Pixcot is a free browser-based pixel art editor for creating mascots, sprites, and terminal art. It runs entirely in your browser with no sign-up, no server, and no data collection.

What export formats does Pixcot support?

Pixcot exports as PNG, SVG, animated GIF, ICO favicon, ANSI truecolor escape codes (for terminals), Unicode half-block characters (for READMEs and Slack), and raw JSON. All image formats support transparent backgrounds.

Can I create animations in Pixcot?

Yes. Pixcot has a frame-based animation timeline with onion skin overlay, adjustable FPS, loop and ping-pong playback modes, and GIF export. You can add, duplicate, delete, and reorder frames.

Does Pixcot work on mobile?

Yes. Pixcot has a fully responsive mobile interface with touch-friendly controls, bottom sheet panels, and an animation preview bar. It works on iOS Safari, Chrome for Android, and other modern mobile browsers.

How do I share my pixel art from Pixcot?

Click the share button to generate a URL that encodes your entire drawing. On mobile, it opens the native share sheet. On desktop, the URL is copied to your clipboard. No account or upload needed.

Pixcot is completely free with no ads, no sign-up, and no usage limits. It works offline after the first load and stores all data locally in your browser.

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Pixcot — Free pixel art editor for terminal mascots

Pixcot is a browser-based pixel art editor built for developers who want mascots, sprites, and art that renders directly in terminals and CLIs. Draw on a configurable grid (8x8 to 32x32) and export in formats no other editor supports.

Export as ANSI, Unicode, and more

Export your pixel art as ANSI truecolor escape codes that render in any modern terminal. Or use Unicode half-block characters for plain-text art that works in READMEs, Slack, and Discord. Traditional formats are covered too: PNG, SVG, animated GIF, and raw JSON.

Drawing tools

Brush, eraser, flood fill, and eyedropper
Line, rectangle, and circle shape tools with shift-constrain
Lighten, darken, and dither effects
Symmetry modes: vertical, horizontal, radial 4-way, radial 8-way
Selection, move, rotate, flip, and outline transforms
Color replace across the entire canvas

Animation

Create frame-by-frame animations with a built-in timeline. Onion skin overlay shows the previous frame while you draw. Export animations as GIF or use individual frames.

Image import

Drag and drop any image to pixelize it automatically. The importer quantizes colors to your chosen palette and maps them onto the grid. Paste from clipboard or use the file picker.

Terminal preview

See your pixel art rendered as Unicode half-block characters in real time. The live terminal preview shows exactly what your mascot will look like when printed in a terminal or embedded in a CLI tool.

Free and private

No account needed. No data leaves your browser. Works offline once loaded. Share your designs by copying a URL that encodes the entire drawing.

Frequently asked questions

What export formats does Pixcot support?: PNG, SVG, animated GIF, ICO favicon, ANSI truecolor escape codes, Unicode half-block characters, and JSON. All image formats support transparent backgrounds.
Can I create animations?: Yes. Pixcot has a frame-based timeline with onion skin overlay, adjustable FPS, loop and ping-pong modes, and GIF export.
Does it work on mobile?: Yes. Pixcot has a responsive mobile interface with touch controls, bottom sheet panels, and a live animation preview bar.
Is Pixcot free?: Completely free with no ads, no sign-up, and no usage limits. Works offline after the first load.

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Made by Mohamed Hedi CHLAGOU, creator of DojOps. Enable JavaScript to start drawing.