game jam pixel art editor

Pixel art editor for game jams

Pixelart.to is a fast browser-based editor for game jams, prototypes, and small game assets. Draw from a blank canvas or generate a starter sprite, clean it up manually, and export a PNG.

Start a game-jam sprite Generate a quick starter sprite

Fast browser-based drafting
No install required
PNG export

Quick game-jam sprite draft being generated and edited in Pixelart.to.

Feature Snapshot

Browser-based pixel-art editor
Layers and palettes for practical cleanup
Transparent PNG export for game assets
AI starter sprites that can be edited by hand

Make game-jam sprites fast

During a jam, the asset problem is usually time. Pixelart.to keeps the tool small so you can create readable placeholders, icons, characters, and enemies without installing a heavy editor.

Start from a blank canvas or AI draft

Draw manually when you know what you need. Generate a starter sprite when you need a quick idea, then clean it up by hand so it fits your game.

Useful asset types

Good jam assets include player characters, enemies, items, UI icons, pickups, tiles, title icons, and placeholders that help the build feel complete.

Works on desktop and iPad

Use the browser workflow on desktop during development or on iPad when you want a quick sketching surface away from the desk.

Export PNG into your game engine

Export transparent PNG files and bring them into Godot, Unity, web games, or your own pipeline without a separate export tool.

Example Prompts

32x32 slime enemy, transparent background
16x16 health potion, transparent background
32x32 top-down player character, limited palette
64x64 pixel-art title icon for a cozy farming game
16x16 key item, transparent background

How It Works

Choose a canvas size such as 16x16, 32x32, 64x64, or 128x128.
Draw from a blank canvas or generate a starter sprite.
Edit the pixels by hand with layers, palettes, and simple tools.
Export a PNG and continue in your game engine or professional workflow.

Example Use Cases

Game jam sprite
Item icon
Character draft
Tileset placeholder
UI icon

FAQ

Is Pixelart.to useful during game jams?

Yes. It is designed for fast drafting, quick sprites, placeholders, and exportable PNG assets.

Can I use it without installing software?

Yes. It runs in the browser.

Can I generate a starter asset?

Yes. You can describe a small asset, generate a starter, and then edit it by hand.

Can I use the exported assets in Godot or Unity?

Yes. Export PNG files and import them into your project.

Open Pixelart.to

Start with the editor, generate only when it helps, edit the pixels by hand, and export a transparent PNG.

Start a game-jam sprite