Pixel Composer

Devlog

• 1.14 pre release 7
  March 30, 2023 by MakhamDev

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  Node New base conversion node. New path anchor node. New image replace node. Node preview status is now saved. [Path array] Fix error on update. [Path] Hold shift on anchor control to move each contro... Continue reading

  
• 1.14 pre release 6
  March 28, 2023 by MakhamDev

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  Add surface format compatibility check on start. New input for triggering node execution. New trigger data type. New trigger, boolean to trigger node. Interface Reduce UI framerate to 1 when minimized... Continue reading

  
• 1.14 pre release 5
  March 26, 2023 by MakhamDev

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  Wait did I forgot to post about pre-release 4. pr4 Node [Separate shape] Add option for auto execute. [Flood fill] Add max iteration attribute. [Array get, set, insert] Add ability to set negative ind... Continue reading

  
• 1.14 pre release 3
  March 23, 2023 by MakhamDev

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  Change since pre release 2 Nodes New array filter group. Add texture interpolation mode (bilinear, bicubic, radSin) for several nodes. Transform Scale Composite Dilate Displace Texture remap Twirl 9-S... Continue reading

  
• MacOS alpha 1
  March 22, 2023 by MakhamDev

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  This is the first alpha version for MacOS. Working on Mac version has been a great displeasure to me, and I don’t even know if it will run on other device. If you found any bug, crash, comment on th... Continue reading

  
• 1.14 pre release 1
  March 19, 2023 by MakhamDev

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  Interface Tabbed panel. [Inspector] Add a setting tab for access and modify node-specific settings. [Global variable] New panel for managing global variable. [Add node] Add ability to favorite node an... Continue reading

  
• 1.13.8 update
  March 13, 2023 by MakhamDev

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  Update v1.13.8 Define global variable and access it from anywhere using key pair. Interface Flexible panel. Save and load layout workspace. Pop out panels into separate windows, and embed some windows... Continue reading

  
• 1.13.7 Update
  March 07, 2023 by MakhamDev

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  Update v1.13.7 Interface [Splash] Add button to open autosave folder. Nodes New array shift node. New path builder node (create a path from an array of vec2 points). New L-system node. [Lua] Add Proje... Continue reading

  
• 1.13.6 Patch
  March 05, 2023 by MakhamDev

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  Patch v1.13.6 This update came early due to critical JSON parsing crashes. Interface [Graph] Add round corner to diagonal connection line. [Tunnel viewer] Manage all tunnels in the project. Bug Fix cr... Continue reading

  
• 1.13.5 Update
  March 04, 2023 by MakhamDev

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  Update v1.13.5 Interface Save file now embed the previewing image. [Preview] Tool panel now moves down to avoid overlapping with the color bar. [Palette] Add delete palette option in right-click menu... Continue reading

  
• 1.13.4 update
  March 01, 2023 by MakhamDev

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  Update v1.13.4 Reworked gradient system to allow gradient blend type to be send with gradient data. Interface Hotkey now trigger on key press (instead of release) Hotkey can be trigger after another w... Continue reading

  
• 1.13.3 update
  February 27, 2023 by MakhamDev

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  Update v1.13.3 Interface [Preview] Hold ctrl to show the color of the hovering pixel. [Graph] Add an option to enter the group by right-click menu. [Graph] Context menu now shows display name if set... Continue reading

  
• 1.13.2 update
  February 25, 2023 by MakhamDev

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  Update v1.13.2 Due to change in grid nodes, loading project from older version will show warning. I only update collections on 1.x update. This update also comes with update on demo version as well. I... Continue reading

  
• 1.13.1 patch
  February 24, 2023 by MakhamDev

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  Patch v1.13.1 This patch address problems cause by… previous update of course. Interface [Add node] Search box text now left justified. Bug Fix calculation error when rotating 90, -90 degree [Fluid... Continue reading

  
• 1.13 Update
  February 23, 2023 by MakhamDev

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  Pixel Composer v1.13 This version comes with the release of Steam version of Pixel Composer! Steam release also means 20% launch discount on both platform. You can check out Steam version here: https:... Continue reading

  
• Steam version coming 23 Feb
  February 19, 2023 by MakhamDev

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  Pixel Composer Steam version will be available on February 23, 2023. 1.13 full version will also launch the same day... Continue reading

  
• 1.13 Pre release 2
  February 15, 2023 by MakhamDev

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  This pre release fix the startup problem in the last pre release... Continue reading

  
• 1.13 Pre release
  February 14, 2023 by MakhamDev

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  Pixel Composer v1.13 pre-release This pre-release should have most of the feature as in full release. However there might be some bugs left from the last source control accident. General Gradient data... Continue reading

  
• Steam key released
  February 11, 2023 by MakhamDev

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  Steam Key for Pixel Composer is now added to all itch.io purchase. Check out how to claim it here: https://itch.io/t/67604/how-to-get-a-steam-key-from-your-itchio-purchase... Continue reading

  
• 1.12.2 patch
  February 07, 2023 by MakhamDev

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  Pixel Composer v1.12.2 General Comma (,) symbol will be treated as dot (.) in the number box. Restoring crashed file now open the project in “safe mode”. Number conversion now accept E-notation. I... Continue reading

  
• 1.12.1 Patch
  February 04, 2023 by MakhamDev

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  Pixel Composer v1.12.1 Bug [Image] Fix crash when importing image with -strip suffix. Fix broken requirement for “ucrtbased.dll”... Continue reading

  
• 1.12 Update
  February 04, 2023 by MakhamDev

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  Pixel Composer v1.12 General Save file now minified, reduce file size by around 30%. Add unique value type to path object, particles, and rigidbody object. New crash dialog automatically copy crash lo... Continue reading

  
• 1.11.1 Patch
  January 27, 2023 by MakhamDev

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  Pixel Composer v1.11.1 Interface Shift + scroll wheel while hovering on textbox, scrollbox to adjust value. Nodes [Lua] Compilation error now appear as warning in the notification. [Lua] Added Lua ref... Continue reading

  
• 1.11 Update
  January 25, 2023 by MakhamDev

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  Pixel Composer v1.11 General Key displayer now enabled in addon menu. Importing multiple non image files now won’t create “Import multiple images” dialog and will automatically import all of the... Continue reading

  
• Pixel Composer Discord Server
  January 18, 2023 by MakhamDev

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  Check out Pixel Composer Discord server. You can talk about the program, showcase your work, give feedback, etc. Invite link: Server... Continue reading

  
• demo.10.5 update
  January 17, 2023 by MakhamDev

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  Pixel Composer demo 0.10.5 Add single color, palette to gradient conversion... Continue reading

  
• 1.1.0.1 Patch
  January 17, 2023 by MakhamDev

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  Ah… The classic “quick patch one day after big update” once again. Fix crash when create VFX node Fix crash when using splice sprite sheet. Fix Aseprite tag skipping the last frames. Fix Aseprit... Continue reading

  
• 1.1.0 Update
  January 16, 2023 by MakhamDev

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  Pixel Composer v1.1.0 General Widgets are now navigable using Tab, Shift + Tab. Palette selector in gradient editor. Font preview. Hotkey reset button. Panels [Inspector] Non-interactable widget is no... Continue reading

  
• 1.0.9.1 Patch
  January 09, 2023 by MakhamDev

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  This small patch fix critical crash when creating VFX node... Continue reading

  
• 1.0.9 Update
  January 08, 2023 by MakhamDev

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  Pixel Composer v1.0.9 General Implicit conversion from text to number. Grouped mode in add node dialog. Improve multi-lines text editing. New keyframe wrapping. Palette value animation. Keyframe easin... Continue reading

  
• 1.0.8 Update
  December 31, 2022 by MakhamDev

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  Pixel Composer v1.0.8 General Save file version update to 1080. Improve textbox navigation, overflow rendering. Panels [Collection] Add glow when create, update collection. [Inspector] Path value now... Continue reading

  
• 1.0.7 Update
  December 27, 2022 by MakhamDev

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  Pixel Composer v1.0.7 General Update savefile version to 1070. (open older save will show a warning, but the file will work normally.) Ability to set vector unit (pixel, fraction) in some nodes. Fract... Continue reading

  
• 1.0.6 Update
  December 24, 2022 by MakhamDev

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  Pixel Composer v1.0.6 General Fix getting started projects. Ungrouping node now move relative to the parent group. Color interoperability: Single color/palette can now be use as gradient. Improve anim... Continue reading

  
• demo.10.4 Update
  December 23, 2022 by MakhamDev

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  Pixel Composer demo.10.4 Bug Fix crash when export, open shell... Continue reading

  
• demo.10.3 Update
  December 22, 2022 by MakhamDev

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  Pixel Composer demo 0.10.3 Separate local file into a demo subfolder to prevent preference mixing between demo and full version. Remove automatic version checker. Bug Fix crash when opening new file w... Continue reading

  
• 1.0.5 Update
  December 21, 2022 by MakhamDev

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  Pixel Composer v1.0.5 This update address bugs cause by 1.0.4, which is a feeble attempt at fixing bugs in 1.0.3, which is me waking up, see bug report and panic debugging. General Update getting star... Continue reading

  
• 1.0.4 Update
  December 21, 2022 by MakhamDev

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  Pixel Composer v1.0.4 Sorry for a barrage of updates. Every time I fix a bug, ten more pop up. The last one are supposed to fix a lot of thing, but then it breaks a lot more things. General Palette an... Continue reading

  
• 1.0.3 Update
  December 21, 2022 by MakhamDev

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  Pixel Composer v1.0.3 A very small update that should fix 80% of all reported crashes. I hope, please. Nodes [Export] Notification when export complete. Bug Fix crash when export animation. Fix gradie... Continue reading

  
• 1.0.2 Update
  December 20, 2022 by MakhamDev

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  Pixel Composer v1.0.2 General Slider range now dynamically change when value out of range. [Gradient selector] Blending mode now show in menu form. Collections Update default collection to work with t... Continue reading

  
• 1.0.1 Update
  December 19, 2022 by MakhamDev

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  This update include fix for export node related crash, samples project, and small quality of life. General Notification now display seconds. Improve scrollbar dragging, mouse control. Collections & Pr... Continue reading

  
• Pixel Composer 1.0
  December 17, 2022 by MakhamDev

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  Pixel Composer v1.0.0 After a year and a half, the first “full” version of Pixel Composer is here! A non-destructive, node-based image VFX editor. This update proper UI scaling, customization, imp... Continue reading

  
• 0.10.2a patch
  November 22, 2022 by MakhamDev

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  This small patch address crash on startup caused by font loading and missing directory. This should allow pixel composer 10+ to run without having to run the previous version first... Continue reading
• 0.10.2 Update
  November 21, 2022 by MakhamDev

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  Pixel Composer v0.10.2 General Better UI scaling. Change default font to NotoSans. Font is now load externally. [Gradient editor] Hue blend option for gradient. [Gradient editor] Color key position sl... Continue reading

  
• PxC tester
  November 18, 2022 by MakhamDev

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  Pixel Composer vanilla is a strip-down version of Pixel Composer for crash debugging. Go through each option in the menu tab and report to me if any bug, or crash occurs. To report a crash, please giv... Continue reading
• Pricing announcement
  November 03, 2022 by MakhamDev

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  Due to supply chain problem, Pixel composer version 10.2 and above will now cost $5. Well not really, currently I’m planning to release Pixel Composer on Steam for some extra cash. However, I’m a... Continue reading

  
• 0.10.1 Update
  October 07, 2022 by MakhamDev

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  UI scaling in preference. Recent files in menu panel. Panels [Graph] Add types of delete (merge, break) in context menu. Nodes [Particle effect] Overlay preview effect strength. Bug [Open] Fix crash w... Continue reading

  
• 0.10.0 Update
  September 25, 2022 by MakhamDev

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  Starting as version 0.9.2, this update grows with many features and becomes a whole new version. Asset browser Save commonly used images in asset folder to reuse in any projects. Panels [Preview] Save... Continue reading

  
• 0.9.1 Update
  September 01, 2022 by MakhamDev

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  Pixel Composer v0.9.1 This update include small fixes and some qol improvements. Small update for such a long break I know, I’ve been working on other projects and personal stuff. Panels Preview Add... Continue reading

  
• 0.9.0 Update
  January 28, 2022 by MakhamDev

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  Getting started Tutorial project describing basic operation on the software. Panels Collection Remove default node from the collection. Collection now show folder in tree view Collection search (in co... Continue reading

  
• 0.8.2 Update
  January 19, 2022 by MakhamDev

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  Panels Preview Output preview channel selector. Graph Node performance timer. Hold ctrl and dragging to pan around. Animation Now show keyframes from every nodes (including node inside a group) Nodes... Continue reading

  
• 0.8.1 Update
  January 12, 2022 by MakhamDev

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  Panels Graph panel https://ghostpixxells.itch.io/pixelfood Every junctions now show name on mouse hover. Colored connection line. Image array edit Improve drag and drop interface. Node adding Improve... Continue reading

  
• 0.8.0 Update
  January 06, 2022 by MakhamDev

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  Panels Panel layout switcher. Timeline panel Display all animation in one panel. Custom interpolation curve. Double click and drag on keyframe to adjust interpolation. Context sensitive : Only show an... Continue reading

  
• 0.7.5 update
  December 22, 2021 by MakhamDev

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  Features Vector split Split vector into number junction. Area node Create area from position, span and shape. Canvas node Draw pixel art as an image input node. Line Improved line drawing algorithm. I... Continue reading

  
• 0.7 Updates
  November 10, 2021 by MakhamDev

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  Pixel composer 0.7 bring you better workflow, node improvement and better particle system. Features 2D light node Add light directly to the image. 4 Light shapes Point, Line, Line asymmetric, Spot Sur... Continue reading

  
• 0.6.8 Update notes
  October 23, 2021 by MakhamDev

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  Features Interpolation curve hold ctrl + click in interpolation type to open curve editor. Bezier, Bounce, Damping Scale node Option scale only image, not the dimension. Transform Output dimension sel... Continue reading

  
• 0.6.7 Patch
  October 05, 2021 by MakhamDev

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  Features Scale node. Bugs Crash on searching for nodes after opening folder... Continue reading
• 0.6.6 Patch
  September 15, 2021 by MakhamDev

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  Misc Save, load status indicator in menu bar. Save file version up Bugs Fixed save, load error from 0.6.5 Fixed recent file not working. Fixed hotkey inconsistency... Continue reading
• 0.6.5 Patch
  September 12, 2021 by MakhamDev

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  General Improved text box. Cursor Equation evaluation in number input. Improved multi-file editing Directory drop supported with option for recursive search. Image array editor. Misc. Custom extension... Continue reading

  
• 0.6.1 Patch
  September 06, 2021 by MakhamDev

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  Misc Hexadecimal input for color, palette, gradient editor. Angle value won't loop back to 0 anymore. Bugs Hotkey not working properly after resizing window. Crash/error dialog when resizing window. C... Continue reading
• 0.6 Update
  July 26, 2021 by MakhamDev

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  General Welcome menu. Sample projects. Palette and gradient dialog automatically select the first key, color when opened. Added ability to grab color from palette directly in color selector dialog. [S... Continue reading

  
• 0.5.1 Patch
  July 23, 2021 by MakhamDev

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  Small patch that fixed textbox in slider does not show the full decimal value... Continue reading
• 0.5 Update
  July 22, 2021 by MakhamDev

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  General Text keyframe. Increase palette maximum size to 32. Double click dalay preference. [Preview] Hotkey + right click menu for sending focusing node to preview. [Preview] Export all current frames... Continue reading

  
• 0.4.5 Patch
  July 19, 2021 by MakhamDev

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  Also include feature in 0.5. But this patch fix problem around edges caused by new shader in 0.4... Continue reading

  
• 0.4 Update
  July 18, 2021 by MakhamDev

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  General Undo redo system (still unstable). Rotator now can be set > 360, < 0. Nodes 3D primitives nodes 3D cubes. 3D cylinder. Crop Crop image. Contrast blur Blur only with area with similiar color. A... Continue reading

  
• 0.3 Updates
  July 13, 2021 by MakhamDev

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  General Animation trigger button for each property. Collection now accept any type of node(s). Palette, Gradient presets. Extra dialog option when importing multiple images. Property grouping in some... Continue reading

  
• [Nodes] 3D
  July 13, 2021 by MakhamDev#tutorial, #nodes

  Normal Convert greyscale height map into normal map for lighting. Inputs Type Description Surface in Surface Image input. Height Float Max height of the height map. Outputs Type Description Surface ou... Continue reading

  
• [Nodes] Particle effector
  July 13, 2021 by MakhamDev#tutorial, #nodes

  Particle Effector Particle effector takes in particle data, and manipulate them using different algorithm. Allowing you to modify particle after spawn. Inputs Type Description Particle data Particle P... Continue reading

  
• [Nodes] Particle
  July 13, 2021 by MakhamDev#tutorial, #nodes

  Particle Generate particle effect from input surfaces. Inputs Type Description Particle Surface, Surface[] Particle used. - Use surface array to randomize particle. Output dimension Int[2] Output size... Continue reading

  
• [Nodes] Color
  July 13, 2021 by MakhamDev#tutorial, #nodes

  Colorize Remap greyscale pixel with user defined gradient. Inputs Type Description Surface in String Image input. Gradient Gradient Color to map to. Outputs Type Description Surface out Surface Image... Continue reading

  
• [Nodes] Mesh warp
  July 13, 2021 by MakhamDev#tutorial, #nodes

  Mesh warp node is a node in the transform section which allow you to warp an image using control points. Mesh generation has to be activate manually by clicking on "Generate" button in inspector panel... Continue reading

  
• [Nodes] Distortions
  July 13, 2021 by MakhamDev#tutorial, #nodes

  This pose will cover some interesting distortion nodes. Displace Displace node shift the pixel around according to the brightness (or red and green channel) of the displace map. Inputs Type Descriptio... Continue reading

  
• [Nodes] Working with sprite sheet
  July 13, 2021 by MakhamDev#tutorial, #nodes

  This post shows you how to work with sprite sheet in Pixel Composer. Splicing sprite sheet This node takes in a sprite sheet, cuts it into smaller sprites, and outputs an array or animation. Inputs Ty... Continue reading

  
• [Nodes] Import / Export
  July 12, 2021 by MakhamDev#tutorial, #nodes

  This tutorial will go through types of images, and the nodes that use to import, export them. Import nodes Image in Pixel Composer sometimes called surface. Image Image node represent a single image f... Continue reading

  
• [Getting stared] Node and Animation
  July 11, 2021 by MakhamDev#tutorial

  The First Node This tutorial will talk about the basic of node and animation process. Nodes Node represent one operation. Most nodes consist of inputs and outputs junctions. Some nodes have extra prop... Continue reading

  
• [Getting started] UI
  July 11, 2021 by MakhamDev#tutorial

  Welcome to Pixel Composer. In this post we're looking at the basic of Pixel Composer user interface. Pixel Composer is divided into panels. These are all the panels and what it does. Preview Preview p... Continue reading

  
• 0.2 Updates
  July 09, 2021 by MakhamDev

  General Preference page. Hotkey editor. Automatic version checker. Copy and paste from any value types. Shortcut for doubling value in textbox (hold alt to half value). Rename Image sequence to Image... Continue reading