Pixelmash 2026.1 is officially here! This release introduces a powerful new 9-Slice layer effect for accurate non-destructive asset resizing, a more intuitive transform tool for precision scaling, smarter numerical fields, and more!

The star of the show is the 9-Slice layer effect. This allows you to dynamically resize objects like walls, UI boxes, or platforms without any of the ugly stretching or loss of pixel accuracy. By dividing your art into a grid, Pixelmash can now repeat, stretch, or extend the center sections while keeping your edges and corners perfectly crisp. It’s a massive time-saver for generating multiple versions of an asset from a single drawing.

We’ve also overhauled scaling in the transform tool. It now...

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We’re excited to announce that Pixelmash 2026.0 is now available! This release supercharges your creative process with new customizable layer effects presets, the ability to work on multiple files at once, and adds far more powerful ways to turn any image into gorgeous pixel art in seconds.

The brand-new Effects Presets menu lets you instantly load pre-made layer FX setups or save your own, making it faster than ever to experiment with different lighting, shading, and color styles. You can now also open multiple Pixelmash windows at the same time with the New Window command in the File menu, perfect for juggling several related assets.

Meanwhile, the improved Auto Palette effect (formerly Auto Limit Colors) has been rebuilt...

Pixelmash, CameraBag, and Silo recently got some great new updates!If you haven’t yet, don’t forget to check out the updates to Silo, CameraBag, and Pixelmash on their dev blog posts.

Also, we’d love to hear from you and see what you are creating!None of us here are particularly adept at making art—but we really enjoy making tools for artists, and seeing what you’ve made. When you have artwork you can share with us we'd love to see it! Tag us on our socials (below) or shoot us an email.

And now—take a sneak peek at what's coming soon:


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