: A classic tool, now free, specifically designed for spriting and animation.

: A highly-rated mobile editor (Android/iOS) that also has a desktop version.

: Excellent for creating 8-bit or Minecraft-style text with various textures and shadows.

You can now generate custom pixel art simply by typing a description: Pixelorama by Orama Interactive, OverloadedOrama - Itch.io

: A lightweight, free editor specifically for Android users. Pixel Text Generators

: The gold standard for professional pixel artists. It’s paid, but incredibly powerful for animation and sprite work.