About PixelForge
What is PixelForge?
PixelForge is a comprehensive web-based creative toolkit for Minecraft players, combining skin creation tools, banner designers, and essential game references in one place. Our mission is to provide instant, no-download tools that help players personalize their Minecraft experience.
Whether you're creating custom skins, designing unique banners, looking up enchantments, or crafting the perfect server MOTD, PixelForge has you covered. All tools are completely free, require no registration, and work directly in your browser.
Features
- Skin Gallery & Editor: Browse hundreds of skins, create your own with our pixel art editor, or grab skins from any Minecraft username.
- Banner Designer: Create custom banners with up to 6 layers using Minecraft's 50+ patterns and 16 dye colors. Export crafting recipes and commands.
- Reference Guides: Quick access to enchantments, brewing recipes, and color codes - all in one place.
- MOTD Generator: Design eye-catching server messages with our WYSIWYG editor and real-time preview.
- 100% Client-Side: All your creations are stored locally in your browser - no accounts, no servers, complete privacy.
Why PixelForge?
We built PixelForge because we believe creative tools should be:
- Instant: No downloads, no installations, no sign-ups. Just open and create.
- Visual: Every tool shows real-time 3D previews powered by WebGL.
- Privacy-First: Your designs stay in your browser. We never store your data on our servers.
- Mobile-Optimized: Touch-friendly controls and responsive design for creating on any device.
- Fast: Modern web technology ensures blazing-fast load times and smooth performance.
Technology
PixelForge is built with modern web technologies for the best performance and user experience:
- Nuxt.js 4 & Vue 3: Modern frontend framework for fast, responsive interfaces
- Three.js: Real-time 3D rendering for skin and banner previews
- IndexedDB: Client-side database for storing your creations locally
- Tailwind CSS: Utility-first styling with game-inspired design tokens
- Static Generation: Lightning-fast page loads and global CDN deployment
Partner Ecosystem
PixelForge is part of a creative toolkit ecosystem. If you're looking for more tools to enhance your creative workflow, check out PuzzleForge - Design custom puzzles for quests.
We collaborate with complementary platforms to provide you with the best creative tools available.
Credits
PixelForge is an independent project created for the Minecraft community. We're grateful for:
- Mojang Studios: For creating Minecraft and providing public APIs
- The Minecraft Community: For inspiration, feedback, and amazing skin/banner contributions
- Open Source Contributors: The libraries and tools that made this possible
Minecraft is a trademark of Mojang Synergies AB. PixelForge is not affiliated with or endorsed by Mojang Studios.
Privacy & Open Standards
We believe in transparency and user privacy:
- No Data Collection: Your creations never leave your browser
- No Tracking: We use privacy-respecting analytics that don't track individuals
- Open Standards: All outputs use standard Minecraft formats and commands
- Community-First: Built for creators, by creators
Feedback & Suggestions
We're constantly improving PixelForge based on community feedback. While we don't have a dedicated support system, we'd love to hear your ideas and suggestions for new features or improvements.
Found a bug? Have a feature request? The best way to help is to provide detailed feedback about what you were trying to do and what happened.
Version Information
Launch Date: November 4, 2025
Last Updated: November 11, 2025
Status: Active Development