Pixen

Spec sheet

What it does

Pixen is a native pixel art editor for low-resolution raster art such as 8-bit video game sprites.Read 9 Oct 2026 · pixenapp.com

Product

Pixen is a native pixel art editor for creating low-resolution raster art such as 8-bit game sprites.Read 8 Oct 2026 · pixenapp.com

Intended users

The maker describes Pixen as a tool for pixel artists working with low-resolution raster art and highlights its use for creating graphics for the Playdate console.Read 8 Oct 2026 · pixenapp.com

Integrations

The Mac app integrates with iCloud Drive, Quick Look, Versions, Auto Save, Sidecar, Dark Mode, full screen mode, and document tabs.Read 8 Oct 2026 · pixenapp.com

Privacy

Apple's App Store listing says the iOS app may collect usage data and diagnostics that are not linked to the user.Read 9 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

Support

The product pages direct support inquiries to [email protected].Read 9 Oct 2026 · pixenapp.com

Animation

It can import animated GIFs, animated PNGs, and sprite sheets, and export animations as GIFs, PNGs, movies, image sequences, and sprite sheets.Read 9 Oct 2026 · pixenapp.com

Apple Pencil

The iOS app supports Apple Pencil tools and double-tap gestures, and Apple Pencil Pro hover previews.Read 9 Oct 2026 · pixenapp.com

Automation

The Mac app supports custom actions and automations with JavaScript.Read 8 Oct 2026 · pixenapp.com

Cloud sync

Pixen for iPhone and iPad syncs with the Mac app over iCloud.Read 9 Oct 2026 · pixenapp.com

Color palettes

It can import and export palettes in Adobe Color Table, Microsoft Palette, JASC Palette, and GIMP Palette formats.Read 9 Oct 2026 · pixenapp.com

Company pricing approach

Furnace Creek says most of its apps are one-time purchases and that it dislikes subscriptions; this statement does not specify Pixen's price.Read 8 Oct 2026 · furnacecreek.org

Compatibility

The Mac app is compatible with Intel and Apple Silicon Macs.Read 8 Oct 2026 · pixenapp.com

Cross-device sync

Pixen for iPhone and iPad syncs with its Mac counterpart over iCloud.Read 8 Oct 2026 · pixenapp.com

Drawing tools

Its tools include Pencil, Eraser, Brightness, Text, Eyedropper, Zoom, selections, Magic Wand, Lasso, Move, Fill, Line, Rectangle, and Ellipse.Read 9 Oct 2026 · pixenapp.com

File formats

Artwork can be exported in PNG, JPEG, GIF, ICO, BMP, TIFF, SVG, and PSD formats.Read 9 Oct 2026 · pixenapp.com

Free availability

The iOS App Store listing labels Pixen Free with in-app purchases.Read 9 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

Layers and filters

Users can organize artwork into layers, adjust opacity and blend modes, and apply filters such as grayscale, dithering, sepia, and hue or brightness adjustments.Read 8 Oct 2026 · pixenapp.com

Mac scripting

The Mac app supports JavaScript custom actions and automations.Read 9 Oct 2026 · pixenapp.com

Maker and location

Pixen is made by Furnace Creek Software, which describes itself as a small indie software shop based in California.Read 8 Oct 2026 · furnacecreek.org

Maker location

Furnace Creek Software describes itself as a small indie software shop based in California.Read 9 Oct 2026 · furnacecreek.org

Palettes

Pixen imports and exports palettes in Adobe Color Table, Microsoft Palette, JASC Palette, and GIMP Palette formats.Read 8 Oct 2026 · pixenapp.com

Playdate

The Mac app is described as a tool for creating graphics for Panic's Playdate console.Read 9 Oct 2026 · pixenapp.com

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

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