How to join Open Beta

First of all, thank you for your interest in testing PixiEditor 2.0! We are excited to have you on board.

Caution

Remember! The Open Beta is a pre-release version of PixiEditor 2.0. It may contain serious bugs, crashes, and other issues. Please make sure to back up your work before using it.

Before you get started, here are a few things you should know:

• Open Beta is available for Windows and Linux only.
• PixiEditor 2.0 drops support for 32-bit systems. If you are using a 32-bit system, you will not be able to run the Open Beta.

Note

We strongly recommend joining PixiEditor Forum and Discord to report bugs, share feedback, and discuss the Open Beta with other testers.

There are 2 ways to join the Open Beta:

Steam

1. Go to the PixiEditor 2.0 Steam page and add the app to your library with “Free” button.
2. Install the app from your library.
3. Right click on the app in your library and select “Properties”.

4. Go to the “Betas” tab and select “beta-2.0” from the dropdown menu.

5. Wait for the app to update and enjoy the Open Beta!

Standalone Development Channel

Download Linux build here

1. Run PixiEditor (Make sure it’s not from Steam or Microsoft Store, it must be downloaded from pixieditor.net.
2. Open File -> Settings -> General.
3. Choose “Development” from the “Channel” dropdown menu.

Microsoft Store

Unfortunately, beta versions are not available on the Microsoft Store. If you want to join the Open Beta, please use the Steam or Standalone Development Channel.