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Manabit
What it is
Manabit is a pixel art editor for making sprites, tile maps, animations, and projects with multiple stages. Its drawing tools include vector paths, editable shapes, pixel-perfect lines, modifiers, custom palettes, and a hue shifter. Map Builder supports tile capture and level painting, while animation features allow separate frame counts for each layer and export of animation strips. The editor can open images, GIFs, Aseprite files, and PSD files, and export PNG, JPG, GIF, and animation strips. Users can save projects online and reopen them in another browser or device. The browser app is free to use, though some features are limited until purchase. Manabit describes itself as a browser-first editor for artists and indie game developers. Listed platforms include web, Windows, iOS, and Android, but the native desktop installer is Windows-only. Manabit Pro costs $5.99 a month and is an auto-renewing PayPal subscription that requires a Manabit license. The Full Editor is a $9.99, paid once purchase with one seat, Windows and browser access, unlimited projects, and lifetime updates.
For and against
For
- Includes tile-map and animation tools.
- Opens Aseprite and PSD files.
- Saves projects online for use on another browser or device.
- Exports PNG, JPG, GIF, and animation strips.
Against
- The native desktop installer is Windows-only.
- Some browser-app features require purchase.
- Pro requires a Manabit license.
The verdict
Manabit combines pixel-art drawing, map creation, animation, and online project access. The browser app has limited features until purchase, and the native desktop installer is limited to Windows.
Who it suits
Manabit suits artists and indie game developers working on pixel art, tile maps, or layered animations. Its online project saving can help users move work between browsers or devices.
Plans and prices
Manabit Pro
AI credits · automatic history backups
Read 2 Oct 2026 · manabit.app
Manabit — Full Editor
1 seat · Windows + browser · unlimited projects · full editor
Read 2 Oct 2026 · manabit.app
On the record
- AI assistant privacy
- Potion sends message text and limited editor metadata to Google Gemini when a user sends a message, but does not send canvas pixels or the full project file.manabit.app · read 2 Oct 2026
- Cloud sync
- Users can save projects online and open them in another browser or device.manabit.app · read 2 Oct 2026
- Data security
- Cloud project files are stored on Manabit-operated servers and accessed through authenticated APIs, with HTTPS/TLS in transit.manabit.app · read 2 Oct 2026
- Drawing and editing
- The editor includes vector paths, editable shapes, pixel-perfect lines, modifiers, custom palettes, and a hue shifter.manabit.app · read 2 Oct 2026
- Free access
- The browser app can be used for free with some features limited until purchase.manabit.app · read 2 Oct 2026
- Import and export
- Manabit can open images, GIFs, Aseprite files, and PSD files, and export PNG, GIF, and animation strips.manabit.app · read 2 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The privacy policy identifies Google OAuth and email magic link through Supabase Auth, plus optional itch.io or Steam license linking.manabit.app · read 2 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker describes Manabit as a browser-first pixel art editor for artists and indie game developers.manabit.app · read 2 Oct 2026
- Maps and animation
- Map Builder supports capturing tiles and painting levels, while animation features include independent frame counts per layer and animation strip export.manabit.app · read 2 Oct 2026
- Notable limits
- The native desktop installer is Windows-only, and the free browser version has some features limited until purchase.manabit.app · read 2 Oct 2026
- Privacy practices
- Manabit says it does not sell personal data or share it for cross-context behavioral advertising.manabit.app · read 2 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Manabit is a pixel art editor for sprites, tile maps, animation, and multi-stage projects.manabit.app · read 2 Oct 2026
- Support
- The site provides a contact form for questions, feedback, support, and partnerships, and says it will reply as soon as it can.manabit.app · read 2 Oct 2026
