The iDotMatrix App brings your LED pixel display to life
Design pixel art, GIF animations, clocks and music-rhythm effects, then send them to your programmable LED dot-matrix display over Bluetooth. Free on iPhone and Android.
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Figures from the App Store and Google Play listings, captured June 2026.
Everything your LED pixel display can do
From DIY pixel art to live clocks and music rhythm, the iDotMatrix App turns a simple dot-matrix screen into a canvas you control from your phone.
Pixel Art Editor
Draw custom pixel art dot by dot, pick any color, and design for 16×16, 32×32 or 64×64 displays.
Animation & GIF Maker
Create frame-by-frame animations or import GIFs, then play them back smoothly on your screen.
Clock, Alarms & Tools
Turn your display into a clock, alarm, countdown, stopwatch, scoreboard or message board.
Music Rhythm & Lighting
React to music with real-time rhythm visualizers and ambient lighting effects.
Cloud Designs Library
Browse thousands of free designs, animations and GIFs from the built-in cloud gallery.
Image & Video Import
Import your own photos or short videos and convert them for pixel-perfect playback.
See the iDotMatrix App in action
Real screenshots from the iOS and Android app.
Up and running in three steps
No account required. Just download, pair over Bluetooth, and start creating.
Download the app
Get the free iDotMatrix App on the App Store or Google Play.
Pair over Bluetooth
Power on your LED pixel display and connect it in seconds.
Create & send
Pick a design or draw your own, then beam it straight to your screen.
Works with your iDotMatrix display
The app pairs over Bluetooth with programmable LED dot-matrix screens. Community projects have documented support for the most popular pixel sizes.
iPhone & iPad
iOS 12.0 or later
Android
Phones & tablets
Display-size compatibility is documented by the community, not an official specification.
16×16
Compact pixel art
32×32
Detailed designs
64×64
Full scenes
Can I use iDotMatrix on a PC or Windows?
The official iDotMatrix App runs on iPhone and Android. There is no official Windows or desktop app. If you want to control your display from a computer, these are the realistic options:
Community tools are not affiliated with the official app. Use them at your own discretion.
Run the app on an Android emulator
Install an Android emulator on Windows or Mac, then download the iDotMatrix App from Google Play to use it on your computer.
Use a community open-source tool
Developers maintain open-source projects (such as python3-idotmatrix-client) that control compatible 16×16 to 64×64 displays from a PC over Bluetooth.
Help & documentation
Guides and answers to get the most out of your iDotMatrix display.
Getting started
Download, install and set up the app.
Connect via Bluetooth
Pair your display and fix connection issues.
Pixel art & designs
Create, browse and download free designs.
Animations & GIFs
Make animations and import your own GIFs.
Display sizes
16×16, 32×32 and 64×64 explained.
Troubleshooting
App not working? Common fixes and tips.
Loved by makers and families
Real reviews from the App Store.
Deven Arre
A fantastic addition to my desk. The 32×32 programmable LED screen offers endless opportunities for creative expression.
icares2727
I have a 32×32 pixel screen. I love how easy and simple the software is to use, with a lot of neat features.
Omeraga
I really like the app — you can design so many things, and the ready-made content is so fun. Kids especially love it.
Yoyo NL
Bought the pixel display for my daughter. She loved the DIY function and making her own designs.
MrTylerLarson
This app is a lot of fun! Great for decorating my desk with custom pixel art.
Deven Arre
A fantastic addition to my desk. The 32×32 programmable LED screen offers endless opportunities for creative expression.
icares2727
I have a 32×32 pixel screen. I love how easy and simple the software is to use, with a lot of neat features.
Omeraga
I really like the app — you can design so many things, and the ready-made content is so fun. Kids especially love it.
Yoyo NL
Bought the pixel display for my daughter. She loved the DIY function and making her own designs.
MrTylerLarson
This app is a lot of fun! Great for decorating my desk with custom pixel art.
Deven Arre
A fantastic addition to my desk. The 32×32 programmable LED screen offers endless opportunities for creative expression.
icares2727
I have a 32×32 pixel screen. I love how easy and simple the software is to use, with a lot of neat features.
Omeraga
I really like the app — you can design so many things, and the ready-made content is so fun. Kids especially love it.
Yoyo NL
Bought the pixel display for my daughter. She loved the DIY function and making her own designs.
MrTylerLarson
This app is a lot of fun! Great for decorating my desk with custom pixel art.
Deven Arre
A fantastic addition to my desk. The 32×32 programmable LED screen offers endless opportunities for creative expression.
icares2727
I have a 32×32 pixel screen. I love how easy and simple the software is to use, with a lot of neat features.
Omeraga
I really like the app — you can design so many things, and the ready-made content is so fun. Kids especially love it.
Yoyo NL
Bought the pixel display for my daughter. She loved the DIY function and making her own designs.
MrTylerLarson
This app is a lot of fun! Great for decorating my desk with custom pixel art.
DJSoOpA
The app works relatively well, and there's a huge cloud media library to choose from.
Squidorito
Really cool! I got a 16×16 board and it's a lot of fun to design on.
Arianna S.
It works amazing and brings a pop to my room.
Shamigo1985
Love the clock feature and rotating through my favorite images on the display.
DJSoOpA
The app works relatively well, and there's a huge cloud media library to choose from.
Squidorito
Really cool! I got a 16×16 board and it's a lot of fun to design on.
Arianna S.
It works amazing and brings a pop to my room.
Shamigo1985
Love the clock feature and rotating through my favorite images on the display.
DJSoOpA
The app works relatively well, and there's a huge cloud media library to choose from.
Squidorito
Really cool! I got a 16×16 board and it's a lot of fun to design on.
Arianna S.
It works amazing and brings a pop to my room.
Shamigo1985
Love the clock feature and rotating through my favorite images on the display.
DJSoOpA
The app works relatively well, and there's a huge cloud media library to choose from.
Squidorito
Really cool! I got a 16×16 board and it's a lot of fun to design on.
Arianna S.
It works amazing and brings a pop to my room.
Shamigo1985
Love the clock feature and rotating through my favorite images on the display.
Start creating on your LED display today
Download the free iDotMatrix App and turn your pixel screen into a canvas you control from your phone.
Free on iOS & Android. No account required.
