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Pixel Art Maker: Draw on a Grid and Export PNG

By Bilawal Hussain · 4 November 2026 · 2 min read
Pixel Art Maker: Draw on a Grid and Export PNG

Draw pixel art on a grid with a colour palette, fill tool and mirror mode, then export a PNG.

Open the free Pixel Art Maker →

What is the Pixel Art Maker?

Draw pixel art on a grid with a colour palette, fill, mirror mode and PNG export. It's completely free, needs no sign-up and works on any phone or computer.

Screenshot of the Pixel Art Maker on ReadyToUse
The Pixel Art Maker, as it looks on ReadyToUse.

Why it's helpful

Who it's for

Kids, gamers and designers.

How to use it

  1. Pick a colour and click or drag on the grid. Mirror mode paints both sides at once.
  2. Save it as a transparent PNG for games, stickers or profile pictures.
💡 Pro tip: Mirror mode makes symmetrical characters and icons twice as fast.

💻 Open source: this tool is free and open source (MIT License). View the code on GitHub, download it and run it offline.

The bigger picture: Kids

Good screen time is active screen time. Drawing, colouring, puzzles and learning games build creativity and early skills, and printable activities give families a screen-free option too. Everything here is free, ad-free and needs no account.

What's changing: Parents and schools increasingly look for safe, ad-free learning tools and printable activities that mix screen time with hands-on play.

Frequently asked questions

Is my art saved?

Yes, in this browser, per grid size.

Ready to try it?
Use the Pixel Art Maker free →
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Bilawal Hussain
Full-stack developer in Dubai and creator of ReadyToUse: free tools that just work. Connect on LinkedIn