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Description

Supports a wide range of formats such as .ico, .gif, .avi, .cur, and .ani, allowing you to preview animations in real-time while editing sprites, which means you won't have to pause your work to view the animation. The software features multiple layers to facilitate the drawing and editing process, and onion skinning enables you to see both the previous and next frames as you create. You can choose to output your animation frames onto a single sprite sheet, export each frame as an individual image file, or save the entire animation as a single .gif file. GraphicsGale's export options are versatile enough to suit any workflow preferences. Additionally, it offers numerous pixel-art specific tools to enhance your creative process, including palette management, selective color erasure, and quick color replacement options. With a free download available, you can dive right into your creative projects and start making art! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this software is designed to streamline your animation creation experience.

Description

Picotap is a pixel-art application designed for drawing and animating sprites, icons, and small graphics on various devices, including iPhone, iPad, Android, and Mac. Users on touchscreen devices can control a cursor from a swipe area located beneath the canvas, allowing them to avoid obscuring the pixel they are editing, while Mac users have the option to use a mouse or trackpad for drawing. The app offers a variety of tools such as shapes, selection and transformation controls, reference-image tracing, patterned fills, dither patterns, and color palettes ranging from 1 to 256 colors. Users can create animations with up to 64 frames, onion skinning effects, and manage up to eight layers, with the ability to export their work as PNG images or GIF and APNG animations. Additionally, Picotap features autosave functionality, options for backup and restore, nine drawing tutorials focused on lines, shapes, and colors, along with a Daily Theme that provides a sketch for users to trace. The app does not require users to create an account and supports a total of 13 different languages, making it accessible to a wider audience. Picotap is available for free and includes all features, with the option to make a one-time purchase to eliminate ads on supported mobile devices, enhancing the user experience.

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Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

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Picotap is free, with all features included. An optional one-time purchase removes ads on supported mobile versions.
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
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Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows No 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

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Live Training (Online) No 
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Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
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Vendor Details

Company Name

GraphicsGale

Website

graphicsgale.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

V-QUEST

Founded

1987

Country

Japan

Website

picotap.app/

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