Controls
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Copy:
Use CTRL+C to copy selected content.
Use CTRL+C to copy selected content.
Paste:
Use CTRL+V to paste copied content.
Use CTRL+V to paste copied content.
Cut:
Use CTRL+X to copy and delete selected content.
Use CTRL+X to copy and delete selected content.
Tracing
You can use a background image for tracking. Background images are not saved. Paste a valid URL to make this feature work.
Autosave
Autosave will automatically save your drawing, incase your devices randomly shuts off.
Theme Options
Lighter Theme
Toggle to switch to a lighter theme.
Icon Set
Switch between icon sets created by Pixilart users.
Canvas Options
Show HUE Changer
Shows HUE changer. Hue changer allows you to change the hue of the current layer.
Background Pattern
Generate patterns using text. Text codes are consistent. Overwrites current canvas.
Grid
Toggle to show grid on top of drawing.
Checker
Toggle to show checker behind drawing (Ideal for tracing).
Onion Skin
Toggle to show onion skin of previous frame.
Tool Options
Pixel Perfect
Toggle to setup pixel perfect pencil drawing. Doesn't work with mirror & Pixel size must be 1.
Rainbow Colors
This will change the value of the current color as you draw with each stroke.
Random Colors
This will result in random colors from your current color pallet for each pixel.
Dithering
This will enable dithering on all tools. Shortcut: Shift + X.
Canvas Zoom
If your drawing seems sluggish/slow. You can enable this option which changes the zoom functionality to just the canvas. This will reload the page - Please save before doing so.
Misc Options
Disable Scroll Zoom
Some computers are over-accessible with trackpad scrolling. Here you can disable scroll zoom. You can still zoom in and out with the options panel.
Disable Save Download
Disable the drawing from being downloaded on your computer when submitting.
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Adding a public stamp needs approval. However, you can use your stamps whenever.
Custom Fonts
To use your custom font: Select the font 'Custom' under the dropdown menu within the options panel. You can create a letter by select the region with the select tool.
Brushes
To assign a create brush - simply use the select tool and select the desired area. Use hashtag #brushes to get your brush added.
Available brushes:
To assign a create brush - simply use the select tool and select the desired area. Use hashtag #brushes to get your brush added.
Please select which letter to assign:
(You can use this font by selecting 'Custom' uner the font select dropdown)
(You can use this font by selecting 'Custom' uner the font select dropdown)
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You can disable autosave in settings ().
version: 1.9.0
Drawing pixel art is easier than ever while using Pixilart
Easily create sprites and other retro style images with this drawing application
Pixilart is an online pixel drawing application and social platform for creative minds who want to venture into the world of art, games, and programming. Pixel art is fundamental for understanding how digital art, games, and programming work.
Keyboard Shortcuts
preview current image
save drawing
add frame
duplicate frame
pencil tool
eraser tool
line tool
square tool
circle tool
save drawing
add frame
duplicate frame
pencil tool
eraser tool
line tool
square tool
circle tool
switch primary color
bucket color tool
color picker tool
move tool
select tool
text tool
lighten & darken tool
bucket tool
dither tool
bucket color tool
color picker tool
move tool
select tool
text tool
lighten & darken tool
bucket tool
dither tool
Drawing Tips
• You can create stamps and use them for later. Create a stamp by selecting a region on the canvas and clicking 'Save Stamp' on the top right corner.• Add more colors by clicking the black and white squres under the 'Tools' panel.
Making a GIF
Making animations are fun, but can be difficult. Here are some quick tips to get you started.
• You have an unlimited amount of frames - submitting a large gif does take a bit longer to load.Making animations are fun, but can be difficult. Here are some quick tips to get you started.
• Edit frames by selecting the preview image.
• Move frames be using the left and right arrow icons ().
• Delete frames by selecting the trash can icon ().
• You can change each frames time by selecting the ms. 1000ms = 1 second.
• Demostration of making an animation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsXYPoX7a1o
Information
• If after drawing for awhile and the drawing application seems 'slow'. Please save your progress and reload the page.• If the canvas seems laggy or glitchy, try using a smaller canvas size. It may also be due to screen resolution.
• Autosave saves every 1 minute.
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