PikoPixel

Spec sheet

What it does

PikoPixel is a free, open-source application for drawing and editing pixel-art images.Read 5 Oct 2026 · twilightedge.com

License

PikoPixel is distributed under the GNU Affero General Public License version 3.Read 5 Oct 2026 · twilightedge.com

Canvas

Users can customize the canvas background.Read 5 Oct 2026 · twilightedge.com

Color blending

The editor supports linear, gamma-correct color blending.Read 5 Oct 2026 · twilightedge.com

Current listed version

The version history lists version 1.0 BETA10c dated March 31, 2026.Read 5 Oct 2026 · twilightedge.com

Export

PikoPixel can export upscaled images.Read 5 Oct 2026 · twilightedge.com

Layers and undo

The editor supports multiple layers and unlimited undo.Read 5 Oct 2026 · twilightedge.com

Linux compatibility

PikoPixel runs on Linux and BSD using the GNUstep framework; standalone AppImages are offered for x86-64 and ARM64.Read 5 Oct 2026 · twilightedge.com

Linux packages

The site links packages or install instructions for Arch, Debian, Fedora, Gentoo, Raspberry Pi OS, Ubuntu, and FreeBSD.Read 5 Oct 2026 · twilightedge.com

Mac compatibility

The Mac download is a PPC/Intel disk image and requires Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger or later.Read 5 Oct 2026 · twilightedge.com

Popup panels

The application has hotkey-activated popup panels.Read 5 Oct 2026 · twilightedge.com

Source checksums

The version history publishes SHA-256 checksums for the listed AppImages and source archive.Read 5 Oct 2026 · twilightedge.com

Support contact

The maker's contact page provides a form with name, email, subject, and message fields.Read 5 Oct 2026 · twilightedge.com

Plans and prices

Every PikoPixel plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Pixel Art Software#35 of 707.7