Free Online Pixel Art Maker
Draw pixel art, animate GIFs, join contests, and share with 50 000+ artists — all in your browser, no install needed.
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Tools
Everything you need to draw pixel art
Dinopixel is built for both beginners and seasoned pixel artists. Every tool is accessible in one click, no tutorial required.
🎨Custom color palette & color picker
🪞Mirror mode for symmetrical designs
🧹Eraser, color eraser, bucket fill
📐Selection, copy & paste tools
↩Undo / redo, up to 20 steps
🔍Zoom for precision pixel work
⬜Grid sizes from 8 px to 128 px
👀Dead pixel checker before publishing
🎞Animated GIF creator, frame by frame
🖼Export PNG with transparency
💾Save as .dino project, resume later
🔄Multi-layer Pro Paint mode
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Community
Draw alone, grow together
Dinopixel is a living gallery of pixel art created since 2019. Post your work, collect votes, leave comments, and climb the leaderboard. Every two weeks a new contest theme drops — join in and win points.
Creating an account takes 10 seconds and unlocks the gallery, comments, and contests. Questions? Drop a message in the community feed to @dinopx.
Inspiration
The best pixel art on Dinopixel
Browse top-voted creations by year or explore the all-time hall of fame.
Why Dinopixel
A pixel art tool that stays out of your way
✅ 100% free, no subscription
✅ No account to start drawing
✅ Active community since 2019
✅ Contests every two weeks
✅ Works in any modern browser
✅ Mobile & touch friendly
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FAQ
Pixel art maker — common questions
What is the best free pixel art maker online?
Dinopixel is one of the best free pixel art makers online — drawing tools, community gallery, bi-weekly contests, and a GIF creator, all without paying a cent.
How do I create pixel art for free?
Open Dinopixel in your browser, pick a grid size (16×16, 32×32…), choose colors, and start clicking pixels. No account, no download, no credit card.
Can I share my pixel art online?
Yes — register in seconds and post to the gallery. Other users can like, comment, and vote for your art. Enough votes and you reach the homepage.
Can I make animated pixel art GIFs?
Yes. Dinopixel has a built-in frame-by-frame GIF creator. Draw each frame, set the delay, and export an animated GIF ready to share anywhere.
What file formats can I export?
PNG (with transparency), animated GIF, and .dino project files to resume editing later with layers and full undo history intact.
What is Dinopixel?
Dinopixel is a free online pixel art editor and community launched in 2019. It lets you draw, animate, share pixel art and participate in themed contests with thousands of other artists.