Aseprite

Aseprite lets you create 2D animations for videogames. From sprites, to pixel-art, retro style graphics, and whatever you like about the 8-bit and 16-bit era.

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Piskel website screenshot

Piskel

Free online sprite & pixel art editor
Pigment shapefactory website screenshot

Pigment

Simple color palette generator
Gradient shapefactory website screenshot

Gradient

Chromatic gradient generator
Duotones website screenshot

Duotones

Duotone effect and pairings generator