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PikoPixel

Ch 126.8of 69 Pixel Art Software
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Supported platformsMac OS X, Linux, BSD
3 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: twilightedge.com
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Overview

PikoPixel is ranked #12 of 69 in pixel art software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS. There is a free plan.

PikoPixel plans and pricing

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PikoPixel Free Free, open-source pixel-art editor twilightedge.com · 5 Oct 2026

Compared on pixel art software

Free plan
Yestwilightedge.com
Supported platforms
Mac OS X, Linux, BSDtwilightedge.com

Facts

What it does
PikoPixel is a free, open-source application for drawing and editing pixel-art images.twilightedge.com · 5 Oct 2026
Layers and undo
The editor supports multiple layers and unlimited undo.twilightedge.com · 5 Oct 2026
Canvas
Users can customize the canvas background.twilightedge.com · 5 Oct 2026
Popup panels
The application has hotkey-activated popup panels.twilightedge.com · 5 Oct 2026
Export
PikoPixel can export upscaled images.twilightedge.com · 5 Oct 2026
Color blending
The editor supports linear, gamma-correct color blending.twilightedge.com · 5 Oct 2026
Mac compatibility
The Mac download is a PPC/Intel disk image and requires Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger or later.twilightedge.com · 5 Oct 2026
Linux compatibility
PikoPixel runs on Linux and BSD using the GNUstep framework; standalone AppImages are offered for x86-64 and ARM64.twilightedge.com · 5 Oct 2026
Linux packages
The site links packages or install instructions for Arch, Debian, Fedora, Gentoo, Raspberry Pi OS, Ubuntu, and FreeBSD.twilightedge.com · 5 Oct 2026
License
PikoPixel is distributed under the GNU Affero General Public License version 3.twilightedge.com · 5 Oct 2026
Current listed version
The version history lists version 1.0 BETA10c dated March 31, 2026.twilightedge.com · 5 Oct 2026
Source checksums
The version history publishes SHA-256 checksums for the listed AppImages and source archive.twilightedge.com · 5 Oct 2026
Support contact
The maker's contact page provides a form with name, email, subject, and message fields.twilightedge.com · 5 Oct 2026

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