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Controls
New Drawing
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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.
Download Drawing
You can change the download dimensions of the drawing by moving the slider left and right. You may also download individual layers or all layers and/or frames.
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Export Frames
Export Layers
Tracing
You can use a background image for tracing. Background images are not saved.
Language
Autosave
Autosave will automatically save your drawing, in case 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 artists
Mouse Icon
Set mouse to current tool icon. Desktops only.
Canvas Options
Grid
Toggle to show grid on top of drawing.
Checker
Toggle to show checker behind drawing (Ideal for tracing).
Background Pattern
Generate patterns using text. Text codes are consistent. Overwrites current canvas.
Onion Skin
Toggle to show onion skin of the next frame.
Top Onion Skin
Toggle to show onion skin of the next 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 palette for each pixel.
Global Dithering
This will enable global dithering on all tools.
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 Keybinds
Disabled keyboard shortcuts
Disable Save Download
Disable the drawing from being downloaded on your computer when submitting.
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 custom 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' under the font select dropdown)
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You can disable autosave in settings ().
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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.
Drawing Tips
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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.
• 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
• 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
• 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. • 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.
• Autosave saves every 1 minute.
• Add more colors by clicking the black and white squres under the 'Tools' panel. • 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.
• Autosave saves every 1 minute.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Click to change shortcut
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