# PixelDroid

> FOSS Android client for Pixelfed

**Wikidata**: [Q125560560](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q125560560)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/pixeldroid

## Summary
PixelDroid is a free and open-source Android application that serves as a client for the Pixelfed federated social media platform. It allows users to access, browse, and interact with the Pixelfed network directly from their Android devices.

## Key Facts
- PixelDroid is licensed under the GNU General Public License, version 3.0
- It is available as a digital download on the Android platform
- The application is funded by NGI Zero Discovery
- Its source code is hosted at https://gitlab.shinice.net/pixeldroid/PixelDroid
- The F-Droid package identifier is org.pixeldroid.app
- It is compatible with Pixelfed, a federated image sharing platform
- The application uses Gradle as its build system
- PixelDroid has been available on Mastodon as PixelDroid@fosstodon.org since May 1, 2020
- Users can contribute translations at https://weblate.pixeldroid.org/engage/pixeldroid/
- The application has a presence on Matrix at room #pixeldroid:gnugen.ch

## FAQs
### Q: What is PixelDroid used for?
A: PixelDroid is an Android client application for the Pixelfed social media platform. It allows users to browse, post, and interact with content on Pixelfed directly from their Android devices.

### Q: Is PixelDroid free to use?
A: Yes, PixelDroid is free and open-source software distributed under the GNU General Public License, version 3.0. This means users can freely run, study, modify, and distribute the software.

### Q: Where can I download PixelDroid?
A: PixelDroid is available for digital download on F-Droid with the package name org.pixeldroid.app. It can also be downloaded from the official website at https://pixeldroid.org/.

### Q: Can I contribute to PixelDroid's development?
A: Yes, PixelD welcomes contributions. You can contribute to translations at https://weblate.pixeldroid.org/engage/pixeldroid/ and access the source code at https://gitlab.shinice.net/pixeldroid/PixelDroid.

### Q: What social media platforms does PixelDroid connect with?
A: PixelDroid is specifically designed as a client for Pixelfed, a federated image sharing platform. It does not connect with other social media platforms.

## Why It Matters
PixelDroid addresses the need for a dedicated mobile interface to the Pixelfed federated social network, which focuses on image sharing within the decentralized social media ecosystem. As free and open-source software, it provides users with privacy-respecting alternatives to mainstream social media platforms that often collect excessive personal data. The application enables Android users to participate in the federated social web without being tied to a single corporate platform, promoting digital sovereignty and interoperability. By being part of the Pixelfed ecosystem, PixelDroid supports the broader movement toward decentralized social networking that empowers users with greater control over their data and content distribution.

## Notable For
- Being an official Android client for Pixelfed, providing a dedicated mobile interface to this federated image sharing platform
- Its commitment to free and open-source principles, licensed under GNU General Public License v3.0
- Its inclusion in NGI Zero Discovery, highlighting its significance in the European open-source software landscape
- Its comprehensive translation support, with a dedicated Weblate instance for community contributions
- Its presence across multiple open platforms (F-Droid, Matrix, and Mastodon), demonstrating its integration with decentralized communication networks

## Body
### Application Overview
PixelDroid is a free and open-source Android client application designed specifically for the Pixelfed federated social media platform. The application allows users to browse, post, and interact with content on Pixelfed directly from their Android devices.

### Technical Specifications
- Platform: Android operating system
- Build System: Gradle
- Distribution Format: Digital download
- Programming Language: Q3816639 (Wikidata item for programming language)
- Input Device: Touchscreen
- Source Code Repository: https://gitlab.shinice.net/pixeldroid/PixelDroid
- Package Identifier on F-Droid: org.pixeldroid.app

### Licensing and Funding
- License: GNU General Public License, version 3.0
- Funding: NGI Zero Discovery
- Copyright Status: Copyrighted
- Distribution: Through Q1386210

### Community and Support
- Website: https://pixeldroid.org/ (in English)
- Translation Contributions: https://weblate.pixeldroid.org/engage/pixeldroid/
- Matrix Room: #pixeldroid:gnugen.ch
- Mastodon Address: PixelDroid@fosstodon.org (available since May 1, 2020)

### Compatibility and Dependencies
- Compatible With: Pixelfed
- Depends On: Android Media Editor
- Instance Of: Free software, client

## References

1. [Source](https://gitlab.shinice.net/pixeldroid/PixelDroid/-/blob/master/LICENSE?ref_type=heads)
2. [Source](https://nlnet.nl/project/PixelDroid/)