Piskel | How to download offline version for Windows, Linux, and Mac

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12 Feb 202003:18

TLDRIn this tutorial, Rendon introduces Piskel, a free pixel art program ideal for creating animated and static pixel art, perfect for game development. The online version is accessible through piskelapp.com, but an offline version is also available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. The video demonstrates how to download and run Piskel offline, with a focus on the Linux installation process. Viewers are encouraged to stay tuned for the next video, which will explore Piskel's tools and features in more depth.

Takeaways

  • 🎨 Piskel is a free pixel art program suitable for creating animated and still frame pixel art.
  • 🔎 To find Piskel, perform a Google search or use the provided link in the video description.
  • 🌐 Piskel is available in both online and offline versions, with the website being piskelapp.com.
  • 🖌️ The program offers a variety of tools for creating and editing pixel art.
  • 📺 Users can preview their animations by opening a pop-up that displays all frames.
  • 💻 The offline version of Piskel can be downloaded for Windows, Mac, or Linux.
  • 🔄 There may be issues with downloading from Google Drive due to virus scanning limitations.
  • 📂 For Linux, after downloading a zip file, users need to extract it and run the program from the terminal.
  • 🚀 On Mac and Windows, simply clicking the application will open and run Piskel without the need for command line operations.
  • 🛠️ An upcoming video will cover the tools and features of Piskel in more detail.
  • ❓ Viewers are encouraged to leave questions and comments for further assistance.

Q & A

  • What is the name of the pixel art program discussed in the video?

    -The pixel art program discussed in the video is called Piskel.

  • Is Piskel available for online use or as a downloadable offline version?

    -Piskel is available both as an online version and as a downloadable offline version for Windows, Linux, and Mac.

  • What is the website address for Piskel?

    -The website address for Piskel is piskelapp.com.

  • What type of art can be created with Piskel?

    -Piskel can be used to create pixel art, specifically animated pixel art.

  • How can you preview the animation created in Piskel?

    -You can preview the animation by opening a pop-up that shows all the frames.

  • Is there a specific version of Piskel mentioned in the video that does not have a Linux version yet?

    -Yes, the latest version mentioned in the video does not have a Linux version yet.

  • What is the file format of the downloaded Piskel application?

    -The downloaded Piskel application is in a zip file format.

  • How do you extract the downloaded Piskel application on Linux?

    -On Linux, you need to right-click the zip file, create a new folder, move the file into the new folder, right-click and extract, then open a terminal, navigate to the location of the folder, and run the application using the command line.

  • What is the process for running the Piskel application on Windows and Mac?

    -On Windows and Mac, you simply click on the application file to open and run it without using the command line.

  • What will be covered in the next video by the presenter?

    -In the next video, the presenter will cover the tools and features of Piskel and show different ways to use them.

  • How can viewers ask questions or leave comments about the video?

    -Viewers can leave their questions and comments in the section below the video.

Outlines

00:00

🎨 Introduction to Pisco Pixel Art Program

In this introductory paragraph, the speaker presents 'Pisco', a free pixel art software that can be used both online and offline. They guide the viewers to search for 'Pisco' on Google and mention that a link will be provided in the video description. The website, pisco.lap.com, is highlighted as the starting point for creating pixel art, including animated pixel art. The paragraph showcases the software's capability to create and edit art with various tools and provides a preview feature to see the final animation. The speaker also discusses the availability of the software for different operating systems and mentions a potential issue with downloading from Google Drive due to virus scanning limitations.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Pixel Art

Pixel art is a form of digital art where images are created on the pixel level. It is often used in video games and other digital media to create a retro or stylistic look. In the video, the host introduces Piskel, a free pixel art program, which is used to create and edit pixel art, including animated pixel art, as demonstrated with the Megaman character example.

💡Piskel

Piskel is a free, online and offline pixel art editor that allows users to create and animate pixel art. The video demonstrates how to access and use Piskel for creating pixel art, and also how to download the offline version for different operating systems like Windows, Linux, and Mac.

💡Online Version

The online version of Piskel is a web-based application that can be accessed through a browser without the need for installation. It is mentioned in the video as an alternative to the downloadable offline version, allowing users to start creating pixel art immediately by clicking on the provided demos.

💡Offline Version

The offline version of Piskel is a downloadable application that can be run on a computer without an internet connection. The video provides a step-by-step guide on how to download and run the offline version for Windows, Mac, and Linux, which is useful for users who may not have constant internet access or prefer to work offline.

💡Animation

Animation in the context of the video refers to the process of creating the illusion of motion in pixel art by using multiple frames. The Megaman character example in Piskel demonstrates how an animated pixel art can be created with different frames that can be toggled through quickly.

💡Game Development

Game development is the process of creating a video game. Piskel is mentioned as being popular for game development due to its capabilities in creating pixel art assets, which are often used in the design of games, especially those with a retro or indie style.

💡Export

Exporting in Piskel refers to the process of saving or converting the created pixel art into a file format that can be used elsewhere, such as in a game or other digital media. The video script mentions exporting as a feature that allows users to prepare their artwork for use in different applications.

💡Linux

Linux is an open-source operating system used in the video as an example of one of the platforms for which the offline version of Piskel can be downloaded. The video provides specific instructions on how to download, extract, and run the Piskel application on Linux.

💡Mac

Mac refers to the macOS operating system, which is used in the video to illustrate one of the platforms for which the offline version of Piskel is available. The process of running the downloaded application on Mac is described as being straightforward, requiring only a click on the application to open and run it.

💡Windows

Windows is a family of operating systems developed by Microsoft, and in the video, it is mentioned as another platform for which the offline version of Piskel can be downloaded. The video script includes a brief mention of downloading the Windows version and encountering an error message related to Google Drive's virus scanning.

💡Terminal

In the context of the video, the terminal is a command-line interface on Linux systems where users can execute commands. The host explains how to open a terminal and navigate to the location of the Piskel application to launch it by running a command, which is a necessary step for using the offline version on Linux.

Highlights

Introduction to Piskel, a free pixel art program.

Online and offline versions of Piskel are available.

Website for Piskel is piskelapp.com.

Piskel allows creating pixel art and specifically animated pixel art.

Demonstration of creating pixel art using Piskel with a Megaman character.

Tools for creating and editing pixel art in Piskel.

Preview feature to view animated pixel art frames.

Piskel's popularity in game development and for creating animated or still frame pixel art.

Instructions on downloading the offline version of Piskel.

Downloading options for Windows, Mac, and Linux.

Information about the latest version and platform availability on the GitHub page.

Downloading the Windows version may require caution due to Google Drive's virus scanning error.

Process of extracting the downloaded Piskel file.

Launching Piskel on Linux using terminal commands.

Easier process for launching Piskel on Mac and Windows.

Upcoming video covering Piskel's tools and features.

Invitation for viewers to leave questions and comments.

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