Wplace.live Guide & Rules
Learn how to efficiently use Wplace.live for pixel art creation and follow community guidelines
About Wplace.live
Common questions about this collaborative pixel art platform
Wplace.live is a collaborative pixel art platform where users can place pixels on a shared digital canvas to create artwork together.
Simply visit wplace.live in your web browser and start placing pixels on the canvas. No registration or special software required.
Most features on wplace.live are free to use, but some pixel colors require payment to unlock. You can pay to access more colors and enjoy an enhanced experience.
You can contribute to collaborative pixel art by placing individual pixels. The community works together to create various artworks and designs.
Wplace.live features a leaderboard that ranks players, alliances, countries, and regions based on the number of pixels they have drawn. Rankings can be viewed for different time periods, such as daily, weekly, monthly, and all-time.
wplace's map is powered by MapLibre (maplibre.org) and OpenFreeMap (openfreemap.org), with map data from © OpenMapTiles and OpenStreetMap (openstreetmap.org/copyright).
Wplace.live uses OpenStreetMap zoom levels from 1-19, where higher numbers mean greater precision. The 'Zoom in to see the pixels' button jumps to zoom level 10. Below level 10, pixel art won't be visible on the map, but above level 10, you can see the pixel artwork overlaid on the wplace canvas. The higher the zoom level, the larger the pixel art appears on the map.
First, select a location on the map and zoom in to a certain level. Then, choose an available color and click on the spot where you want to draw to place a pixel.
Hold SPACE and move your cursor over the map.
Yes, you can use the eraser tool to remove pixels. After selecting the eraser, click on the pixel you want to delete. For faster erasing, you can also hold SPACE and move your cursor over the map.
These error messages typically appear when wplace.live is experiencing server issues, high traffic load, or temporary maintenance. If wplace is not loading or you're seeing a wplace error, first check your internet connection. If your connection is stable, the issue is likely on wplace.live's end due to heavy user traffic or server maintenance. Simply wait a few minutes and try refreshing the page. The platform's team works to resolve these issues quickly to ensure smooth operation for all users.
How to Explore Wplace.live
Discover the platform in simple steps and learn about its amazing features
Visit the Website
Go to wplace.live to see the collaborative pixel art canvas in action.
Explore the Canvas
Browse the canvas to see what other users have created and understand how it works.
Start Creating
Begin placing pixels to contribute to the collaborative artwork.
Join the Community
Connect with other users and participate in collaborative projects.
What You Can Find on Wplace.live
Explore the basic features that make wplace.live an interesting collaborative art platform.
A shared digital canvas where multiple users can place pixels to create art together.
Simple click-to-place pixel functionality that allows anyone to contribute to the artwork.
See changes made by other users in real-time as the canvas continuously evolves.
Interact with other users and collaborate on creating pixel art projects.
Track your contributions and see platform statistics.
A simple collaborative pixel art platform.
Platform Information
Platform Type
Web
Browser-based
Art Style
Pixel
Digital Art
Mode
Multi
Collaborative
How to Paint Faster
To paint faster, hold the SPACE key and move your cursor over the map.
This technique allows you to quickly preview and locate painting areas, improving your creative efficiency.
Map Lagging Issues
If your map is lagging, verify that "Use hardware acceleration when available" is enabled in Chrome settings.
Visit chrome://settings/system and ensure the hardware acceleration option is turned on.
💡 Tip: Hardware acceleration can significantly improve graphics performance, especially when handling large pixel maps.
How to Line Up Reference Images for Wplace.live
Color Conversion
Our color converter automatically matches your reference images to Wplace's official 64-color palette, ensuring perfect compatibility with both standard and premium colors.
Precise Scaling
Scale your images to exact pixel dimensions needed for your Wplace artwork. Choose from small (color-perfect) or large (scaled) versions for different use cases.
Step-by-Step Process:
- Upload your reference image to our color converter
- Adjust the pixel size slider to match your desired dimensions
- Watch as the tool converts colors to Wplace-compatible palette
- Download both small (exact size) and large (scaled) versions
- Use the converted image as your reference for Wplace painting
💡 Pro Tip: For best results, start with high-resolution reference images and use the pixel size slider to match the scale of your intended Wplace artwork.
Community Rules
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Do not paint over other artworks using random colors or patterns just to mess things up
Intentionally vandalizing other people's artwork is not allowed
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No inappropriate content
Including +18 content, hate speech, inappropriate links, highly suggestive material, etc.
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Do not paint with more than one account
Each user is allowed only one account for painting
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Use of bots is not allowed
Automated tools are strictly prohibited
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Disclosing other's personal information is not allowed
Protecting user privacy is our top priority
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Painting over other artworks to complement them or create a new drawing is allowed
Building upon or enhancing other people's work is welcome
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Griefing political party flags or portraits of politicians is allowed
Political satire in artistic creation is permitted
Violations of these rules may lead to suspension of your account or removal of drawings.
⚠️ Warning: Please follow community rules to maintain a positive creative environment.
Start Creating
Now that you understand the guide and rules, get ready to begin your pixel art creation journey!