# General **URL:** https://forum.pixieditor.net/c/general/4.md [Latest](https://forum.pixieditor.net/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.pixieditor.net/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.pixieditor.net/tags.md) --- ## [Welcome to PixiEditor Forum! 👋](https://forum.pixieditor.net/t/welcome-to-pixieditor-forum/5)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.pixieditor.net/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2024, 1:19pm UTC](https://forum.pixieditor.net/t/welcome-to-pixieditor-forum/5 "2024-11-24T13:19:46Z")
We are so glad you joined us. PixiEditor Forum PixiEditor is a free universal 2D platform. Create beautiful sprites for your games, create logos, sketch ideas and edit images. All packed in an eye-friendly dark theme. … --- ## [About the General category](https://forum.pixieditor.net/t/about-the-general-category/3)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.pixieditor.net/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0
--- ## [How to save settings such as Stroke and Color](https://forum.pixieditor.net/t/how-to-save-settings-such-as-stroke-and-color/696)
**Author:** [@silocoder](https://forum.pixieditor.net/u/silocoder)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2026, 2:34am UTC](https://forum.pixieditor.net/t/how-to-save-settings-such-as-stroke-and-color/696 "2026-11-01T02:34:15Z")
Trying to figure out how to save settings. Example would be stroke size and color, fill color and Sync with Primary Color setting. I cannot find any of these in the Edit \> Settings window. Thanks --- ## [Vector animation: some ideas](https://forum.pixieditor.net/t/vector-animation-some-ideas/672)
**Author:** [@EmilyGraceSeville7cf](https://forum.pixieditor.net/u/EmilyGraceSeville7cf)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 11:12am UTC](https://forum.pixieditor.net/t/vector-animation-some-ideas/672 "2026-08-12T11:12:37Z")
Hey guys! I see no info about vector animation in docs, so I propose the following to be implemented as a part of it (based on my experience with VectorMotion app): ability to animate properties of objects separately l… --- ## [Thanks for this editor](https://forum.pixieditor.net/t/thanks-for-this-editor/671)
**Author:** [@EmilyGraceSeville7cf](https://forum.pixieditor.net/u/EmilyGraceSeville7cf)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 11:07am UTC](https://forum.pixieditor.net/t/thanks-for-this-editor/671 "2026-08-12T11:07:09Z")
Hey guys! I just wanted to say that it’s what I wanted to have for a long time: universal editor for creating logos (not only), animations and editing images. :smiley: I really want to get vector animations like, for ins… --- ## [Do LLM tools meaningfully help development in large FOSS projects?](https://forum.pixieditor.net/t/do-llm-tools-meaningfully-help-development-in-large-foss-projects/572)
**Author:** [@amuza2](https://forum.pixieditor.net/u/amuza2)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2026, 8:06am UTC](https://forum.pixieditor.net/t/do-llm-tools-meaningfully-help-development-in-large-foss-projects/572 "2026-06-05T08:06:00Z")
Hi everyone, I’ve been seeing a lot of discussion about AI tools like Claude Opus and ChatGPT changing how software is developed. I’m curious how this applies to a complex project like this one. Do contributors here ac… --- ## [Does PixiEditor have a flipbook animation tool for vector graphics?](https://forum.pixieditor.net/t/does-pixieditor-have-a-flipbook-animation-tool-for-vector-graphics/632)
**Author:** [@aspiringartist12](https://forum.pixieditor.net/u/aspiringartist12)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 5:17pm UTC](https://forum.pixieditor.net/t/does-pixieditor-have-a-flipbook-animation-tool-for-vector-graphics/632 "2026-06-02T17:17:54Z")
Or is it only for raster graphics? --- ## [Tutorial: Creating a Chrome Ball with PixiEditor 2](https://forum.pixieditor.net/t/tutorial-creating-a-chrome-ball-with-pixieditor-2/582)
**Author:** [@Tobias](https://forum.pixieditor.net/u/Tobias)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 1:00pm UTC](https://forum.pixieditor.net/t/tutorial-creating-a-chrome-ball-with-pixieditor-2/582 "2026-04-30T13:00:26Z")
Hello, I discovered PixiEditor at LGM26. To become more familiar with it, I rewrote the GIMP tutorial for a Chrome Ball using PixiEditor. The workflow is completely different. In fact, I even ported the GEGL panorama pr… --- ## [Certify the app on Discord](https://forum.pixieditor.net/t/certify-the-app-on-discord/571)
**Author:** [@volcano](https://forum.pixieditor.net/u/volcano)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 12:37am UTC](https://forum.pixieditor.net/t/certify-the-app-on-discord/571 "2026-04-01T00:37:47Z")
On Discord, a new feature is available on the Developer Portal: “Claim Game”. It let’s you customize how the application is shown on Discord, particularly in profile Games Widgets. So, can you please configure th… --- ## [Troubleshooting Guide](https://forum.pixieditor.net/t/troubleshooting-guide/568)
**Author:** [@flabbet](https://forum.pixieditor.net/u/flabbet)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2026, 9:04am UTC](https://forum.pixieditor.net/t/troubleshooting-guide/568 "2026-03-30T09:04:55Z")
PixiEditor doesn’t open / stopped opening Switch to OpenGL PixiEditor by default uses Vulkan to render graphics, some hardware and software may not properly work with it. There are a few ways to do it. If you’re using … --- ## [Extension Browser Phases](https://forum.pixieditor.net/t/extension-browser-phases/567)
**Author:** [@flabbet](https://forum.pixieditor.net/u/flabbet)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2026, 11:50am UTC](https://forum.pixieditor.net/t/extension-browser-phases/567 "2026-03-28T11:50:55Z")
What is this? PixiEditor is aiming to be a go to tool for any 2D creation and editing. This is an incredibly ambitious and challenging goal. We believe, that one of the things that is crucial for this, is letting communi… --- ## [Change system font](https://forum.pixieditor.net/t/change-system-font/566)
**Author:** [@santloufl](https://forum.pixieditor.net/u/santloufl)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2026, 8:10pm UTC](https://forum.pixieditor.net/t/change-system-font/566 "2026-03-23T20:10:39Z")
Hi, I just installed PixiEditor. When I open the app, the system font is simply just not readable. How can I change the default system font so that I can read the menu properly --- ## [This forum is a very good idea](https://forum.pixieditor.net/t/this-forum-is-a-very-good-idea/34)
**Author:** [@ilikecreeper331](https://forum.pixieditor.net/u/ilikecreeper331)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 11:17am UTC](https://forum.pixieditor.net/t/this-forum-is-a-very-good-idea/34 "2026-01-25T11:17:11Z")
Good job devs, I can see how useful this place can be --- ## [How to apply a shader on one layer only?](https://forum.pixieditor.net/t/how-to-apply-a-shader-on-one-layer-only/504)
**Author:** [@raaaahman](https://forum.pixieditor.net/u/raaaahman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2025, 7:43pm UTC](https://forum.pixieditor.net/t/how-to-apply-a-shader-on-one-layer-only/504 "2025-11-22T19:43:37Z")
I am writing a shader to apply only on one layer of a picture: uniform vec2 iResolution; // The resolution of current render output. It is usually a document size. uniform float iNormalizedTime; // The normalized time… --- ## [How would you go about making a loop animation](https://forum.pixieditor.net/t/how-would-you-go-about-making-a-loop-animation/496)
**Author:** [@fifi](https://forum.pixieditor.net/u/fifi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2025, 5:10pm UTC](https://forum.pixieditor.net/t/how-would-you-go-about-making-a-loop-animation/496 "2025-11-12T17:10:33Z")
Like, how would you go about making an image go to the left, then to the right, to create a loop ? Cannot seem to figure it out (discovered pixieditor less than 24 hours ago) Thanks for your help !!! --- ## [Does PixiEditor Supports Arabic typewriting?](https://forum.pixieditor.net/t/does-pixieditor-supports-arabic-typewriting/452)
**Author:** [@fyberwex](https://forum.pixieditor.net/u/fyberwex)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2025, 11:35am UTC](https://forum.pixieditor.net/t/does-pixieditor-supports-arabic-typewriting/452 "2025-09-29T11:35:21Z")
Hello team of PixiEditor. I have an issue with the app not being able to write Arabic properly. I tried to solve the issue by asking about it on the Discord channel (#usage-help), but unfortunately, I did not get any… --- ## [Is brush pressure supported?](https://forum.pixieditor.net/t/is-brush-pressure-supported/450)
**Author:** [@mugz](https://forum.pixieditor.net/u/mugz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2025, 6:43am UTC](https://forum.pixieditor.net/t/is-brush-pressure-supported/450 "2025-09-20T06:43:22Z")
Is there a way to enable brush pressure for pen tool, so it’ll work with tablet? --- ## [I do not have javascript disabled, but](https://forum.pixieditor.net/t/i-do-not-have-javascript-disabled-but/386)
**Author:** [@titi](https://forum.pixieditor.net/u/titi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2025, 7:58pm UTC](https://forum.pixieditor.net/t/i-do-not-have-javascript-disabled-but/386 "2025-08-24T19:58:37Z")
Hello. A friend told me about pixieditor and pointed me to its site. I read the main page about it, but have a question about it. Decided to ask about it in this forum, but there is a stupid setting of this forum, or som… --- ## [What is a "non-destructible, procedural graphic"?](https://forum.pixieditor.net/t/what-is-a-non-destructible-procedural-graphic/387)
**Author:** [@titi](https://forum.pixieditor.net/u/titi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2025, 7:33am UTC](https://forum.pixieditor.net/t/what-is-a-non-destructible-procedural-graphic/387 "2025-08-21T07:33:39Z")
The main page says: But what is this? What is a “non-destructible, procedural graphic”? --- ## [Apple sidekick support is flaky](https://forum.pixieditor.net/t/apple-sidekick-support-is-flaky/367)
**Author:** [@nek](https://forum.pixieditor.net/u/nek)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2025, 1:00pm UTC](https://forum.pixieditor.net/t/apple-sidekick-support-is-flaky/367 "2025-08-16T13:00:40Z")
I use my iPad with my Mac as an external touchscreen with a pencil. This is a tricky one, because sometimes it works, but sometimes it doesn’t. I couldn’t find the system in it yet. --- ## [QR Code Generator made in Blender with Geometry Nodes](https://forum.pixieditor.net/t/qr-code-generator-made-in-blender-with-geometry-nodes/323)
**Author:** [@Aeon](https://forum.pixieditor.net/u/Aeon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2025, 8:36pm UTC](https://forum.pixieditor.net/t/qr-code-generator-made-in-blender-with-geometry-nodes/323 "2025-08-09T20:36:56Z")
This is wild I thought I share it here: https://www.reddit.com/r/blender/comments/1ml4yix/i\_made\_a\_qr\_code\_generator\_completely\_with/ --- ## [How to create an animation with 2 imported images](https://forum.pixieditor.net/t/how-to-create-an-animation-with-2-imported-images/269)
**Author:** [@venus9](https://forum.pixieditor.net/u/venus9)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2025, 2:29pm UTC](https://forum.pixieditor.net/t/how-to-create-an-animation-with-2-imported-images/269 "2025-08-05T14:29:28Z")
Hi there - I wanted to create an animation with 2 input images that I already have: f1.png and f2.png. So f1.png and f2.png are the 2 keyframes in my animation. I opened pixi, opened the images one by one which worked. … --- ## [Some funny i found](https://forum.pixieditor.net/t/some-funny-i-found/187)
**Author:** [@MichiDexi](https://forum.pixieditor.net/u/MichiDexi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2025, 3:04pm UTC](https://forum.pixieditor.net/t/some-funny-i-found/187 "2025-05-19T15:04:42Z")
you can actually use the ‘Moves Viewport’ tool behind the tool bar, it looks weird, has no function, but its there --- ## [Colors 256 Palette from Deluxe Paint 2 (EA) PC-Version](https://forum.pixieditor.net/t/colors-256-palette-from-deluxe-paint-2-ea-pc-version/48)
**Author:** [@Crabowski](https://forum.pixieditor.net/u/Crabowski)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2024, 4:21pm UTC](https://forum.pixieditor.net/t/colors-256-palette-from-deluxe-paint-2-ea-pc-version/48 "2024-12-05T16:21:40Z")
I colorpicked the Palette from DP2 → for use in Pixi Editor. DeluxePaint2.PC.256.pal.zip (1.0 KB) copy to C:\\Users\\ \[Your Profile User\] \\AppData\\Roaming\\PixiEditor\\Palettes use : undock palette window from panel. (s…