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Pixel FX Designer

codemanu.itch.io

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Spec score 7.7 #17 of 25 in 2D Game Animation Software

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Purpose
Pixel FX Designer creates particle effects with a pixel-art look and exports them as PNG sprite sheets or GIFs.Read 7 Oct 2026 · codemanu.itch.io
Support
The maker invites users to join the product’s Discord to get help or suggest features.Read 7 Oct 2026 · codemanu.itch.io
Maker
CodeManu’s profile says, “Hi I'm CodeManu,” and identifies Pixel FX Designer and JuiceFX among the maker’s work.Read 7 Oct 2026 · codemanu.itch.io
Animation tools
The listed tools include seamless loops, particle timelines, drawn paths, delay parameters, and manual rendering of particle movement.Read 7 Oct 2026 · codemanu.itch.io
Customization
Features include importing palettes of up to 256 colors, custom dithering, and custom particle shapes.Read 7 Oct 2026 · codemanu.itch.io
Demo
The page offers downloadable Windows demo builds and directs users to test the demo before buying.Read 7 Oct 2026 · codemanu.itch.io
Downloads
The listed purchase files include Windows ZIPs, a macOS app ZIP, emitter assets, and a particle pack.Read 7 Oct 2026 · codemanu.itch.io
Known limitation
The maker warns that exporting a long animation to PNG may crash on GPUs with low VRAM.Read 7 Oct 2026 · codemanu.itch.io
Layering and effects
Users can order particle layers in front of or behind others and add effects including glow, outline, and sepia.Read 7 Oct 2026 · codemanu.itch.io
Purchase and updates
The page says the app is paid once and future updates are free; a purchase includes a Steam key.Read 7 Oct 2026 · codemanu.itch.io
Rendering
The page says you can export the original particle render without pixelation or palette limits, and preview effects such as glow and outline in real time.Read 7 Oct 2026 · codemanu.itch.io
Saving limitation
The maker says some users cannot save project or sprite-sheet files in the app root folder or its subfolders, and advises saving elsewhere.Read 7 Oct 2026 · codemanu.itch.io

Plans and prices

Pixel FX Designer $14.96, paid once $19.95 list price; currently shown as 25% off at $14.96 USD or more; pay once, future updates free Windows and macOS downloads · 256-color palettes · demo available Read 7 Oct 2026 · codemanu.itch.io

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