pxl-paintr
A simple pixel art app. It uses pygame. Here is an image.
Keys
LMB
(Left click) - Click to add pixels, hold to draw continuously
MMB
(Middle click) - n/a
RMB
(Right click) - Click points to delete, hold to delete continuously
H
- Toggle the assist grid on/off
P
- Toggle the small preview (actual size when saved) (perspective helps sometimes)
F
- Completely clear the canvas
1 - 9
- To select colors as they are shown at the bottom in the fixed palette
ESC
- Quit
S
- Save to current directory
Notes
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To create a new file start the main program
pxlee.py
with the name of the file as an argument. Example.python pxlee.py new_sprite
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You do not need to add an extension when starting it, it will automatically save your image as a
256 * 256
png with alpha by default. -
The current slot in the fixed palette will change when the color wheel is modified.
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Be sure to save your scene as it will not prompt you to save.
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The interactive color picker on the right changes the color in the active selected palette!
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The status of the current scene can be seen in the window header and updates in real-time.