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PixelPen

Ch 097.4of 69 Pixel Art Software
  1. 1Runs onAndroid, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Supported platformsWindows, macOS, Linux, Web, Android
3 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com
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Overview

PixelPen is ranked #9 of 69 in pixel art software on Specifiction. It runs on Android, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows. There is a free plan.

PixelPen plans and pricing

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Free and open-source Free Pixel art editor · Godot addon or standalone application · MIT license github.com · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on pixel art software

Free plan
Yesgithub.com
Supported platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux, Web, Androidgithub.com

Facts

Product
PixelPen is a free, open-source pixel art editor created with the Godot Engine.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Use
It can be used as a Godot addon or as a standalone application.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Implementation
The project is written in GDScript and C++ as a GDExtension plugin.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Purpose
The repository describes PixelPen as a pixel art editor and animation tool.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
License
The project is licensed under MIT.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Platforms
The v1.2.0 release says its addon binaries are for macOS, Windows, Linux, Web and Android.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Godot version
The v1.2.0 release lists Godot v4.7.1.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Godot integration
To install the plugin, copy the addons folder into a Godot project and keep its directory as addons/net.yarvis.pixel_pen.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Standalone setup
To use it as an application, set editor_main_ui.tscn as the main scene and export the project for the target platform.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Asset store
The Godot Asset Store lists PixelPen as an addon under the MIT license and offers a 7.21 MB download.store.godotengine.org · 4 Oct 2026
Stability
The Godot Asset Store marks the listed version unstable and says this may indicate experimental or untested features.store.godotengine.org · 4 Oct 2026
Compatibility limit
The Godot Asset Store lists Godot 4.5 as the minimum version.store.godotengine.org · 4 Oct 2026
Preview limit
The project’s web demo is described as a preview where some features may not work properly.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Support
The project directs users to create an issue in its issue tracker for problems or suggestions.store.godotengine.org · 4 Oct 2026

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