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PixaPencil

thebluepandabear
Multimedia
Version
0.1.8
Size
12.1 MB
Requires
Android API 26+
4.2 / 5 · 10,662 ratings 57,778 downloads

Updated Nov 9, 2026

Quick answer

The #1, open source pixel art editor for Android

NOTE: Newer versions are no longer open-source licensed. PixaPencil is the number one open source pixel art editor for Android. Why you should try out PixaPencil: * Contains over 33+ useful features * 100% free of Google Play services * 100% free of advertisements * 100% commitment to open source

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What’s new

Features Added
- There is now a dialog dedicated to helping you export your pixel art, along with the added feature of exporting your pixel art as raw dimensions (as well as scaled). This was a heavily-needed feature which has now finally been added. Moreover, you can now also input custom compression quality values if you are exporting your image as a JPG.

Improvements Added
- Translation updates
- App can finally properly register touch events when their start/end is outside canvas bounds (al

How to install

  1. Download the APK from the button at the top of this page.
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  3. Open the downloaded file and confirm the installation.
  4. If installation fails with “App not installed,” remove an earlier build of the same app first. A signature conflict is the usual cause.

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Frequently asked questions

What is PixaPencil?
The #1, open source pixel art editor for Android
Who develops PixaPencil?
PixaPencil is developed by thebluepandabear.
Which Android version does PixaPencil require?
PixaPencil requires Android API 26 or later.
What is the current version of PixaPencil?
The synchronized F-Droid version is 0.1.8.
Which license does PixaPencil use?
The signed F-Droid metadata lists GPL-3.0-only.
Where is the source code for PixaPencil?
https://github.com/therealbluepandabear/PixaPencil_Classic

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