ParticleFX Studio

About ParticleFX Studio

ParticleFX Studio is a web-based tool for creating stunning particle effects. Design fire, smoke, explosions, magic effects and more with real-time preview. Export your effects as GIF, MP4, PNG sequences, or spritesheets for use in games, animations, and visual projects.

Emitters

Emitters are the sources that generate particles. You can have up to 9 emitters per effect, each with its own properties:

• Position: Click and drag emitters on the canvas or use arrow keys to nudge them
• Properties: Control emission rate, particle shape, colors, velocity, and more
• Layers Panel: Manage emitters with visibility toggle, duplicate, and delete buttons
• Selection: Click a layer to select and edit its properties

Attractors & Repellers

Attractors (green) pull particles toward them, while repellers (red) push particles away. Perfect for magnetic effects, gravity wells, and force fields:

• Add: Use the "Add Attractor" button in the Motion tab
• Position: Click and drag the magnet icons on canvas to reposition
• Strength: Positive values attract, negative values repel (-1000 to +1000)
• Radius: Control the effective range in pixels
• Toggle Visibility: Use the magnet button in the Layers panel to show/hide

Particle Paths

Paths guide particle or emitter movement along predefined trajectories. Create flowing, orbiting, or custom motion patterns:

• Path Types: Bezier curves (custom drawn) and Circles (perfect for orbital effects)
• Particle Follow: Particles stick to and travel along the path at a set speed
• Particle Influence: Paths attract nearby particles without forcing them onto the path
• Emitter Follow: The emitter itself moves along the path while continuously emitting
• Add Path: Use the "Add Path" button in the Motion tab, then configure path properties
• Edit Paths: Click and drag circular path handles on canvas to resize or reposition
• Toggle Visibility: Use the workflow button in the Layers panel to show/hide path lines
• Examples: Check "Portal" (Advanced) for orbital rings, "Slash Attack" (Advanced) for curved sword trails

Exports

Export your particle effects in multiple formats:

• GIF: Animated GIF with customizable quality and frame rate
• MP4: H.264 video with adjustable bitrate and resolution
• PNG Sequence: ZIP archive of individual frames
• Spritesheet: Optimized atlas with JSON metadata for game engines

Configure duration, FPS, scale, loop mode, and apply post-processing filters before exporting.

Sharing Effects

Click the purple Share Effect button to generate a shareable URL (automatically copied to clipboard). The link preserves all emitters, attractors, filters, and settings. Note: Custom uploaded images are replaced with default shapes.

Co-op Mode NEW

Collaborate with others in real-time! Click the gamepad icon to start or join a session:

• Start Session: Click "Start Session" to create a new room
• Share Link: Copy the room link and share it with collaborators
• Join Session: Open a shared link to join an existing room
• Real-time Sync: All changes sync instantly (presets, emitters, attractors, paths, settings, undo/redo)
• Cursors: See other users' cursors in real-time
• Perfect for: Team projects, teaching, pair designing, or remote collaboration