Learn PIXIJS with Real Code Examples

Install via npm (`npm install pixi.js`) or include via CDN

Import core classes (`import * as PIXI from 'pixi.js';`)

Create a new PIXI.Application instance

Add sprites or graphics to the stage

Start the ticker loop for animations

Modern browser with WebGL/canvas support

Node.js for local builds

Bundler like Vite, Webpack, or Parcel

Optional: framework integration (React, Vue, Svelte)

Optional: GSAP or other animation libraries

index.html - main canvas container

main.js - PixiJS app code

assets/ - textures and spritesheets

modules/ - reusable functions and components

styles/ - layout and responsive CSS

npm install pixi.js

vite dev / webpack dev

npm run build

npx serve to host locally

Use CodePen for quick PixiJS demos

Text objects can display localized content

Direction-sensitive layout (LTR/RTL) supported

No built-in i18n framework required

Animations are language-agnostic

Content translation handled externally

Provide alternative HTML content if needed

Ensure keyboard navigation works for UI

Consider motion-sensitive users

Screen readers interact via HTML overlays

PixiJS canvas itself is not directly accessible

Canvas displays all visual elements

HTML/CSS used for overlay or UI

Responsive scaling handled in JS

Interactive elements tied to PixiJS events

Visual styling via sprites, graphics, or filters

PixiJS stage tracks object hierarchy

Sprites maintain positions and properties

Ticker updates animation state

Filters/shaders can have internal state

Integrations can manage external state (GSAP, React)

Load textures efficiently

Reuse sprites and containers

Batch rendering for performance

Minimize draw calls

Optimize large sprite sheets