Six canvas sizes
Start at 8 × 8 or choose 16, 24, 32, 48, or 64 pixels per side.
CREATE, ONE PIXEL AT A TIME
Make your own pixel art.
Draw a crisp sprite, icon, or tiny scene right in your browser. Everything stays on your device.
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FROM BLANK CANVAS TO PIXEL ART
How it works
Create your artwork one square at a time, then save a crisp PNG.
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Choose a canvas size
Pick 8 × 8 for a tiny icon, 16 × 16 for a simple sprite, or a larger grid when your design needs more detail.
- 02
Pick a color
Choose from the built-in color palette or open the color picker to select a custom shade.
- 03
Draw and refine
Paint pixels, fill connected areas, sample a color from your drawing, and erase squares as you work.
- 04
Export your artwork
Download a sharp PNG with a transparent background, ready to share or use in a project.
A LITTLE CANVAS, A LOT OF CONTROL
Features
Pixel-by-pixel drawing
Place individual squares for clear outlines, icons, characters, and small scenes.
Four handy tools
Switch between pen, fill, color picker, and eraser as your design takes shape.
Custom color palette
Use a curated set of colors or choose a precise shade with the color picker.
Optional grid lines
Show or hide cell boundaries while keeping the artwork itself clean.
Undo and redo
Step back through recent drawing changes and restore them whenever you need.
Transparent PNG export
Export crisp square pixels without adding a background to empty cells.
Draw in your browser
Start creating without installing an editor or uploading your artwork.
A DIGITAL ART FORM
What is pixel art?
Pixel art is digital artwork made by placing and editing individual pixels on a grid. Its deliberately visible squares and limited canvas sizes give it a distinctive look associated with classic video games, icons, and modern indie game art.
Because every square matters, artists often begin with a clear silhouette, then add a few carefully chosen colors for outlines, shadows, and highlights. A small canvas can make a simple shape instantly recognizable.
This editor gives you a blank grid to draw on, with tools for painting, filling, sampling, and erasing pixels. When you finish, export a transparent PNG to use your artwork elsewhere.
QUICK ANSWERS
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make pixel art with this editor?
Choose a canvas size, select a color, and click or drag on the grid to draw. Use Fill for connected areas, Pick to sample a drawn color, and Erase to clear pixels.
Which canvas size should I use?
Smaller canvases such as 8 × 8 or 16 × 16 work well for tiny icons and simple sprites. Choose 32 × 32 or larger when your design needs extra room for shape and detail.
Can I use my own colors?
Yes. Choose a color from the palette or use the color input to select a custom shade.
Can I download my pixel art with a transparent background?
Yes. Export PNG preserves empty pixels as transparent, so your artwork can sit on different backgrounds.
Can I turn a photo into pixel art here?
This page is a drawing editor for making pixel art on a blank canvas. For animation with multiple frames, try the Sprite Maker.
Do I need to install anything?
No. Draw and export from your browser. Your canvas is not uploaded when you use the editor.