grafx ☆
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Description:
256 colour painting program
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2.8.3174,71@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: graphics pixel-art painting retro image-editor
Install: brew install --cask grafx
About:
GrafX2 is a bitmap painting program inspired by the Amiga's Deluxe Paint. It excels at creating pixel art and retro graphics with a focus on 256-color palettes. The tool provides a rich set of drawing tools and real-time effects tailored for classic game development and digital art.
Key Features:
  • Supports 256-color palettes and various pixel-perfect drawing tools
  • Includes real-time effects like blur, soften, and edge detection
  • Runs on multiple platforms including Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • Optimized for creating retro-style graphics and pixel art
Use Cases:
  • Creating pixel art assets for retro game development
  • Restoring or editing legacy 256-color images and animations
Alternatives:
  • Aseprite – More modern UI with timeline animation, but paid
  • GIMP – General-purpose raster editor, less focused on pixel art workflow
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Aug 5, 2025 2:19pm 2.8.3174,71 0 VERSION_BUMP 126dd42b
Jul 11, 2024 9:35am 2.8.3104,67 0 VERSION_BUMP 03ae2bcb
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