# EDGE touch (pixel art tool)

> Graphics & Design

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id329021851](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id329021851)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id329021851`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** TAKABO SOFT
- **Category:** Graphics & Design
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (11 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.7.0
- **Last updated:** 2023-01-06
- **First published:** 2009-09-09
- **Size:** 4.70 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-25
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/edge-touch-pixel-art-tool/id329021851)
- **Website:** [https://iphone.takabosoft.com/en/edgetouch/index.htm](https://iphone.takabosoft.com/en/edgetouch/index.htm)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://iphone.takabosoft.com/jp/privacy.htm](https://iphone.takabosoft.com/jp/privacy.htm)

## Description

EDGE touch is a full-featured pixel art editor for iPhone and iPod touch. Draw directly by tapping, making pixel art quick, fun, and portable anywhere.

Key features include support for canvas sizes from 1x1 up to 1024x1024, layers with layer linking, dual views (actual size and zoomed), animation and onion skin, a configurable grid, and color controls with RGB/HLS spaces. It also offers undo/redo, file sharing in PNG/GIF/Animated GIF, and its own EDGE touch file format for easy editing across devices.

## Rankings

- #317,514 — Overall

## Review summary

Edge Touch is praised for its approachable UI and robust pixel-art tools (layers, animation, palettes). Users value its export options and color management, and many consider it a top choice for pixel art at a good price. Common drawbacks include a UI that can feel cluttered, limited import/export options, and restricted canvas/scaling features, plus a lack of tutorials. Overall, a feature-rich tool with room for UX refinements.

### Pros

- Easy to use and intuitive UI
- Rich pixel-art feature set (layers, animation, palettes, grids)
- Strong color palette management and quick color picking
- Reliable export options (PNG/GIF) and straightforward sharing
- Great value; highly regarded as a top pixel-art app

### Cons

- UI clutter and large controls that take up screen space
- Import/export limitations (limited ways to import from photos/PC; more sharing destinations needed)
- Canvas size and scaling options are limited
- Lack of tutorials or onboarding resources
- Some gesture controls aren’t always intuitive

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