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Pixel Art Maker

Draw pixel art online for free on a 16x16, 32x32 or 64x64 grid, then save a crisp PNG with a transparent background.

This pixel art maker is a free online drawing tool that runs right in your browser, with no install and no sign-up. Pick a 16x16, 32x32 or 64x64 grid (64x64 is available on PC and tablet screens) and place pixels with the pen, eraser, fill bucket and eyedropper. Drag with a mouse on PC or with your finger on a phone to paint whole lines at once.

Choose from 16 preset colors, mix a custom color, and jump back to your 8 most recent colors in one tap. Undo and redo (up to 50 steps) keep mistakes cheap, the grid lines can be toggled off to preview the finished sprite, and even Clear can be undone.

When you are done, save a PNG at 1x, 8x or 16x scale with a transparent background, or copy the image to your clipboard. Your work is saved in this browser automatically, so a refresh will not wipe it. If you are wondering how to make pixel art, start small on 16x16 and work up.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q. How do I make pixel art online?

    A. Pick a grid size, choose a color and click or drag to fill pixels with the pen. Use the fill bucket for large areas, the eyedropper to reuse a color and undo to fix mistakes. Turn off grid lines to check the result, then save it as a PNG.

  • Q. Can I save my pixel art as a PNG with a transparent background?

    A. Yes. Empty pixels stay transparent in the saved PNG. You can export at 1x for the exact pixel size, or at 8x or 16x for a larger, sharp image that is easy to share. In browsers that support it, you can also copy the image straight to your clipboard.

  • Q. What grid size should a beginner use?

    A. Start with 16x16: there are few cells, so a small icon comes together fast. 32x32 gives room for characters and faces, and 64x64 suits detailed scenes; the 64x64 option appears on PC and tablet screens, not on phones. Changing the size starts a new blank canvas, so save a PNG first if you want to keep your current drawing.

  • Q. Is it free, and where is my drawing saved?

    A. It is free, with no sign-up and nothing to install. Your drawing is saved automatically in this browser, so refreshing or closing the tab will not lose it, but it does not sync to other devices or browsers. Save a PNG to keep a copy.