Creating an account is not a must to start drawing, but it is recommended in order to save your artwork.
If you decide to connect with a Facebook, Twitter, or Google account you will not need to create a password. However, you will be asked to grant permission to Pixilart to access your account. Select “Yes” in order to log in.
The max number of pixels your width and height can reach up to is 700. Make sure you use a valid size when typing in your width and height. Pixilart offers daily challenges every day that provide an idea for what to create. These challenges are optional, but will show up whenever you open a new drawing. Click on the option “View today’s challenges” if you would like to see other entries people have created for the challenge.
The left side of the page has a list of tools used for drawing. Your board is where you will be drawing and doing your art on. The right side of the page has options to change the position of your board and the objects on it. You will also have options to change the color of your pixels. The options on the top page allow you to check the settings, save your artwork, redo or undo it, and download it on your device. You also have the ability to make your board full screen.
Increase and decrease the size of your work if desired. The right side of the screen will have an option box that states the pixel size. Use the slider to increase your pixel size and make it bigger. This can also be used with the eraser to remove a bigger portion of your pixel art.
You can add a new color by entering its hex code. Click on the plus button near the bottom of the sizing of your board to insert the color desired. Click the “Export Colors” button to add multiple colors at once. Selecting the Color Picker tool water drop button will bring colors from the current frame to the current color presented on your list of colors. On the sidebar, there is a Color Picker tool that allows you to click on a colored pixel on your board that will switch your color instantly to the one that you clicked.
Using the Select tool gives you more control over what to position on your board since the Move tool positions the entire board. You can use keyboard commands instead of the button options to copy, paste, and delete. Click Ctrl+C for copying, Ctrl+V for pasting, and Ctrl+X for deleting. While snipping using the Select tool, you will notice an option that says “Font”. You can select this to assign a selection for a custom font.
To assign a custom brush, you can use the Select tool to select the desired area that you would like to customize. Uncheck the box with the solid color option if you do not want to create a solid color for your drawing. Your brush automatically trails your brush with each stroke, but if you do not want that to happen, uncheck the box that says “Track”.
The Stamp tool allows you to post pixel art stamps that may help you create your drawing. Search through them and click the one you would like to place on the board. Clicking the Resize Drawing Canvas button gives you the ability to change the sizing of your pixel board if you decide it needs to be switched.
Click the “Copy Frame” button to duplicate and copy onto another slide. Use the arrow keys to go through each slide and the trash can button to delete a slide. The “Preview” button will allow you to see your GIF being played in action and get a better idea on how it’s turning out while being created.
You will only have the ability to save your drawings if you are signed into your account. If you plan on editing your drawing later, save your drawing as . pixel to save it as a file. When you are ready to edit it again, find the file and transfer it back to Pixilart. Drawings never automatically save so make sure you save your artwork often. If your drawing is part of one of the daily challenges, hashtag it #challenge in your description box so it can be listed in all the other challenge drawings.
Although optional, you can also type your first and last name, write a description about yourself, and list your website if you have one. Click “Save Changes” when you are finished setting up your page. You have the option to wall post on your profile page which means you can post whatever you desire - whether it’s about your artwork, pixel creations in progress, or personal life. Click on the area that says “Write something…” if you would like to post on your page. An image can also be attached to your post by clicking the camera right next to “Post”. Remember that everything on your profile page is public and cannot be hidden. Post wisely and don’t share information you wouldn’t want others to know about.
You can also make your own group by clicking the blue button that says “Create Group” and filling in the details about what your group is about.
You can also mark the collaboration option when you save a drawing so the user can edit the image with collaboration features.
If you would like to make a request, click on the blue button that says “Create Requests”.
If you would like to create your own contest, click the blue button that says “Create Contest”. Decide on the details of your contest by filling in the entry and submitting it when you have completed it.
Feel free to create your own forum as well by clicking the blue button that says “New Topic”. Fill in the entry and then post it when you are done.
You can even add your own tutorial if you have art tips and techniques up your sleeve. Simply click on the blue button that says “Add Tutorial” and submit your entry for it to be added.
You can create your own product to sell or you can browse the store and buy items you like.
The app is free and gives you the ability to use Pixilart whenever you carry your device around.
