Inserting shapes in an image

You can insert a variety of shapes included with Pixelitor in an image by using the Shapes tool.

 

To insert a shape in an image

  1. Select the Shapes tool or press the shortcut key U.
  2. Do one of the following:
    • Drag to draw a shape starting from an edge of the shape. To move the shape, press Spacebar after starting to drag and continue to drag.
    • Press Alt and drag to draw a shape starting from the center of the shape.

 

To change options for the Shape tool after selecting it

  • In the tool options bar under the menu bar, change the options as needed:
    • Shape: Select the type of shape to insert.
    • Fill: Select a fill color or gradient for the shape.
    • Stroke: Select a color or gradient for the outline of the shape. Note that after selecting a stroke, settings for it can be configured with the Stroke Settings button.
    • Stroke Settings: Select to access and then change various settings for strokes.
    • Effects: Select to access and then change various settings for shape effects.
    • Convert to Selection: Select to convert an outline of the inserted shape to a selection. Also, this button activates the Selection tool and deactivates the Shapes tool. Information on using the Selection tool is available in Selecting image areas for modification.