https://github.com/datavorous/grudgepixel

A blazing fast, low footprint pixel art editor built with raylib, featuring a customizable canvas, multiple color palettes, and frame management for animations.
https://github.com/datavorous/grudgepixel

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A blazing fast, low footprint pixel art editor built with raylib, featuring a customizable canvas, multiple color palettes, and frame management for animations.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/datavorous/grudgepixel
• Owner: datavorous
• License: gpl-3.0
• Created: 2024-07-19T07:16:20.000Z (7 months ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2024-08-12T04:52:35.000Z (6 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-08-12T05:52:10.308Z (6 months ago)
• Topics: bloatfree, editor, good-first-issue, graphics, minimal, open-source, opensource, pixel, pixel-art, raylib
• Language: C
• Homepage: https://datavorous.github.io/GrudgePixel/
• Size: 1.43 MB
• Stars: 16
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 2
• Open Issues: 1
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md
  • License: LICENSE

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# GrudgePixel

[![Github All Releases](https://img.shields.io/github/downloads/datavorous/GrudgePixel/total.svg)]() 





GrudgePixel is a streamlined pixel art editor designed to provide an efficient and user-friendly experience. With its focus on speed, minimalism, and ease of use, GrudgePixel stands out as a top choice for both beginners and experienced pixel artists.

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## Why GrudgePixel?

**Optimized Performance**: GrudgePixel is engineered for exceptional speed and responsiveness. Unlike many pixel art editors that can be sluggish or bloated, GrudgePixel ensures smooth operation even with complex animations and large canvases.

**Memory Efficiency**: By avoiding unnecessary features and focusing on core functionality, GrudgePixel keeps memory usage low. This allows it to run seamlessly on a variety of systems, including those with limited resources.

**Simplicity & Usability**: GrudgePixel offers an intuitive interface that eliminates the need for extensive training. Its minimalist design helps users focus on their art without being overwhelmed by extraneous tools and options.

**Minimal Bloat**: Many pixel art editors come with a plethora of features that can make them cumbersome. GrudgePixel avoids this by providing only the essential tools needed for pixel art creation, ensuring a faster and more enjoyable user experience.

> [!TIP]

> Don't overthink about what to make or what colours to choose, just start creating!


> Use our [Photo Enhancer](Enhancer_GUI.py) for editing your pixel art! It supports resizing without quality loss, dithering and colour pallete optimizations.

## Download

For more information and to download GrudgePixel, visit this [page](https://datavorous.github.io/GrudgePixel/).

> [!CAUTION]

> This is **NOT** a virus. Check [here](https://www.virustotal.com/gui/file/f9045baa01ebd5227785c104dea1051a42ce1cc2da9b7576ba72b696aaac147b). If your system doesnt allow it, build from source, follow the raylib website. Learn how to [allow](https://github.com/docker/for-win/issues/13335#issuecomment-1483783763) it. [More](https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/windows-defender-flagged-my-c-program-as-trojan/bfad521c-7129-4f63-8c84-98a16f0a50e2) details from Microsoft's forums.

## User Manual

Please check out the manual [here](https://datavorous.github.io/GrudgePixel/#manual).

## Building from Source

GrudgePixel uses the [premake5](https://premake.github.io/) build system to generate project files for various platforms and IDEs. To build GrudgePixel from source, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository:

```bash

git clone https://github.com/datavorous/GrudgePixel

cd GrudgePixel

```

2. Run the `premake5` script to generate project files for your platform. For example, on Windows, you can generate MinGW Makefiles:

```bash

premake5 gmake2

```

3. Build the project using the generated project files in `build/`. For example, on Windows with MinGW:

```bash

make -C build                 # Builds in debug mode by default

make -C build config=release  # Builds in release mode

```

4. Run the executable:

```bash

./bin/Debug/GrudgePixel

```

To distribute the executable, you need to copy over the `res/` assets folder to the same directory as the executable.

## Contributing

We welcome contributions to improve GrudgePixel!

## License

GrudgePixel is licensed under the GPL 3.0 License. See [LICENSE](LICENSE) for more information.

## Contact

For support or inquiries, please create an issue or [email]([email protected]) me.