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
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jul 9, 2023 11:10am 1.0-b10 0 VERSION_BUMP c3f88d60
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