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Understanding the Editor

What This Feature Does

The editor is your main workspace for creating pixel art. Here you can draw, modify colors, manage layers, create animations, and export your work.

Two Types of Editor

Basic Editor

The basic editor is simpler and more suitable for beginners. It mainly offers common drawing functions with more direct operations.

Best for:

  • Your first pixel art creation
  • Quickly drawing icons, avatars, and emojis
  • Wanting a simpler operation experience

Advanced Editor

The advanced editor offers more complete features, suitable for those who need detailed creation. You can more conveniently manage layers, frames, selections, reference images, and guides.

Best for:

  • Creating animations
  • Complex layer management
  • Precisely editing local content
  • Needing more editing tools

Common Features of the Basic Editor

  • Brush, eraser, fill, color picker
  • Zoom and pan canvas
  • Undo and redo
  • Save and export

Common Features of the Advanced Editor

  • Layer management
  • Selection and similar color selection
  • Animation frame management
  • Reference images and guides
  • Canvas info and view controls
  • More complete export and publishing options

Which One to Choose

If You Are a Beginner

Start with the basic editor first, then try the advanced editor once you're familiar.

If You Want to Create Animations or Complex Works

It's recommended to use the advanced editor directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why Don't I See Certain Features?

You may be using the basic editor, which only displays the most commonly used functions.

Can I Start with the Basic Editor and Switch to the Advanced Editor Later?

Yes. You can switch to the more complete editing mode based on your project needs.

Suggested Images

  • Basic editor interface
  • Advanced editor interface
  • Feature comparison between the two

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