Pixel Studio
AI-powered pixel art creation using tool-based painting with shapes, noise, and per-pixel control. Achieve artist-like results without diffusion models.
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118+ GitHub stars with growing community
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AI pixel art agent that paints like a real artist — not diffusion
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Works with Gemini, OpenAI, and local Ollama models (free with Ollama)
What is Pixel Studio? Features and use cases explained.
About Pixel Studio
Texel Studio is an AI pixel art agent that paints like a human artist — pixel by pixel, using actual drawing tools instead of diffusion. Describe your desired sprite (e.g., 'a mossy cobblestone block'), generate a concept art reference, confirm or revise, then watch the agent paint using shapes, noise, and detail tools. You can chat to edit any part, and export as native PNG, upscaled 512px, or a full autotile tileset (16 variants). Supports multiple AI providers including Gemini, OpenAI, and local Ollama models (free). Unlike diffusion-based generators, outputs are exact palette-indexed pixels with clean edges, deterministic consistency, and your chosen color palette every time.
Use Cases
- ▸Generate tileable block textures for 2D game levels without manual pixel art work
- ▸Create a consistent set of item icons for an inventory system using a shared palette
- ▸Edit individual pixels of an existing sprite by describing changes (e.g., 'make the top darker')
- ▸Produce autotile tilesets for tile-based level editors from a single text prompt
- ▸Rapidly prototype pixel art assets during game jams with deterministic, editable results
Features
- ✓Uses actual drawing tools like draw_pixel, fill_rect, and noise fills instead of diffusion models
- ✓Generates concept art references from your text description before painting
- ✓Allows chat-based editing of the sprite after initial generation
- ✓Supports multiple AI providers: Gemini, OpenAI, and local Ollama models
- ✓Produces exact palette-indexed pixels with no anti-aliasing or half-pixel artifacts
- ✓Exports sprites as native PNG, 2x/4x upscaled versions, or autotile tileset with 16 variants
- ✓Provides deterministic output through tool calls, ensuring consistent results
- ✓Includes Voronoi fill for natural stone/cobblestone textures
FAQ
Can I use a custom color palette?▼
Yes, you can define your own palette and the agent will only use those colors.
Is the output truly deterministic?▼
Yes, the same prompt and settings produce the same pixel art, thanks to tool-based drawing.
Can I use it for free?▼
Yes, with local Ollama models it is 100% free. You can also use free tiers of Gemini or OpenAI.
Does it support transparent backgrounds?▼
Yes, for Item Icon sprites the background is transparent.
How to install Pixel Studio — setup guide and prerequisites.
Installation
Install Pixel Studio to get started:
$git clone https://github.com/EYamanS/pixel-studio.git
Or visit the project page for detailed setup instructions.
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