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Pixel Studio

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Spec score 8.0 #22 of 70 in Pixel Art Software

What it is

Pixel Studio is a pixel art editor for artists and game developers, including beginners and professionals. It runs on Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows, with drawing tools such as brushes, symmetry, gradients, text, and dithering. Its color picker offers RGBA and HSV modes. Layers, frame-by-frame animation, an animation timeline, and onion skinning support animated projects; exports include GIF, sprite sheets, and MP4 video. Supported project formats include PNG, JPG, GIF, BMP, TGA, Pixel Studio Project, PSD, and EXR, and Aseprite files can be imported. The export-format list also includes PSP, AI, EPS, HEIC, PDF, SVG, and WEBP. Google Drive can sync work across devices and platforms, and users can download palettes from Lospec. Pixel Network provides a place to share artwork. The free plan is free and includes ads and in-app purchases. PRO costs $12.99, paid once and includes no ads, Google Drive sync, dark theme, extended project size, and extra formats.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Pixel Studio is a pixel art editor for artists and game developers, including beginners and professionals.Read 3 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Platforms
The maker links to Google Play, the App Store, Steam, and Microsoft Store downloads.Read 3 Oct 2026 · hippogames.dev
Integrations
Google Drive can sync work across devices and platforms, and users can download palettes from Lospec.Read 3 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Security
The privacy policy says requested photos, documents, and camera information are retained on the device, while third-party services such as Unity Ads and Unity Analytics may collect identifying information.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
Support
The app listing provides [email protected] as its support email, and the maker site links to a Discord community.Read 3 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Animation
It supports layers and frame-by-frame animation, and can export animations as GIFs, sprite sheets, or MP4 video.Read 3 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Community
Pixel Network is a pixel art community where users can share artwork.Read 3 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Data protection
The privacy policy says the maker uses commercially acceptable means to protect information but cannot guarantee absolute security.Read 3 Oct 2026 · github.com
Drawing tools
Features include brushes, symmetry drawing, gradients, a text tool, dithering, and an advanced color picker with RGBA and HSV modes.Read 3 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
File formats
Supported formats include PNG, JPG, GIF, BMP, TGA, Pixel Studio Project, PSD, and EXR; Aseprite files are import only.Read 3 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Mobile requirements
The Google Play listing recommends at least 6 GB RAM and lists minimum requirements of 4 GB RAM and specified Snapdragon, Helio, or Tiger processors.Read 3 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
PRO limits
PRO lists extra formats and unlimited MP4 export among its benefits; WEBP cloud access is read only, while PSD cloud access supports reading and writing.Read 3 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Store data disclosure
Google Play states that data is encrypted in transit and that users can request deletion of data.Read 3 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Plans and prices

Pixel Studio Free Contains ads · In-app purchases · Google Drive sync, dark theme and other features require PRO Read 3 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
PRO $12.99, paid once One-time purchase · No ads · Google Drive sync · Dark theme · Extended project size · Extra formats Read 3 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Runs on Android, iOS, macOS, and Windows
  • Includes layers and frame-by-frame animation
  • Exports GIFs, sprite sheets, and MP4 video
  • Supports RGBA and HSV color picker modes
  • Free plan available

Limits

  • Free plan contains ads and in-app purchases
  • Google Drive sync requires PRO
  • Aseprite files are import only

Who it suits

Pixel Studio suits pixel artists and game developers who want drawing and frame-by-frame animation tools across mobile and desktop platforms. Beginners and professionals are among its intended users.

Verdict

Pixel Studio combines pixel-art drawing and animation tools with mobile and desktop availability. The free plan includes ads and in-app purchases, while listed PRO benefits include Google Drive sync and additional formats.

Where Specifiction places it

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