Free Online Pixel Art Board
Draw pixel art in your browser. Pick a color, paint square by square, then download your artwork as a PNG. No signup, no watermark.
Ready. Start painting.
What is pixel art?
Pixel art is digital art made one tiny square at a time. Each square is a pixel, and together they form characters, icons, game sprites, avatars and scenes. It is the look behind classic 8-bit and 16-bit video games, and it is still popular for indie games, social media profile pictures and creative hobby projects.
How to use the pixel art maker
- Choose a canvas size. Start with 16 x 16 if you are new.
- Pick a color from the palette or mix your own with the custom color picker.
- Click or drag on the board with the Pencil tool to paint pixels.
- Use Fill to color a whole area, Eraser to remove pixels and Picker to copy a color already on the board.
- Press Undo if you make a mistake, then click Download PNG when you are done.
Features of the Digiplustal Pixel Art Board
- Six canvas sizes from 8 x 8 up to 64 x 64 pixels
- Pencil, eraser, paint bucket fill and color picker tools
- Unlimited undo and redo
- Show or hide the pixel grid
- Crisp PNG export with a transparent background
- Touch friendly, so it works on phones, tablets and desktops
- Private by design: your art stays in your browser
Pixel art tips for beginners
Use a small palette
Limiting yourself to four to eight colors makes your art look consistent and keeps it easy to shade.
Start with a simple shape
Block in the outline first, then fill the inside, then add highlights and shadows.
Pick a light direction
Use a lighter shade on the side facing the light and a darker shade on the opposite side to give flat pixels depth.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Pixel Art Board free to use?
Yes. It is completely free, needs no signup and adds no watermark.
How do I save my pixel art?
Click Download PNG. Your artwork is exported as a sharp, enlarged PNG image with a transparent background.
Can I draw on my phone?
Yes. The board supports touch, so you can draw, fill and erase with your finger on any phone or tablet.
What canvas sizes are available?
You can choose 8x8, 16x16, 24x24, 32x32, 48x48 or 64x64 pixel grids.
Is my artwork uploaded anywhere?
No. Everything runs in your browser. Your drawing is never sent to a server.
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