Pixel Art Maker
Grid-based pixel art editor with color palette, flood fill, and PNG export.
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This free pixel art editor lets you create retro-style artwork directly in your browser. No downloads or signups required.
- Choose a grid size. Select from 8x8 (great for tiny icons) up to 128x128 (for detailed sprites). The grid dropdown is at the top of the toolbar.
- Pick a tool. Use the pencil to color individual pixels, the eraser to clear them, or the fill bucket to flood an entire region with one color.
- Select a color. Click any preset swatch or open the color picker for a custom shade. The active color applies to the pencil and fill tools.
- Draw your art. Click or tap on any cell in the grid. Drag across the canvas to paint multiple pixels at once. On mobile, use your finger.
- Toggle the grid overlay. For smaller grids, the overlay helps you see cell boundaries. Turn it off for a cleaner preview of your final image.
- Export as PNG. Click Download to save your pixel art. Small grids are automatically scaled up so each pixel is clearly visible in the output file.
About Pixel Art Maker
Pixel art is a form of digital illustration where images are created at the individual pixel level. It gained popularity through early video games and remains a beloved aesthetic for indie games, icons, and retro-themed designs. This tool uses an HTML5 canvas with a virtual grid overlay, storing your artwork as a simple 2D color array. Your work autosaves to your browser every 30 seconds, so you can pick up where you left off. Everything runs locally on your device with nothing uploaded to a server.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if I close the tab by accident?
Your work autosaves to your browser's local storage every 30 seconds. When you reopen the page, your last autosave loads automatically. For a permanent copy, use the Download button to export a PNG file.
Why is the downloaded image larger than the grid?
Small grids (8x8 or 16x16) produce tiny images if exported at native resolution. The tool scales each pixel up so the output is clearly visible. For example, a 16x16 grid exports at 256x256 pixels, with each pixel rendered as a 16x16 block.
Can I use this on a phone or tablet?
Yes. The canvas supports touch input so you can tap and drag to paint pixels. Smaller grid sizes (8x8 or 16x16) work best on phones since each cell is larger and easier to target. On tablets, any grid size works well.