Features & Capabilities

Reality is probably overrated. Art is not. Discover the Pixel is Data creative apps series for the iPhone and the Mac and make unexpected pixel art based on your photos.

What if pixels weren't necessarily supposed to look like little squares and sit in the so-called "right order"? What if what we call "real", "true", "figurative" images were not the only way our World can be represented? What if photographic data was just... data? What if it could be reinterpreted?

Select a preset and/or set your own parameters, give the app a photo to process and bang, you've got art. Find out more on Instagram at @pixelisdata and by searching for #pixelisdata.

Discover the other iOS and Mac apps at http://pixelisdata.org.

Pixel is Data was featured on Fast Company: "Create Amazing Pixel Art With This Free iPhone App" > http://www.fastcodesign.com/1672576/create-amazing-pixel-art-with-this-free-iphone-app

And featured on CreativeApplications.net: "‘Pixel is Data’ by Matthieu Savary reorders pixels in your photos" > http://www.creativeapplications.net/cinder/pixel-is-data-by-matthieu-savary-reorders-pixels-in-your-photos/

And in Andrew Richardson's "Data-driven graphic design" book > http://www.bloomsbury.com/cw/data-driven-graphic-design/

Also discover a lot of nice comments on the App Store, such as:

"Love it This app is pretty awesome. If you like creating glitch art type stuff then get this app, it's a lot of fun to mess around with. Great job." by BinaryxSunset - Version 2.24 - 03/06/2016

"Unique like mini pieces of art […] Very unique photography idea!" by Katherine717 - Version 2.24 - Sep 8, 2015

"It's Simple, Random Fun […] This is what I consider a novelty app" by Deeashley - Version 2.2 - Aug 19, 2015

"Surprisingly impressive!" by MadameBerry - Version 2.0 - Feb 16, 2015

"I want to give it six stars" by Long words - Version 2.0 - Dec 10, 2014

"Very impressed" by 4637bob - Version 2.0 - Dec 2, 2014

#PixelArt #RealityIsOverrated #GoMakeArt #PixelisData

User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
Matthieu Savary
Rating:
4.40
(25)
Version:
3.2.2 Last updated: 2019-02-04
Version code:
830185167
Creation date:
2013-04-04
Compatible devices:
Size:
7.63MB
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-06
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Developed by:
Matthieu Savary
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pixel-is-data/id622378844
Website:
http://pixelisdata.org

User Reviews

Users broadly praise Pixel is Data for its fun, engaging experience and the unique glitch/abstract art it can produce. Many find the app creatively inspiring, with solid customization options and visually striking results that work well for social sharing. However, several recurring concerns emerge: the lack of reliable high-resolution exports or inconsistent hi-res support, a desire for more rendering parameters and pattern options, and stability/compatibility issues related to app updates and newer iOS versions. Overall, it's a free, enjoyable tool with a dedicated user base that would benefit from stronger export capabilities, more customization, and better OS/device compatibility.
Pros
  • Engaging and fun to use; keeps you occupied for hours
  • Produces unique glitch/abstract art results with striking visuals
  • Strong customization and adjustable effects
  • High-quality/impressive results that stand out
  • Free or affordable, appreciated by users
Cons
  • Demand for high-resolution export / hi-res support missing or inconsistent
  • Stability/compatibility issues with updates and newer iOS versions
  • Desire for more rendering options/patterns (more parameters/patterns)
Recent reviews
This app is awesome and could keep me occupied for hours at a time. Thank you for making it free!
by ot*****, 2020-02-04

This a nice pixel rendering app I’ve used off and on when my creativity flame itches, but I think the recent updates have broken my saved preferences. Photos render skewed to the right when it shouldn’t. Another improvement I’d like to see is more rendering parameters. Maybe adjusting the parameters could render the image in real time? Overall a good app to spend some time with and getting creative.
by Au*****, 2019-02-05

Love the concept, but the UX needs a 2010 or better face-wash and definitely needs the ability to save as hi-res!!!
by PW*****, 2018-07-20
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