Pixelc
7.8#2 in pixel art softwareFree planFree planAndroidWebLinuxmacOS
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Pixelorama
7.1#11 in pixel art softwareFree planFree planAndroidWebLinuxmacOS
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| Fact | Pixelc | Pixelorama |
|---|---|---|
| Animation | Frames support animated previews, per-frame timing, three blend modes and GIF export. | Its animation tools include frame-by-frame drawing, onion skinning, frame tags, audio synchronization, and exports to spritesheets, GIFs, and videos. |
| Drawing tools | Features listed include multiple drawing modes, shading, selections, and custom brushes, kernels, and stamps. | Pixelorama includes drawing and shading tools, palettes, indexed mode, and pixel-art rotation and scaling algorithms. |
| Export formats | The documented save functions produce PNG images, animated GIF files and TAR project archives. | PNG,animated PNG,spritesheets,GIF,video |
Pixelc plans
- FreeFree
- PixelcFree
- Pixelc PremiumPriced on request
Pixelorama plans
- FreeFree
- Steam—
- Free versionFree
- Steam version—
Pick Pixelc if…
Pixelc suits people making pixel art, tiles, or sprites on touch devices, desktops, or the web. It may appeal to users who want local, offline-capable artwork storage and an open-source editor.
Pick Pixelorama if…
Pixelorama suits pixel artists, animators and game-graphics creators who want drawing, animation and tilemap tools. Its Android version is mainly suited to tablet users, given the interface limitation on phones.