Piskel
Piskel is a free and open-source web-based editor tailored for creating animated sprites and pixel art. It offers a suite of tools for designing game characters, animated sequences, and tile sets right inside a desktop browser. Key functionalities include real-time animation previews, adjustable frame delays, layered backgrounds, and versatile export options such as animated GIFs, PNG spritesheets, and ZIP archives. Offline desktop versions for Windows, macOS, and Linux are also available.
Checked on Oct 4, 2026.
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