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Scissor vs PixiEditor

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Scissor compared with PixiEditor
DetailScissor logo ScissorPixiEditor logo PixiEditor
What it doesFree vector and pixel design editor that runs in your browser Free pixel editor and 2D graphics software for vectors, photo editing, graphics design, pixel art and animation
StageNot given Not given
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Pricing modelFree Open source
PricingNot given Free. Optional supporter tiers available: Silver ($5/month), Gold ($10/month), Diamond ($25/month), or one-time donations.
Key features
  • Pen, curvature, pencil and shape tools with editable Bézier paths and live shapes
  • Type on a point, in an area and on a path with OpenType features and glyphs panel
  • Layers, groups, masks and clipping support
  • Fill with solid colours, gradients, meshes and patterns, and recolour artwork
  • Live non-destructive effects including shadows, glows, blur, distort, warp and 3D
  • Image trace to convert raster images into editable vector paths
  • Pixel layers for painting and raster work alongside vector art
  • Multiple grid types including orthogonal, isometric, hexagonal and perspective
  • Free Transform tool for scaling, rotating and distorting selections
  • Open SVG, PDF, EPS, .ai and PSD files; export to SVG, PDF, PNG, JPEG and WebP
  • Pixel art editing with dedicated toolset and palette management
  • Node Graph workflow for procedural and non-destructible graphics
  • Vector design with snapping and curve tools
  • Node-based Brush Engine for custom brush creation
  • Frame-by-frame animation tools
  • Image editing with selection, deletion, clipping and resizing
  • Cross-platform support for Windows, macOS and Linux
  • Offline functionality without internet requirement
  • Extension Browser and customizable extensions system
  • No AI features in the application
What makes it different
  • Runs entirely in browser with no install, account or upload required
  • All work stays on your device with complete privacy—no server uploads
  • Works offline and can be installed as a Progressive Web App
  • Available in 15 languages
  • Full-featured vector editor with Bézier paths, effects and image tracing
  • Free and open source with no cost to use
  • Universal tool combining pixel art, vector, animation and image editing in one application
  • Innovative Node Graph workflow enabling non-destructible graphics creation
  • Community-driven development with open roadmap and user voting on features
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)13 −1 (down) since last check47 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)615
Citation Flow (Majestic)3236
Referring domains (Majestic)101439

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