PyxleOS
0.2.7
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Platform: Windows (All Versions)
PyxleOS can be used to create pixel art in a clean and simple environment. The application was created with simplicity in mind, but it is capable of satisfying your needs at the same time. It doesn't burden you with a large number of controls, so you can work without any distractions. The application's straightforward functionality allows you to complete your work as quickly as possible, regardless if you need to create icons or content for retro-style games.
PyxleOS is free and open source. It is a Java-based application, which means that it works on any operating system running the Java Runtime Environment. What's more, the application doesn't need to be installed. All you have to do is download a .jre file and run it.
The user interface has a fairly simple layout. You can create one or more canvases withing the main window, with different sizes. The canvas is essentially a grid, on which you can draw pixel by pixel. Each tile has its corresponding X and Y coordinates, which are displayed on the canvas' edges when you hover with the mouse cursor over it.
Obviously, you can draw using different colors. What's more, the application places several color selection tools at your disposal, for RGB, CMYK, and others. Another useful feature is the possibility of setting different transparency levels, so you can make your drawing's edges less rough.
PyxleOS provides a few other simple features. For example, you can customize the appearance of the user interface. Also, because pixel drawing is a more mathematical task, the application comes with its own built-in text editor, which can be useful if you need to write down coordinates or other things you need to remember. PyxleOS may seem that it doesn't have too much to offer, but at the time of writing, the application is still in Alpha, so you can expect some improvements to be made along the way.
PyxleOS's simplicity and straightforward functionality makes it an excellent choice when it comes to creating pixel art.
Pros
The application has a simple design and its controls are easy to master. It places several color selection tools at your disposal. Because it is a Java-developed application, it can be used on mostly any operating system.
Cons
The possibility of clicking and dragging the entire drawing on the canvas would be a welcomed feature.
PyxleOS
0.2.7
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PyxleOS Editor’s Review Rating
PyxleOS has been reviewed by Frederick Barton on 15 Nov 2017. Based on the user interface, features and complexity, Findmysoft has rated PyxleOS 5 out of 5 stars, naming it Essential