NEXXT

Spec sheet

Purpose

NEXXT is an all-in-one studio for making fully NES-compatible graphics.Read 11 Oct 2026 · frankengraphics.itch.io

Support

The maker directs bug reports to the itch.io community bug reports topic.Read 11 Oct 2026 · itch.io

Canvas tools

The maker’s tutorials describe drag selection, moving, swapping and cloning canvas contents, plus pixel and NES attribute grids.Read 11 Oct 2026 · itch.io

Export

The maker describes exporting canvas data as binary or as ASM or C header text, with options for nametable and attribute table data.Read 11 Oct 2026 · itch.io

Hardware emulation

It emulates the NES picture processing unit so users can check that their graphics are displayable under NES rules.Read 11 Oct 2026 · frankengraphics.itch.io

Import

The maker documents importing a bitmap as a nametable with a chosen tile count, including an example using 64 tiles.Read 11 Oct 2026 · itch.io

Limit

The maker says NEXXT emulates NES display rules, while noting that cartridge hardware or clever programming can bend some restrictions.Read 11 Oct 2026 · frankengraphics.itch.io

Metasprites

The maker describes tools for creating and editing metasprites, including dragging tiles onto the metasprite canvas and merging new data with existing data.Read 11 Oct 2026 · itch.io

Origin

NEXXT is a continuation of Shiru’s NES Screen Tool (NESST).Read 11 Oct 2026 · frankengraphics.itch.io

Portable use

The maker says NEXXT is portable and can be started from any location.Read 11 Oct 2026 · frankengraphics.itch.io

Security and compliance

The maker’s product page provides no security or compliance claims.Read 11 Oct 2026 · frankengraphics.itch.io

Third-party tool

The maker links nexxtporter, a command-line tool that extracts CHR, nametable and palette files from NEXXT session files and can generate PNG bitmaps.Read 11 Oct 2026 · itch.io

Windows and compatibility

NEXXT is designed for Windows; the maker says it reportedly works in Wine for Mac and Linux.Read 11 Oct 2026 · frankengraphics.itch.io

Plans and prices

Every NEXXT plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Pixel Art Software#38 of 707.6