r/PixelArt is a subreddit with 2.7M members. The community frequently discusses pixel art, fantasy, animation, scenery, and medieval, and they frequently recommend/review softwares, art software, and programs, and the most common flair used is hand pixelled, article / tutorial, post-processing, art contest, and 3d render / generative.
We welcome all kinds of posts about pixel art here, whether you're a first timer looking for guidance or a seasoned pro wanting to share with a new audience. We have just a few rules about posting, so just check those out and then show us what you got!
Popular Topics in r/PixelArt
#1
Pixel Art
61 posts
#2
Fantasy
17 posts
#3
Animation
17 posts
#4
Scenery
16 posts
#5
Medieval
12 posts
#6
Pixelart
11 posts
#7
Anime
10 posts
#8
Character Design
8 posts
#9
Character
8 posts
#10
Fan Art
6 posts
Products Discussed in r/PixelArt
Softwares
38 reviews
#1
Aseprite
4.7★ from 9 reviews
#2
Paint.net
4.6★ from 5 reviews
#3
Libresprite
4.6★ from 5 reviews
Art Software
24 reviews
#1
Aseprite
4.6★ from 10 reviews
#2
GIMP
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#3
Pixaki
4.0★ from 2 reviews
Programs
7 reviews
#1
Aseprite
5.0★ from 5 reviews
#2
Paint.NET
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Pyxel Edit
5.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/PixelArt
#1
Hand Pixelled
: "it's all about the juice"
123 posts
#2
Article / Tutorial
: "day 5 of learning pixel art"
4 posts
#3
Post-Processing
: "How are people getting normal maps this good for pixel art? Is this hand drawn? That seems mental. Is there a generator that can generate this good?"
2 posts
#4
Art Contest
: "Was thinking will be cool to do some bassline to pixel art with bucking truck from YT 😀"
1 post
#5
3D Render / Generative
: "Animated a Greek temple + CRT screen reacting to the music underneath (parallax, real moon phases, falling-glyph rain)"
1 post
Member Growth in r/PixelArt
Yearly
+76k members(2.9%)
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Last updated: September 29, 2026