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Manabit

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Spec score 8.0 #19 of 70 in Pixel Art Software

What it is

Manabit is a pixel art editor for sprites, tile maps, animation and projects with multiple stages. Its drawing tools include vector paths, editable shapes, pixel-perfect lines, modifiers, custom palettes and a hue shifter. Map Builder supports tile capture and level painting, while animation features allow separate frame counts for each layer and export of animation strips. Manabit can open images, GIFs, Aseprite files and PSD files, and export PNG, JPG, GIF and animation strips. Projects can be saved online and reopened in another browser or device. The browser app is free to use, though some features are limited until purchase. The maker describes it as browser-first and intended for artists and indie game developers. Supported platforms listed include web, Windows, iOS and Android; the native desktop installer is Windows-only. Manabit Pro costs $5.99 a month as an auto-renewing monthly subscription via PayPal and requires a Manabit license. The Full Editor costs $9.99, paid once and includes one seat, Windows and browser access, unlimited projects and lifetime updates.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Manabit is a pixel art editor for sprites, tile maps, animation, and multi-stage projects.Read 2 Oct 2026 · manabit.app
Intended users
The maker describes Manabit as a browser-first pixel art editor for artists and indie game developers.Read 2 Oct 2026 · manabit.app
Platforms
The native desktop installer is Windows-only; the full app also runs in modern browsers, including on Android and iPad.Read 2 Oct 2026 · manabit.app
Integrations
The privacy policy identifies Google OAuth and email magic link through Supabase Auth, plus optional itch.io or Steam license linking.Read 2 Oct 2026 · manabit.app
Support
The site provides a contact form for questions, feedback, support, and partnerships, and says it will reply as soon as it can.Read 2 Oct 2026 · manabit.app
AI assistant privacy
Potion sends message text and limited editor metadata to Google Gemini when a user sends a message, but does not send canvas pixels or the full project file.Read 2 Oct 2026 · manabit.app
Cloud sync
Users can save projects online and open them in another browser or device.Read 2 Oct 2026 · manabit.app
Data security
Cloud project files are stored on Manabit-operated servers and accessed through authenticated APIs, with HTTPS/TLS in transit.Read 2 Oct 2026 · manabit.app
Drawing and editing
The editor includes vector paths, editable shapes, pixel-perfect lines, modifiers, custom palettes, and a hue shifter.Read 2 Oct 2026 · manabit.app
Free access
The browser app can be used for free with some features limited until purchase.Read 2 Oct 2026 · manabit.app
Import and export
Manabit can open images, GIFs, Aseprite files, and PSD files, and export PNG, GIF, and animation strips.Read 2 Oct 2026 · manabit.app
Maps and animation
Map Builder supports capturing tiles and painting levels, while animation features include independent frame counts per layer and animation strip export.Read 2 Oct 2026 · manabit.app
Notable limits
The native desktop installer is Windows-only, and the free browser version has some features limited until purchase.Read 2 Oct 2026 · manabit.app
Privacy practices
Manabit says it does not sell personal data or share it for cross-context behavioral advertising.Read 2 Oct 2026 · manabit.app

Plans and prices

Manabit Pro $5.99 a month Auto-renewing monthly subscription via PayPal; requires a Manabit license AI credits · automatic history backups Read 2 Oct 2026 · manabit.app
Manabit — Full Editor $9.99, paid once One Time Purchase · Lifetime Updates 1 seat · Windows + browser · unlimited projects · full editor Read 2 Oct 2026 · manabit.app

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Opens Aseprite and PSD files.
  • Map Builder supports tile capture and level painting.
  • Animation supports independent frame counts by layer.
  • Projects can be reopened on another browser or device.
  • Exports PNG, JPG, GIF and animation strips.

Limits

  • Some browser features are limited until purchase.
  • Native desktop installer is Windows-only.
  • Pro requires a Manabit license.
  • Pro is an auto-renewing monthly subscription.

Who it suits

Manabit may suit artists and indie game developers making pixel art, tile maps or animations. Its online project saving may suit users who want to reopen work in another browser or device.

Verdict

Manabit combines pixel-art drawing, map-building and animation tools with browser-based project access. Note that its desktop installer is Windows-only and that the free browser version has feature limits.

Where Specifiction places it

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