Pixel Art Editor - Create Pixel Art Online Free
Draw pixel art on grids from 8x8 to 64x64 with pen, fill, eyedropper tools and export as scaled PNG. browser-based.
What Is a Pixel Art Editor?
A pixel art editor is a drawing tool where you place individual colored squares on a grid to create retro-style artwork. Pixel art is used in indie games, avatars, icons, NFTs, and nostalgic designs. This browser-based editor gives you a canvas from 8x8 to 64x64 pixels with essential tools like pen, fill, and eyedropper — no software installation needed.
How to Create Pixel Art
- Choose Grid Size — Select 8x8, 16x16, 32x32, or 64x64
- Pick a Color — Use the color picker or click a recent swatch
- Draw — Click or drag on the canvas with pen, eraser, or fill tool
- Export — Download as PNG at 1x, 2x, 4x, or 8x scale
Why Use This Pixel Art Editor?
- Multiple Grid Sizes — 8x8 for icons, 64x64 for detailed sprites
- Essential Tools — Pen, eraser, flood fill, and eyedropper
- Scaled Export — Download PNG at 1x to 8x for crisp scaling
- Undo/Redo — Ctrl+Z/Y support with 80-step history
- Keyboard Shortcuts — P for pen, E for eraser, F for fill, I for eyedropper
- Privacy — Everything runs in your browser, nothing uploaded
FreeToolbox vs Other Pixel Art Editors
| Feature | FreeToolbox | Piskel | Pixilart |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Install | Yes (browser) | Yes (browser) | Yes (browser) |
| Account Required | No | No | Optional |
| Grid Sizes | 8-64 | Custom | Custom |
| Scaled PNG Export | 1x-8x | 1x only | 1x only |
| Animation | No | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Minimal | None | Heavy |
| Privacy | Browser-only | Browser | Server |
FAQ
What grid sizes are available?
8x8, 16x16, 32x32, and 64x64. Choose smaller grids for simple icons or larger grids for detailed sprite work.
How do I export my pixel art?
Select a scale (1x, 2x, 4x, or 8x) from the dropdown and click Download PNG. Higher scales produce larger, crisper images.
Can I undo mistakes?
Yes. Press Ctrl+Z to undo and Ctrl+Y to redo. The editor stores up to 80 undo steps.
Does this support animation?
Not currently. This editor focuses on single-frame pixel art. For animated sprites, try Piskel or Aseprite.
Is my artwork saved?
Artwork is not saved between sessions. Download your PNG before closing the tab. A future update may add localStorage persistence.