SpritePaint
Free Online Pixel Art Maker & Sprite Editor
Draw sprites, animate frame by frame, export as PNG, GIF, or sprite sheets. Works right in your browser.
Everything you need, nothing you don't
Drawing Tools
Pencil, eraser, line, circle, rectangle, fill bucket, eye dropper, and lasso selection. Adjustable brush sizes from 1 to 64 pixels. Mirror drawing on X and Y axes for symmetrical sprites.
Frame-by-Frame Animation
Create animated sprites with up to 100 frames. Onion skinning shows previous and next frames as guides. Set custom frame rates and preview your animation in real time.
Layers
Work with up to 30 layers per project. Duplicate, reorder, rename, and toggle visibility. Each layer has independent frame clips for complex animations.
Export Anywhere
Export your work as PNG images, animated GIFs, or sprite sheets. Choose your export scale — 1x, 2x, 3x, 4x and beyond. Ready for game engines like Unity, Godot, or GameMaker.
Color Palettes
Built-in palettes including NES colors. Pick colors with RGB or HSL sliders. Eye dropper tool to sample any color on your canvas.
Share Instantly
Generate a shareable link to your animation with one click. No account needed. Recipients can view and play your sprite animation directly in the browser.
How it works
Pick a canvas size
From 2x2 up to 500x500. Common sizes: 16x16, 32x32, 64x64.
Draw your sprite
Use pencil, shapes, and fill. Add layers for characters, backgrounds, and effects.
Animate it
Add frames, use onion skinning, preview at any speed.
Export & share
Download as PNG, GIF, or sprite sheet — or share with a link.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SpritePaint really free?
Yes, completely free. No hidden fees, no watermarks on exports, no account required.
Do I need to download anything?
No. SpritePaint runs entirely in your browser — Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge on Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chromebook.
What export formats are supported?
PNG images, animated GIFs, and sprite sheets. All exports support custom scaling (1x, 2x, 3x, 4x, or any size).
Can I make animated sprites?
Yes! Up to 100 frames with onion skinning. Export as GIF or sprite sheet for game engines like Unity, Godot, or GameMaker.
Will my work be saved?
Your work auto-saves to your browser. You can also save as a .spritepaint file to back up or transfer between computers.
What canvas sizes can I use?
From 2x2 up to 500x500 pixels. Popular game sprite sizes: 8x8, 16x16, 32x32, 64x64. Resize anytime without losing work.
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