Is it free and private?

Yes. It runs in your browser and your drawing never leaves your device.

Can I export with a transparent background?

Yes. Empty cells export as transparent pixels.

Does it replace Aseprite?

No. It has no animation or layers. It is for quick sprites and icons; use a full editor for animation.

What canvas size should I start with?

16x16 for items and small tiles, 32x32 for characters in most top-down games. Small canvases force readable shapes and are faster to finish.

How do I keep pixel art sharp in the engine?

Set the texture filter to point or nearest, turn off compression and mipmaps, and scale the camera by whole numbers.

Free Online Pixel Art Sprite Editor (16×16 and 32×32)

A small, fast pixel editor for icons, items and sprites. Draw, mirror, fill and export a transparent PNG. For palettes that look good together, pair it with the palette generator.

Mirror horizontally

Custom colour

Actual size

Tips for readable sprites

Start with a silhouette in one colour and check that it reads at actual size, then add two or three shades. Keep one light direction.

Use the mirror option for symmetrical characters and items, then break the symmetry with a few asymmetric pixels so it does not look stamped.

When to use it

Inventory icons and pickups
Draw a 16x16 or 32x32 icon for a key, a battery or a note in a few minutes, without installing anything.
Placeholder sprites
Block in characters and enemies with flat colours so you can test gameplay before the final art exists.
Quick fixes to existing sprites
Open a PNG, fix a stray pixel or recolour a detail and export it again with transparency.