# Pixel Art Maker - Qixel

> Draw 8bit retro digital art

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id764527771](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id764527771)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id764527771`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Frosby Designs Ltd.
- **Category:** Graphics & Design
- **Rating:** 3.50 / 5 (6 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.4.4
- **Last updated:** 2025-06-04
- **First published:** 2013-11-28
- **Size:** 14 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pixel-art-maker-qixel/id764527771)
- **Website:** [https://www.frosby.net](https://www.frosby.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.frosby.net/privacy/](http://www.frosby.net/privacy/)

## Description

QIXEL - Pixel Art Painter is an original and creative drawing app that makes it super-easy for pixel-lovers, designers and retro gamers to make unique 'qixel art' then export your designs to your iPad and iPhone.

Qixels come in 4 shapes with our unique 3d effect. 

Create minimalist images, retro characters and typography with a limited number of qixels and colour palette. Make art or just use it to chill out - it's the digital equivalent of popping bubblewrap! 

We look forward to seeing your artwork on the Facebook Qixel gallery! Facebook.com/qixelgallery

Here's what you can do with Qixel HD: 

- Draw pictures with 4 different pixel types: Squares, Circles, Diamonds and Triangles. 

- The canvas background button flips between black or white. This has a very different effect on your qixels. 

- Use the darken and lighten buttons to add shade and depth to your art. 

- The triangle setting has an extra button: Rotation. Try rotating your triangles 90 degrees to make strange patterns and origami-style art. 

- Use Qixel to make quirky typography. 

- Write simple messages and greeting cards to send to friends. 

- Make cool patterns and abstract backgrounds for websites. 

- Create retro game graphics, and then export frames in stages to make animation. 

- experiment with colour: great for artists and colour therapy teachers. 

ALLOW The PHOTO PERMISSION

- Qixel HD will ask you to permission to access your photos. Clicking 'OK' will allow you to save high res PNG files to your device's Camera Roll. 

- The Photo button saves a high-res PNG screenshot to your iPad's camera roll. 

Make sure you allow the Photo permission in your iOS device's restrictions.

Go to Settings > General > Restrictions > Privacy > Photos > Switch Qixel HD on.

iOS 12:  Settings > Screen Time > Content and Privacy Restrictions > Photos > Switch Qixel HD on.

hese aren't just Pixels... these are Qixels!

## Rankings

- #462,366 — Overall

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