pikopixel ☆

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Description:
Pixel-art editor

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.0-b10@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Multimedia

Tags: pixel-art graphics image-editor game-dev art

Install: brew install --cask pikopixel

About:
PikoPixel is a free, open-source application designed for creating and editing pixel art. It provides a focused set of tools for artists, including advanced palette management, tiling, and onion-skinning for animations. The software is optimized for the macOS environment, offering a streamlined workflow for game developers and digital artists.

Key Features:

Advanced palette management with custom palette creation and import
Animation support with onion-skinning and timeline controls
Tiling mode for creating seamless patterns and textures
Lightweight and native to macOS

Use Cases:

Designing sprites and assets for indie game development
Creating detailed retro-style digital illustrations
Developing tilesets and textures for game environments

Alternatives:

Aseprite – Aseprite is more feature-rich with extensive scripting support but is paid software
GIMP – GIMP is a general-purpose raster editor that is more complex and less specialized for pixel art workflows

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