Pixen - pixel art editor

Name: Pixen - pixel art editor
Rating: 4.7 (169 reviews)
Author: Furnace Creek Software LLC

by Furnace Creek Software LLC

iPhone · iPad

Active Last checked 31 Jul 2026

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Graphics & Design
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Free app	Yes	Free	—	Store published
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Pro: One Time Purchase — $9.99

Last verified 31 Jul 2026

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4.7 169 ratings · App Store

5/5Pixen review
This app is great! It is very easy to use and is overall good for beginners. However, I would like there to be a gallery so I can actually see my artworks. You can of course just screenshot it, but a gallery would make things much easier.

boxmaster2.0 · 31 Jul 2026
4/5a couple problems but great
really awesome app and its perfect except for the fact that after i drew one image it wont let me make anything else? its really weird because i cant make animations or drawings. also whenever i download its pretty low quality but i dont care much about that i can just screenshot 🤷. ALSO this one makes me really annoyed it’s the fact that there is no gallery. you cant look back at your drawings, you cant watch your animations, none of it. so you’re practically forced to download it or its just gone 🤷 but overall great app and easy to use 👍

gazzthegreat · 31 Jul 2026
4/5Pretty good
Little buggy and could borrow some bits from other iPad apps like undo gestures and stuff. There is more tapping around menus than is necessary. however the iCloud sync with the Mac version alone makes it a very nice tool for pixel game art. Work on the go and then the stuff is right there on the computer ready to be exported.

Fieldruiner · 31 Jul 2026
4/5Exporting issues
Everything Is incredible, and WAY better than the pixel software I used to use, however, whenever I try to export any of my projects it will only export photos and gifs. I really hope this gets fixed, but aside from that, a very good pixel site is going under the radar here.

Cory2006 · 31 Jul 2026
5/5Pixen editor
This the best alternative because it pulls files from not photos but other locations.

Nexgen777 · 31 Jul 2026

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Versions

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1.7.4
- Added the ability to scale layers from the layer popover - Added different algorithms as options to the Convert to Grayscale filter - Added a new color palette which is installed when trying Pixen for the first time - Improved the layout of the Resize Canvas and Scale Canvas popovers - Improved the appearance of buttons throughout the app
1.7.5
- Added the ability to scale layers from the layer popover - Added different algorithms as options to the Convert to Grayscale filter - Added a new color palette which is installed when trying Pixen for the first time - Improved the layout of the Resize Canvas and Scale Canvas popovers - Improved the appearance of buttons throughout the app - Fixed the top crashes in the app
1.8
Pixen 1.8 includes new and improved features that help with graphics creation for the Playdate game console: - Added different algorithms as options to the Convert to 1-bit filter, with thresholding and dithering settings included - Added different algorithms as options to the Convert to Grayscale filter - Added a 1-bit color palette to the default set of color palettes
1.9
- The Pattern Editor found in Pixen for Mac is now available on iPad for the first time - Define custom patterns to use while drawing with the Pencil, Line, or Eraser tool (instead of a single pixel) - Import patterns from 1-bit images - Improved the design of tool properties - Improved the design of context menus throughout the app From Pixen 1.8: - Added new and improved features that help with graphics creation for the Playdate game console - Added different algorithms as options to the Convert to 1-bit filter, with thresholding and dithering settings included - Added different algorithms as options to the Convert to Grayscale filter - Added a 1-bit color palette to the default set of color palettes
1.9.1
- The Pattern Editor found in Pixen for Mac is now available on iPad for the first time - Define custom patterns to use while drawing with the Pencil, Line, or Eraser tool (instead of a single pixel) - Import patterns from 1-bit images - Improved the design of tool properties - Improved the design of context menus throughout the app From Pixen 1.8: - Added new and improved features that help with graphics creation for the Playdate game console - Added different algorithms as options to the Convert to 1-bit filter, with thresholding and dithering settings included - Added different algorithms as options to the Convert to Grayscale filter - Added a 1-bit color palette to the default set of color palettes
1.9.2
- The Pattern Editor found in Pixen for Mac is now available on iPad for the first time - Define custom patterns to use while drawing with the Pencil, Line, or Eraser tool (instead of a single pixel) - Import patterns from 1-bit images - Improved the design of tool properties - Improved the design of context menus throughout the app From Pixen 1.8: - Added new and improved features that help with graphics creation for the Playdate game console - Added different algorithms as options to the Convert to 1-bit filter, with thresholding and dithering settings included - Added different algorithms as options to the Convert to Grayscale filter - Added a 1-bit color palette to the default set of color palettes
2.0
- Added support for Apple Pencil Pro squeeze gestures - Added support for the system-wide setting for Apple Pencil tool hover introduced in iOS 17.5 - Redesigned the contextual actions that appear when tapping and holding on a layer for easier access to more advanced commands - Redesigned the layer info popover for simplicity - Reduced the number of taps it takes to share the currently open project - Improved accessibility when using Pixen with larger Dynamic Type sizes - Improved the appearance of the Welcome screen - Improved the appearance of the project manager - Improved the layout of the Settings screen - Improved copy / paste support - Fixed a rare crash that could occur while organizing projects - Reduced memory usage on older devices
2.0.1
- Added support for Apple Pencil Pro squeeze gestures - Added support for the system-wide setting for Apple Pencil tool hover introduced in iOS 17.5 - Redesigned the contextual actions that appear when tapping and holding on a layer for easier access to more advanced commands - Redesigned the layer info popover for simplicity - Reduced the number of taps it takes to share the currently open project - Improved accessibility when using Pixen with larger Dynamic Type sizes - Improved the appearance of the Welcome screen - Improved the appearance of the project manager - Improved the layout of the Settings screen - Improved copy / paste support - Fixed a rare crash that could occur while organizing projects - Reduced memory usage on older devices
2.0.2
- Added support for Apple Pencil Pro squeeze gestures - Added support for the system-wide setting for Apple Pencil tool hover introduced in iOS 17.5 - Redesigned the contextual actions that appear when tapping and holding on a layer for easier access to more advanced commands - Redesigned the layer info popover for simplicity - Reduced the number of taps it takes to share the currently open project - Improved accessibility when using Pixen with larger Dynamic Type sizes - Improved the appearance of the Welcome screen - Improved the appearance of the project manager - Improved the layout of the Settings screen - Improved copy / paste support - Fixed a rare crash that could occur while organizing projects - Reduced memory usage on older devices
2.0.3
- Added the ability to scale images and animations during export - Added support for Apple Pencil Pro squeeze gestures - Added support for the system-wide setting for Apple Pencil tool hover introduced in iOS 17.5 - Redesigned the contextual actions that appear when tapping and holding on a layer for easier access to more advanced commands - Redesigned the layer info popover for simplicity - Reduced the number of taps it takes to share the currently open project - Improved accessibility when using Pixen with larger Dynamic Type sizes - Improved the appearance of the Welcome screen - Improved the appearance of the project manager - Improved the layout of the Settings screen - Improved copy / paste support - Fixed a rare crash that could occur while organizing projects - Reduced memory usage on older devices
2.0.4
- Added the ability to export images without an alpha channel - Added the ability to scale images and animations during export - Added support for Apple Pencil Pro squeeze gestures - Added support for the system-wide setting for Apple Pencil tool hover introduced in iOS 17.5 - Redesigned the contextual actions that appear when tapping and holding on a layer for easier access to more advanced commands - Redesigned the layer info popover for simplicity - Reduced the number of taps it takes to share the currently open project - Improved accessibility when using Pixen with larger Dynamic Type sizes - Improved the appearance of the Welcome screen - Improved the appearance of the project manager - Improved the layout of the Settings screen - Improved copy / paste support - Fixed a rare crash that could occur while organizing projects - Reduced memory usage on older devices
2.0.5
- Added zoom options to the Preview screen
2.1
- Added support for dark and tinted icons - Improved the appearance of the background picker - Improved the organization of settings
2.1.1
- Dithering options now respect pixels' alpha channel - Added support for dark and tinted icons - Improved the appearance of the background picker - Improved the organization of settings
2.1.2
- Added support for exporting image sequences at different scales - Dithering options now respect pixels' alpha channel - Added support for dark and tinted icons - Improved the appearance of the background picker - Improved the organization of settings
2.2
Pixen 2.2 is a major update with redesigned sharing and export options, new pattern tools, and more. - Share and export images and animations with the redesigned share screen - Customize the scale, compression quality, color depth, and alpha channel of more formats during export - Apply patterns with the Flood Fill tool - Choose whether patterns should be tiled or drawn in when using the Pencil tool to draw patterns
2.3
- Pixen now remembers tool properties such as stroke width and pixel perfect mode across app relaunches - Improved the display of font names when using the Text tool
2.4
- Added support for exporting layers as individual image files, each taking on the name of the layer - Fixed an issue where merging hidden layers could cause their contents to disappear
3.0
Pixen 3 is a major update to Pixen for iPad that brings inline color palettes to the sidebar and a lot more. - Dock color palettes in the sidebar so they're right at your fingertips - Easily access your recent colors, your document's color palette, or any of your saved color palettes - Customize this behavior and other workspace settings in the revamped Settings screen - Layers, animation frames, and toolbars have a cleaner look and feel - Improved the reliability of the rectangular selection tool - Improved the sorting of color palettes - Improved the quality of exported SVGs - Tweaked a few icons so they are more consistent with the rest of the OS as well as other apps - Duplicate colors can now be added to color palettes by default
3.0.1
- Bug fixes Previously in Pixen 3: - Dock color palettes in the sidebar so they're right at your fingertips - Easily access your recent colors, your document's color palette, or any of your saved color palettes - Customize this behavior and other workspace settings in the revamped Settings screen - Layers, animation frames, and toolbars have a cleaner look and feel - Improved the reliability of the rectangular selection tool - Improved the sorting of color palettes - Improved the quality of exported SVGs - Tweaked a few icons so they are more consistent with the rest of the OS as well as other apps - Duplicate colors can now be added to color palettes by default
3.0.2
- Fixed an issue where sometimes color palettes could not be imported - Fixed an issue where the color picker could scroll horizontally unnecessarily - Fixed an issue where layer previews could appear blank after using the app for a while - Fixed an issue where tools could sometimes stop responding - Lowered memory usage when using Pixen over long periods of time
4.0
Pixen 4 is a major update that introduces a fresh new design, iPhone support, and more advanced editing features. - Enjoy a refreshed design on iOS 26 with Liquid Glass - Run Pixen on iPhone for the first time and edit your projects on the go - Manage your creations more easily with the new document browser - Sync your work via third-party file providers like Dropbox - Use the app in Light Mode if you prefer a lighter environment (instead of Dark Mode) - Work in different documents in separate windows - Discover and access Pixen's features from the menu bar - Speed up drawing symmetrical objects with the Mirror X / Mirror Y options for the Pencil tool - Use the new "Clone Layer to All Frames" command to propagate layer changes to all frames in an animation, perfect for updating a background that is shared across all frames - Adjust the size of the layers / color palettes sidebar - Hide and show the layers / color palettes sidebar to free up canvas space - Hide and show tool properties to free up canvas space - Customize the toolbar to access common commands more easily - Added a new command for selecting visible pixels - Improved thumbnail rendering in the Files app
4.0.1
- Bug fixes Previously in Pixen 4: - Enjoy a refreshed design on iOS 26 with Liquid Glass - Run Pixen on iPhone for the first time and edit your projects on the go - Manage your creations more easily with the new document browser - Sync your work via third-party file providers like Dropbox - Use the app in Light Mode if you prefer a lighter environment (instead of Dark Mode) - Work in different documents in separate windows - Discover and access Pixen's features from the menu bar - Speed up drawing symmetrical objects with the Mirror X / Mirror Y options for the Pencil tool - Use the new "Clone Layer to All Frames" command to propagate layer changes to all frames in an animation, perfect for updating a background that is shared across all frames - Adjust the size of the layers / color palettes sidebar - Hide and show the layers / color palettes sidebar to free up canvas space - Hide and show tool properties to free up canvas space - Customize the toolbar to access common commands more easily - Added a new command for selecting visible pixels - Improved thumbnail rendering in the Files app
4.0.2
- Bug fixes Previously in Pixen 4: - Enjoy a refreshed design on iOS 26 with Liquid Glass - Run Pixen on iPhone for the first time and edit your projects on the go - Manage your creations more easily with the new document browser - Sync your work via third-party file providers like Dropbox - Use the app in Light Mode if you prefer a lighter environment (instead of Dark Mode) - Work in different documents in separate windows - Discover and access Pixen's features from the menu bar - Speed up drawing symmetrical objects with the Mirror X / Mirror Y options for the Pencil tool - Use the new "Clone Layer to All Frames" command to propagate layer changes to all frames in an animation, perfect for updating a background that is shared across all frames - Adjust the size of the layers / color palettes sidebar - Hide and show the layers / color palettes sidebar to free up canvas space - Hide and show tool properties to free up canvas space - Customize the toolbar to access common commands more easily - Added a new command for selecting visible pixels - Improved thumbnail rendering in the Files app
4.0.3 · 17 Apr 2026
- Bug fixes Previously in Pixen 4: - Enjoy a refreshed design on iOS 26 with Liquid Glass - Run Pixen on iPhone for the first time and edit your projects on the go - Manage your creations more easily with the new document browser - Sync your work via third-party file providers like Dropbox - Use the app in Light Mode if you prefer a lighter environment (instead of Dark Mode) - Work in different documents in separate windows - Discover and access Pixen's features from the menu bar - Speed up drawing symmetrical objects with the Mirror X / Mirror Y options for the Pencil tool - Use the new "Clone Layer to All Frames" command to propagate layer changes to all frames in an animation, perfect for updating a background that is shared across all frames - Adjust the size of the layers / color palettes sidebar - Hide and show the layers / color palettes sidebar to free up canvas space - Hide and show tool properties to free up canvas space - Customize the toolbar to access common commands more easily - Added a new command for selecting visible pixels - Improved thumbnail rendering in the Files app

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          "body": "This app is great! It is very easy to use and is overall good for beginners. However, I would like there to be a gallery so I can actually see my artworks. You can of course just screenshot it, but a gallery would make things much easier.",
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          "body": "really awesome app and its perfect except for the fact that after i drew one image it wont let me make anything else? its really weird because i cant make animations or drawings. also whenever i download its pretty low quality but i dont care much about that i can just screenshot 🤷. ALSO this one makes me really annoyed it’s the fact that there is no gallery. you cant look back at your drawings, you cant watch your animations, none of it. so you’re practically forced to download it or its just gone 🤷 but overall great app and easy to use 👍",
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          "body": "Little buggy and could borrow some bits from other iPad apps like undo gestures and stuff. There is more tapping around menus than is necessary. however the iCloud sync with the Mac version alone makes it a very nice tool for pixel game art. Work on the go and then the stuff is right there on the computer ready to be exported.",
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