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Start a new designGetting started
  1. On the home screen tap New design, or tap one of the Quick sizes (A4, Instagram post, invitation…).
  2. The empty page opens. Use the bar at the bottom to add Text, Photos, Elements and more.
  3. Your work is saved in this browser automatically every minute. Tap Save to keep it now.
Start from a templateGetting started
  1. On the home screen type in the search box or tap Templates (or Templates in the bottom bar inside the editor).
  2. Search or pick a category: wedding, bar mitzvah, Shabbos, sale, birthday…
  3. Tap a template. Then tap any text to change it, and any photo to replace it.
Add Hebrew textText
  1. Tap Text in the bottom bar and choose a heading or body text.
  2. Type in Hebrew. The text box switches to right-to-left by itself.
  3. Pick a Hebrew font from the font list. Tap the ☆ next to a font to keep it in Favorites.
Change the font, size and color of textText
  1. Tap the text on the page to select it.
  2. In the options panel choose Font, Size and Color.
  3. Use Recent and My colors to reuse colors quickly. Save color adds the current color to My colors.
Make fancy titles (Word art)Text
  1. Tap Word art in the bottom bar.
  2. Pick a style: outline, shadow, 3D, curved and more.
  3. Tap the title to change the words. All styles work with Hebrew.
  4. Don't see the button on the bottom bar? Tap More at the end of the bar, or use Find a tool and type its name.
Add your own photoPhotos & Library
  1. Tap Photos in the bottom bar and choose a photo from your device.
  2. Drag the photo to move it. Drag the corners to resize it.
  3. Use the photo options for crop, filters and frames.
Remove the background from a photoPhotos & Library
  1. Add a photo and tap it to select it.
  2. Choose Remove background in the photo options.
  3. Wait a few seconds. Use Background touch-up (Editor tools) to fix small spots.
Find icons, shapes and backgrounds in the LibraryPhotos & Library
  1. Tap Library in the bottom bar.
  2. Type what you need, in English or Hebrew: heart, frame, flower, מגן דוד…
  3. Tap an item to add it. Tap the ☆ on an item to keep it in Favorites.
Use Favorites and Recently usedPhotos & Library
  1. In the Library, tap the ☆ on any icon, shape, background or template.
  2. Open the ★ Favorites tab in the Library to see them all, plus the items you used last.
  3. Fonts have their own Favorites and Recent lists in the font panel.
Change the page backgroundDesigning
  1. Tap Background in the bottom bar.
  2. Pick a color, a gradient, a pattern or a photo.
  3. Backgrounds from the Library fill the whole page with one tap.
Add the Hebrew date or parshaDesigning
  1. Tap Hebrew date in the bottom bar.
  2. Choose the date. Pixtov writes it in Hebrew letters, with the parsha if you like.
  3. Tap the text to change its font and color.
Move items forward or back (Layers)Designing
  1. Tap the Layers button at the top.
  2. Drag an item up or down in the list to bring it forward or send it back.
  3. Tap the eye to hide an item, or the lock so it can't move.
Undo a mistakeDesigning
  1. Tap the Undo arrow at the top (or press Ctrl+Z).
  2. Tap Redo to bring it back (Ctrl+Y).
  3. History at the top lets you jump back to any earlier step.
Add more pagesDesigning
  1. Tap the pages button at the top (it shows 1/1).
  2. Add a page, copy a page or change the order.
  3. Export or print all pages together as one PDF.
Make the same design in other sizesDesigning
  1. Open the ⋮ menu and choose Magic resize (copy to other sizes).
  2. Tick the sizes you need: story, post, A4, banner…
  3. Pixtov makes a copy for each size. Check each one and fix small things.
Make many cards from a name listDesigning
  1. Open the ⋮ menu, ▾ More options, and choose Data merge (many names).
  2. Paste your list of names, one per line.
  3. Pixtov makes one design per name, ready to export or print.
Save your design and open it againSave & download
  1. Tap Save at the top. The design stays in this browser under My designs.
  2. To move it to another computer, open ⋮ and choose Save Pixtov project. You get one file.
  3. On the other computer choose Open file and pick that file.
Download as JPG, PNG or PDFSave & download
  1. Tap Export at the top right.
  2. Choose PNG (sharp, can be transparent), JPG (small for WhatsApp) or PDF (for printing).
  3. For a print shop choose PDF, 300 dpi, with bleed and crop marks.
Print straight from PixtovPrinting
  1. Open the ⋮ menu and choose Print… (or press Ctrl+P in the editor).
  2. Pick the paper (A4, Letter, A5, custom), orientation, margins, and 1, 2, 4 or 8 copies on each sheet.
  3. Tap Print to use your printer, or Save as PDF to keep a file.
Prepare a file for a print shopPrinting
  1. Make the design at the real size (for example A4 or a business card).
  2. In Print… tick Bleed and crop marks, or in Export choose PDF with bleed.
  3. Keep important text at least 5 mm from the edge.
Video basics: make a slideshowVideo
  1. Open the Video tab at the top of the site.
  2. Add photos or clips, then put them in order on the timeline.
  3. Add text and music, then export an MP4 that plays on WhatsApp.
Video basics: trim and split a clipVideo
  1. In the video editor tap a clip on the timeline.
  2. Drag its edges to trim the start or end.
  3. Move the playhead and use Split to cut it in two.
Turn on dark modeSite & apps
  1. Tap the sun or moon button at the top of the site.
  2. Choose Light, Dark or Auto (follows your device).
  3. The choice is remembered. Your design page itself stays white so colors look true.
Use Pixtov on a phoneSite & apps
  1. Open the site in Chrome or Safari on your phone.
  2. The tools open from the bottom bar. Tap the zoom number at the top to fit the page to the screen.
  3. Downloads go to your phone's Downloads or Files app.
Download the free apps (Android and Windows)Site & apps
  1. Open Downloads & info at the top of the site.
  2. Choose Pixtov Design or Pixtov Video for Android, or the Windows version.
  3. The apps work fully offline, with no internet.
Keep your work safeSite & apps
  1. Designs are kept in this browser only. Clearing browser data deletes them.
  2. Save a Pixtov project file now and then as a backup.
  3. Pixtov has no account and sends nothing to a server; your designs stay on your device.

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