How to Save Your Artwork

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Quick Save

  1. Click the Save button (floppy disk icon) in the top-left of the toolbar
  2. Your browser will download a PNG image file
  3. The file will be named with the current date and time

Where Your File Goes

  • Chrome/Edge: Usually downloads to your Downloads folder
  • Firefox: May ask where to save, or use default Downloads folder
  • Safari: Usually saves to Downloads, may ask for location

Troubleshooting

"Parts of the page are not loading or tools are unresponsive"

  • If running locally, verify your web server is still running (see quick-start.md for web server setup)
  • Check browser console for JavaScript errors (F12 → Console tab)
  • Try refreshing the page

"Nothing happens when I click Save"

  • Check if your browser is blocking pop-ups or downloads
  • Look for a download notification in your browser
  • Try right-clicking the Save button and selecting "Save Link As"

"The saved image is blank"

  • Make sure you've drawn something on the canvas first
  • Try refreshing the page and drawing again
  • Some browser extensions can interfere with canvas saving

"The saved image has visual artifacts or strange transparency effects"

  • This can happen due to the multi-layer canvas system
  • Try drawing on a solid background first (use the paint bucket tool to fill the canvas)
  • If artifacts persist, try a different browser or disable hardware acceleration in browser settings

"The saved image isn't the same size as the Kid Pix canvas"

  • This can happen due to browser scaling or high-DPI displays
  • Try zooming your browser to 100% before saving
  • On high-resolution displays, the saved image may be larger than it appears on screen

"I want to save in a different format"

  • Kid Pix only saves as PNG files
  • To convert to JPG or other formats, use an image editor or online converter

"I found a bug or want to request a feature"

  • Please report issues at: https://github.com/vikrum/kidpix/issues
  • Include your browser version and steps to reproduce the problem

Tips

  • Save frequently while working on complex artwork
  • Your artwork is automatically saved in the browser and will persist between sessions
  • The saved PNG file will have a transparent background if you haven't filled the entire canvas