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Pixel Pilot

Pixel art and animation made easy!

Pixel Pilot is designed for pixel artists who want a fast, native macOS experience. Whether you’re creating game sprites, animated characters, or retro art, Pixel Pilot gives you the tools you need without the bloat.

Built for macOS. Native performance, familiar interface, and full system integration including dark mode, keyboard shortcuts, and VoiceOver support.

Pixel-Perfect Drawing

Create stunning pixel art with precise tools including pencil, eraser, fill, and selection tools.

Frame Animation

Bring your sprites to life with powerful frame-based animation tools and onion skinning.

Layer Management

Organize your artwork with unlimited layers, blending modes, and opacity controls.

Color Palettes

Manage color palettes with ease. Import, export, and create custom palettes for your projects.

Export Options

Export your work as PNG sprite sheets, animated GIFs, or individual frames.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Work faster with comprehensive keyboard shortcuts for every tool and action.

  • Game Developers - Create sprites and animations for 2D games
  • Pixel Artists - Express your creativity with dedicated pixel art tools
  • Indie Creators - Affordable, powerful tools without subscription fees
  • Retro Enthusiasts - Bring back the aesthetic of classic pixel art
  • macOS 15.0 or later (Sequoia)
  • Apple Silicon or Intel Mac
  • 100MB free disk space

Ready to get started? Check out our Getting Started Guide or browse the Keyboard Shortcuts reference.