PixeloramaDraw pixel sprites and animate them frame by frame.
Free MIT app · desktop & browser · Steam edition is optional
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GraphicsGaleCreate layered pixel art and frame-by-frame sprite animations on Windows.
Freeware · Windows · commercial output allowed
PiskelMake small pixel sprites and GIF animations directly in your browser.
Free · no account to start · GIF & PNG sprite-sheet export
Draw pixel art and animated sprites with layers and onion skinning.
Free open-source desktop app · no subscription.