Getting started
From a new canvas to your first saved Pixel Studio file.
The Pixel Studio manual
Pixel Studio documentation
Guides for drawing, animation, color, and the rest of your workspace.
Development documentation · 0.23.0
These guides describe the 0.23.0 development package. Public downloads are not open. Interface details can change. The shortcut reference lists commands found in 0.23.0; confirm any binding marked “Check in Settings” in Settings → Change Shortcuts.
Canvas & references
Navigate the canvas without changing your artwork.
Drawing tools
Core painting, shape tools and pixel-focused brush controls.
Selections, transforms & paste
Select precisely, move artwork confidently, and commit a floating paste.
Layers & masks
Keep artwork organized, and hide pixels without deleting them.
Color, palettes & CCT
Choose real colors, preview transformations, and control their scope.
Animation & timing
Browse animations, select frames, and control playback timing.
Audio
Add a soundtrack or timing reference without a full audio workstation.
Preview Mode
Arrange pixel assets in scenes, preview animation, and capture the result.
Import & export
Keep an editable master, then choose the output your project needs.
Projects & history
Organize multiple files and recover earlier artwork states.
Customization
Make the workspace fit the way you draw.
Plugins
Local plugins and permissions in the experimental foundation.
Collaboration
Sharing and comments are being developed; public availability is not claimed.
Keyboard shortcuts
Find Pixel Studio 0.23.0 commands and check their keyboard bindings.
Troubleshooting
Start with the active editing target, selection and pending operation.
Frequently asked questions
Availability, support, artwork and future plans.
PSD Compatibility
Move layered still artwork between Photoshop PSD and Pixel Studio, with explicit conversion choices.