art. It can generate sprites for custom displays or game engines, and includes texture painting and scene editing. Version 0.4 added image import from BMP, GIF, JPEG, PNG and TIFF into a voxel grid, and can export OBJ meshes as quads or triangles without internal polygons. Version 0.5 brought grid resizing, draggable tools with previews, voxel outlines, camera snapping and a two-click Line tool. Version 0.6 added projects with multiple sprites, a Python plug-in system, Paint3D (.3MP) import and export, slicing, and indexed-color grids with 256 palette colors. The maker describes development on Windows and Linux using the QT windowing framework; listed platforms are Windows, macOS and Linux. The download is a package that can be copied to a directory and run without an installation process. It does not include a help file, and the maker points users to a manual. The version 0.6 release post describes a win32-only download at that time.
Good
- Free and open source.
- Imports five image formats into voxel grids.
- Exports OBJ meshes as quads or triangles.
- Version 0.6 supports 256-color indexed grids.
Watch out
- The package has no included help file.
- Version 0.6 download was win32-only at that time.
- Development is described on Windows and Linux.
Who it suits
Sproxel may suit people building voxel models and sprites for custom displays or game engines. Its listed import, export and editing capabilities span several versions, so check the relevant version and platform details.
Verdict
Sproxel provides voxel modeling tools and sprite output, with capabilities added across versions 0.4, 0.5 and 0.6. The package runs without installation, but users should consult the manual and check the release’s platform availability.
Plans and prices
From Sproxel's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Sproxel | Free | open source project |
The facts
Each one read from Sproxel's own pages, with the date it was checked.
Where it runs
- Development platforms
- The maker says Sproxel is being developed on Windows and Linux using the QT windowing framework.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Download platform note
- The version 0.6 release post says its download was win32 only at that time.checked 9 Oct 2026
What it does
- Editing tools
- Version 0.5 added grid resizing, tool dragging and preview, voxel outlines, camera snapping, and a two click Line tool.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Help
- The maker says the package does not yet include a help file and points users to a user manual.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Image import
- Version 0.4 supports importing BMP, GIF, JPEG, PNG, and TIFF images into a voxel grid.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Installation
- The maker describes the download as a package that can be copied to a directory and run without an installation process.checked 9 Oct 2026
- OBJ export
- Version 0.4 can export OBJ meshes as quads or triangles, with an airtight mesh and no internal polygons.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Output
- Sproxel can generate sprites for custom display and/or game engines.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Project status
- The maker describes Sproxel as an open source project hosted on Google Code.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Sproxel is a 3D interface for quickly creating and editing voxel based 3D models, described as an extension of 2D pixel art.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Version 0.6 features
- Version 0.6 added projects with multiple sprites, a Python plug in system, Paint3D (.3MP) import and export, slicing, and indexed color voxel grids with 256 palette colors.checked 9 Oct 2026
The company
- Maker attribution
- The blog's version 0.5 release post is attributed to Andrew.checked 9 Oct 2026
Alternatives to Sproxel
- 1
Goxel
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSLinuxmacOS8.5Free plan - 2
Mega Voxels
Free planAndroidiOS6.9From $1.99 a month - 3
Facet
Free planWebWindows6.7$10 one-time - 4
Solid Editor
Free planLinuxWindows6.6$10 one-time - 5
VoxelAI Studio
Free planWebAPI6.6From C$8 a month - 6
Qubicle Voxel Editor
Free planmacOSWindows6.5$0.99 one-time