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Stencil Maker vs PixiEditor

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Stencil Maker compared with PixiEditor
DetailStencil Maker logo Stencil MakerPixiEditor logo PixiEditor
What it doesTurn any photo into a clean, cut-ready stencil in seconds Free pixel editor and 2D graphics software for vectors, photo editing, graphics design, pixel art and animation
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PricingFree plan with full editing and up to 3 layers per download. Pro: $10/month, $90/year, or $99 lifetime. Lifetime includes all Pro features with no subscription renewal. Free. Optional supporter tiers available: Silver ($5/month), Gold ($10/month), Diamond ($25/month), or one-time donations.
Key features
  • Multi-layer stencil separation into tonal or colour layers
  • Smart bridging tools to connect loose pieces
  • Touch-up layers to separate fine details
  • Pattern fills with hatch, crosshatch or dot options
  • Text layers with font selection and bridge tools
  • Full editor in mobile browser without app installation
  • Wall-sized stencil printing with registration marks
  • SVG, DXF and Cricut export for cutting machines
  • Island detection and loose piece identification
  • Keyboard shortcuts for undo, redo, save and tool switching
  • 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
  • No watermark on any downloads
  • Edit and download first stencil without signup or card
  • Supports up to 24 layers in a single project
  • Works for Cricut, laser cutting, screen printing and tattoo stencils
  • Keep It Perfect feature moves loose pieces to a separate layer
  • 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)5 −1 (down) since last check47 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)915
Citation Flow (Majestic)2336
Referring domains (Majestic)35439

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