A PixelArt Kitbashing tool
PixelBasher is currently still in development. Even though the tool has some rough edges, it is fairly functional. Following numerous enquiries, we have decided to provide the tool as a 'early access' beta.
At times PixelBasher can still be a bit clunky. Don't say we didn't warn you! That being said, all future updates are free! If you are still interested, please click the buy button to go to our itch.io page! Check out our Roadmap to get a clear overview of the application's current and future state.
Apple is known for dropping support for older devices (like the iPhone 5s, 6, or original iPad Air). The modern YouTube app requires newer iOS versions and significantly more RAM and processing power. A YouTube IPA Archive allows users with older, perfectly functional hardware to install a version of the app that runs smoothly. A 2016 version of YouTube on an iPhone 5s runs significantly faster and consumes less battery than the 2024 version running on a newer phone.
File structure and metadata
Verification and integrity
Cataloging and indexing
Storage and distribution
YouTube is the world's largest video platform, but its iOS app has undergone significant bloat over the years. The motivation for maintaining an IPA archive is usually rooted in three specific grievances with the modern app:
It isn't a single channel. It’s a community-driven movement (and a few dedicated playlists/channels) dedicated to one simple mission: Recording every symbol of the International Phonetic Alphabet, spoken by real human mouths. Youtube Ipa Archive
Think of it as a digital标本 (specimen) library. You want to hear the difference between a Spanish alveolar tap [ɾ] and an English alveolar approximant [ɹ] ? There’s a 6-second video for that. You want to hear a pulmonic egressive click in context? There’s an archive entry for that, too.
PixelBasher comes with a massive set of custom crafted Pixel Art parts. These parts are all auto-tiling and can be dragged and resized without appearing stretched.
One of the project's primary goals is to supply users with enough unique parts to build whatever they have on their mind. We treat the library like a collection of LEGO bricks. You can never have enough different parts! That is why we strive to keep adding brushes as the project progresses.
PixelBasher is a pixel art focused tool. That's why it has several color based magic tricks up it's sleeve.
Documents have an adjustable color limit. Since the brushes themselves can have many more colors, the combination leads to very cool results.
Additionally, color palettes can be set or loaded to customize the output even further.
Objects have various easy to access effects. Adding more dimension and texture to your designs becomes a magic experience.
By clamping transparency values, semi-transparent brushes only render on opaque surfaces!
Of course you can take your PixelBasher creations to any application you'd like.
PixelBasher supports loading color palettes from lospec as well as manual control over posterization and contrast. However, to get that exact look that you are going for you can export .png files and tweak the image in an application of your preference.