Help & FAQ

🎨 Getting Started

Welcome to PixelArtNexus! This guide will help you get started with creating amazing pixel art using our web-based editor.

🛠️ Tools Overview

🖌️ Draw Tool (D)

Basic drawing tool for creating pixel art. Click and drag to draw with the selected color and brush size.

🧽 Erase Tool (E)

Remove pixels from your canvas. Works like the draw tool but removes content instead.

🎨 Fill Tool (F)

Fill connected areas with the selected color. Great for filling large regions quickly.

👁️ Eyedropper (T)

Pick colors from existing pixels on your canvas to use as your drawing color.

✋ Pan Tool (P)

Move around your canvas when zoomed in. Also accessible by right-clicking and dragging.

📦 Select Tool (S)

Select rectangular areas to copy, cut, paste, or move around your canvas.

⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts

Action	Default Shortcut	Description
Draw Tool	D	Switch to drawing tool
Pan Tool	P	Switch to pan tool
Eyedropper	T	Switch to eyedropper tool
Select Tool	S	Switch to selection tool
Brush Size +	=	Increase brush size
Brush Size -	-	Decrease brush size
Undo	Ctrl+Z	Undo last action
Redo	Ctrl+Y	Redo last undone action

Note: You can customize these shortcuts in the Settings menu!

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I save my artwork?

A: Click the "Save" button in the toolbar to download your pixel art as a PNG file. You can save individual selections or the entire canvas.

Q: Can I work with multiple layers?

A: Yes! Use the Layers panel to add, delete, and manage multiple layers. You can adjust opacity and visibility for each layer independently.

Q: How do I change the canvas size?

A: Click the "Change Size" button in the toolbar to open the canvas size selector. Choose from preset sizes or create a custom size.

Q: Can I import images?

A: Yes! Drag and drop image files directly onto the canvas to import them. The image will be automatically resized to fit your canvas.

Q: How do I use the selection tool?

A: Select the Selection Tool (S), then click and drag to create a selection rectangle. You can then copy (Ctrl+C), cut, paste (Ctrl+V), or move the selected area.

Q: Does my work save automatically?

A: Yes! Your work is automatically saved to your browser's local storage. However, we recommend regularly downloading your work as PNG files for backup.

Q: Can I use this on mobile devices?

A: Yes! PixelArtNexus is designed to work on both desktop and mobile devices, with touch-friendly controls for mobile users.

🎯 Tips for Better Pixel Art

Start Small: Begin with smaller canvas sizes (16x16 or 32x32) to learn the basics
Use Limited Colors: Restrict your palette to create more cohesive artwork
Zoom In: Work at high zoom levels for precise pixel placement
Use Layers: Separate different elements (background, character, effects) into different layers
Save Often: Download your work regularly to avoid losing progress

🆘 Need More Help?

If you can't find the answer to your question here, please don't hesitate to contact us or submit feedback through our feedback form.

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