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Introduction

About PixelOver

PixelOver is a cross-platform pixel art oriented animation software.
It combines non-destructive real-time effects (dithering, indexation, pixel resampling, pixel-perfect lines) with animation tools such as keyframes, bone rigging, and inverse kinematics, so your animations stay pixel-perfect.

It also supports 3D scenes and materials, making it possible to create stylized pixel art renders from 3D models while keeping full control over shading, camera, and export settings.

Main features

  • Import images, GIFs, and 3D models/scenes (meshes, materials, animations, bones).
  • Layer-based workflow with pixel art effects such as indexation, dithering, pixel-perfect lines, and advanced palette workflows like match indexation and color cycling.
  • Built-in drawing tools (pencil, eraser, bucket, selection) for layers and images, including workflows to split artwork into parts for rigging.
  • Animate almost everything with keyframe animation (transforms, drawing, shader parameters, and more).
  • Bones animation with rigging, inverse kinematics, and pixel-art oriented mesh deformation.
  • 3D workflow including camera controls, environment lighting, and material editing, with support for stylized rendering using PixelOver shaders.
  • Advanced particle systems.
  • Export to image sequences, GIFs, or spritesheets, including automatic rotation export for 3D scenes.

You can check the roadmap for past and future updates.

Organization of the documentation

  • In the about section, you will learn how to install and update PixelOver.
  • In the user interface section, you will get a guided tour of PixelOver’s main windows and panels.
  • In the general functionalities section, you will learn the core workflow: importing/exporting, scenes and objects, shaders, and animation tools.
  • Check the tutorials for step-by-step guides covering the main features (2D, 3D, drawing, rigging, IK, and export).

PixelOver community

For questions, issue reporting, or suggesting improvements, feel free to use the community forum or join the Discord server.