10 Great Resources For Making Pixel Pattern Backgrounds

Pixel background patterns are all the rage these days and it’s easy to see why. A well implemented pixel pattern for a background can make a good site look really tight.

The only thing is, if you’ve ever tried to make the damn things from scratch you’ll know that those pesky little tiles with their seamlessly repeating pixels can be pretty tricky to get right.

Well, fear not pixel fans. For here is a roundup of ten of the handiest resources when it comes to creating lovely patterned pixel tiles…

The Kaliber 10k has been around for a while and their library of pixel patterns is probably the best single resource you’re going to find.

Squidfingers may claim to have the digits of a sea creature but he knows what he’s doing with them because he has created an excellent collection of pixel patterns.

Tile Machine is a great online pixel tile generator. There’s even a gallery where you can post your own creation or browse the pixels of others.

screamGuy has come up with a really nifty pixel pattern generator. The really cool part is that it lets you get on with drawing your pattern while it takes care of all the symmetry.

The bgMaker also lets you draw your own pixel pattern and preview it in real time. The good part here is the gallery where you can browse literally thousands of user submitted patterns.