Frequently Asked Questions

Wplace Paint Tool is a free online pixel art converter and editor designed specifically for creating artwork compatible with r/place and similar pixel canvas platforms. It allows you to:

• Convert any image to pixel art using the official 64-color palette
• Edit and refine your pixel art with professional tools
• Export your creations in various formats
• Share and collaborate on pixel art projects

Getting started is easy! Just follow these steps:

• Visit our homepage and click "Start Creating"
• Upload an image or start with a blank canvas
• Choose your canvas size and conversion settings
• Use our editing tools to refine your pixel art
• Export your finished artwork

No registration or download required - it's completely free and runs in your browser!

Yes! Wplace Paint Tool is 100% free to use. There are no hidden fees, subscriptions, or premium features. We believe in making pixel art creation accessible to everyone.

Wplace Paint Tool supports the following image formats:

• PNG (recommended for best quality)
• JPEG/JPG
• GIF (including animated GIFs)
• WebP
• BMP

For best results, we recommend using PNG images with transparent backgrounds when possible.

The maximum canvas size is 256x256 pixels. This limitation ensures optimal performance and is suitable for most pixel art projects. For r/place artwork, we recommend sizes between 32x32 and 128x128 pixels for best visibility and manageability.

Yes! While Wplace Paint Tool defaults to the official r/place 64-color palette, you can:

• Create custom color palettes
• Import palettes from popular formats
• Save and reuse your favorite palettes
• Share palettes with other users

However, for r/place compatibility, we recommend sticking to the official palette.

Color changes occur because the tool maps your image colors to the nearest available colors in the selected palette. To minimize color shifts:

• Use the "Enhance Contrast" option for better color separation
• Adjust brightness and contrast before conversion
• Try different dithering options
• Manually adjust colors after conversion using the editor

For more details, check our color troubleshooting guide.

If you're experiencing performance issues, try these solutions:

• Use a smaller canvas size (64x64 or smaller for smooth performance)
• Close other browser tabs to free up memory
• Disable browser extensions that might interfere
• Use Chrome, Firefox, or Edge for best performance
• Clear your browser cache if issues persist

Export issues are usually related to browser settings. Try these fixes:

• Enable pop-ups for our website in your browser settings
• Check if your browser is blocking downloads
• Try a different export format (PNG usually works best)
• Make sure you have enough disk space
• Try using a different browser if the issue persists

While real-time collaboration isn't currently available, you can share projects by:

• Exporting and sharing project files
• Using the share link feature for viewing
• Coordinating through our community forums

We're working on adding real-time collaboration features in future updates!

Wplace Paint Tool supports basic animation creation:

• Create multiple frames using the layer system
• Set frame duration and playback speed
• Preview animations in real-time
• Export as animated GIF or sprite sheet

Check our complete tutorial for detailed animation instructions.

Yes! Here are the most useful keyboard shortcuts:

• B - Brush tool
• E - Eraser tool
• P - Pencil tool
• G - Paint bucket
• Ctrl/Cmd + Z - Undo
• Ctrl/Cmd + Y - Redo
• Ctrl/Cmd + S - Save project
• Space - Pan canvas

We offer several support options:

• Check our blog for tutorials and guides
• Join our community forums for peer support
• Watch video tutorials on our YouTube channel
• Contact support at support@wplacepainttool.com

We welcome contributions from the community! You can help by:

• Reporting bugs and suggesting features
• Creating tutorials and documentation
• Sharing your artwork to inspire others
• Translating the tool to other languages
• Spreading the word about Wplace Paint Tool

Yes, your privacy is important to us:

• All editing happens locally in your browser
• We don't store your images on our servers
• Sharing is optional and requires your explicit action
• You retain full ownership of your creations

Read our privacy policy for more details.