An open source photoshop-esque picture editing website/software
Pixlr is an open source picture editing software. You can use the website editor, or you can download a simpler mobile version .
Different Versions of Pixlr[]
There are three different versions of Pixlr
- Advanced - The most similar to Adobe Photoshop. This is a good version to play around with if you are considering purchasing photoshop and want to get used to the basics.
- Express - Express is used for putting filters or borders on your pictures as well as creating collages.
- Pixlr-o-matic - Adds interesting film effects to still photos.
Pixlr Advanced Hot Keys[]
|
shift |
toggle tool | ctrl |
toggle tool |
| M | marquee tool | V | move tool |
| L | lasso tool | C | crop tool |
| W | wand tool | S |
clone stamp tool |
| E | eraser tool | B | brush tool |
| G | paint bucket tool | R | blur tool |
| Y | sharpen tool | U | smudge tool |
| P | spongetool | O | dodge tool |
| N | burn tool | A | bloat tool |
| K | pinch tool | I | color picker tool |
| T | type tool | H | hand tool (pan) |
| Z | zoom tool | X | switch color pad |
| D | reset color pad | CTRL + N | new image |
| CTRL + O | open image | CTRL + S |
save image |
| CTRL + W | close image | CTRL + Q |
exit |
| CTRL + Z | undo | CTRL + Y | redo |
| CTRL + X | cut | CTRL + C | copy |
| CTRL + V | paste | Delete | clear |
| CTRL + A | select all | CTRL + D | deselect all |
| CTRL + T | free transform (rotate) | CTRL + + |
zoom in |
| CTRL + - | zoom out | CTRL + 0 | actual size |
| ' | brush size smaller | . | brush size larger |
| Shift + , | brush hardness softer | Shift + . |
brush hardness harder |
| space bar | toggle pan tool |
note: If you are using Pixlr Advanced on a mac, make sure you are pressing "control" and not "command" when you utilize hot keys.