Canvas Operations
Canvas Zoom & Pan
Zoom
- Pinch to zoom: Use two fingers to pinch on the canvas
- Zoom buttons: Tap the zoom in/out buttons in the toolbar
- Fit to screen: Double-tap a zoom button to quickly fit the canvas to screen
Tip: Zoom in to 8x or more when drawing details; zoom out to fit screen to see the overall effect.
Pan
- Two-finger drag: Use two fingers to drag on the canvas to pan
- Quick navigation: Tap on the minimap to jump to a specific area
Grid Display
The grid is an essential tool for pixel art creation:
- Toggle grid: Tap the grid icon in the toolbar
- Grid color: Adjust grid line color and opacity in settings
- Auto-hide: Grid automatically hides when zoomed out to avoid visual clutter
Reference Images
Import reference images to assist your drawing:
- Tap the "Reference" button in the toolbar
- Choose to import from gallery or take a photo
- Adjust the position and opacity of the reference image
- Reference images will not appear in the final exported artwork
Canvas Settings
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Canvas Size | Supports 8×8 to 256×256 |
| Background Color | Transparent or custom color |
| Grid Display | Enable/disable grid lines |
| Auto Save | Auto-save draft after each operation |
Next Steps
- Color & Palettes — Master color usage
- Layers & Animation — Learn layers and animation