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Welcome to PixSplat Documentation

PixSplat is a powerful GPU-powered pixel graphics editor designed for creating and editing pixel graphics and animations. It offers both a web-based module powered by WebGPU and a native desktop module that enhances performance and usability.

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What is PixSplat?​

PixSplat is a modern, feature-rich pixel art editor that combines the power of traditional pixel art tools with cutting-edge web technologies. The web version provides hardware-accelerated texture editing through WebGPU, while the desktop version offers enhanced performance and additional features.

Key Benefits​

  • 🚀 WebGPU Powered: Hardware-accelerated rendering for smooth performance
  • 🖥️ Cross-Platform: Available for Windows, macOS, Linux, and web browsers
  • 🎯 Professional Tools: Complete set of pixel art creation tools
  • 🎚️ Filters: Apply color filters to your image
  • 🎬 Animation Ready: Built-in support for frame-by-frame animation
  • 💾 Flexible Export: Multiple file format support
  • 🖊️ Pen Tablet Support: Full pressure sensitivity and tilt support
  • 🎨 Color Palettes: Import and export color palettes

Core Features​

Drawing Tools​

  • Pen Tablet Support:
    • Pressure sensitivity
    • Tangential pressure
    • Tilt X and Y
    • Twist
    • Altitude angle
    • Azimuth angle
    • Configurable for brush size, spacing, strength, flow, and opacity

Pen Tablet Support

  • Draw Tool:
    • Customizable presets
    • Round and square stroke types
    • Brush thickness, spacing, strength, flow, opacity
    • Blend modes
    • Open Pixel Fix Mode for 1-pixel width strokes
    • Hotkeys for straight lines and angle snapping
    • Brush outline and result preview modes

Draw Tool

  • Erase Tool: All Draw Tool features except blend modes
  • Shape Tool:
    • Customizable presets
    • Rectangles, ellipses, and lines
    • Fill options
    • Hotkeys for centering and filling
    • Stroke thickness and opacity control

Shape Tool

Animation System​

  • Layer support with visibility, locking, opacity, and blend modes
  • Per-layer animation with independent timelines
  • Onion skinning for frame preview
  • Export as strips, gifs (desktop version), or individual images
  • Real-time drawing during animation playback

Animation System

Transform, Selection & Crop​

  • Transform: Scale, rotate, and move pixels with precision
  • Selection: Rectangle, ellipse, lasso, magic wand, and freehand modes
  • Crop Tool: Document cropping to selected areas

Color & Palette Management​

  • Color Picker with recent color history
  • Palette Editor with .gpl file import support

Filters​

  • Adjustable filters with fine-tuning options
  • Stack multiple filters for complex effects
  • "Keep Preview" option for continuous preview
  • Mask selected areas
  • Free Hand Brush mode with Lock Addition

File Format Support​

  • Web Version: .png, .jpeg, .bmp, .gif (without animation)
  • Desktop Version: Additional support for .psd, .webp, and more

Platform Support​

Web Version​

  • Accessible through any modern browser
  • No installation required
  • WebGPU acceleration for optimal performance
  • Automatic updates

Desktop Version​

  • Available for:
    • Windows 10+
    • macOS 10.15+
    • Linux (AppImage)
  • Enhanced performance
  • Offline access
  • Native file system integration
  • Additional features and format support

Getting Started​

Getting Help​

If you need assistance: