Move The Drawing Area (Panning)

Navigate large designs with ease using Snapied's panning feature. Move around your canvas effortlessly to focus on specific areas of your work.

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Why Use Panning?

Effortless Navigation

Move around your canvas quickly and intuitively, allowing you to focus on specific areas of your design without constantly zooming in and out.

Work on Large Designs

Easily manage complex, large-scale designs by smoothly navigating to different sections of your canvas without losing your place.

Precise Control

Maintain precise control over your view, allowing for detailed work on specific elements while keeping the context of your entire design.

Enhanced Workflow

Improve your design workflow with smooth navigation that lets you focus on creativity rather than struggling with canvas management.

How to Use Panning

Access the Hand Tool

Click on the Hand Tool icon in the toolbar (or press the H key) to activate the panning mode.

Click and Drag

With the Hand Tool selected, click anywhere on your canvas and drag to move the drawing area in any direction.

Use Spacebar Shortcut (Alternative)

For quick access to panning, hold down the Spacebar while using any tool to temporarily activate the Hand Tool, then click and drag to pan.

Release to Return to Previous Tool

When using the Spacebar shortcut, releasing the Spacebar will automatically return you to your previously selected tool, allowing for seamless workflow.

Combine with Zoom

Use panning in combination with zooming (Ctrl/Cmd + scroll wheel) to navigate complex designs with precision and efficiency.

Keyboard Shortcuts & Navigation Tips

Temporary Hand Tool

Hold Spacebar while using any other tool to temporarily activate the Hand Tool for quick panning.

Select Hand Tool

Press H to switch directly to the Hand Tool for extended panning sessions.

Center Canvas

Double-click the Hand Tool icon in the toolbar to reset the view and center your canvas.

Fit to Screen

Press Ctrl/Cmd + 0 to fit your entire design to the screen, providing a complete overview.

Perfect For

Large Format Designs

Navigate posters, banners, and other large format designs with ease, focusing on specific details while maintaining awareness of the overall composition.

Detailed Illustrations

Work on intricate illustrations by smoothly moving between different areas of your canvas, allowing for detailed work without losing context.

Multi-Page Projects

Efficiently navigate between different pages or artboards in multi-page projects, improving workflow and productivity.

Collaborative Editing

Quickly navigate to specific areas during collaborative editing sessions, allowing for efficient communication and feedback on particular elements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I pan while using other tools?

Yes, you can temporarily activate the panning functionality while using any other tool by holding down the Spacebar. This allows you to quickly reposition your view without having to switch tools, then continue working with your selected tool when you release the Spacebar.

How do I reset my view after panning?

To reset your view and center your canvas, you can double-click the Hand Tool icon in the toolbar. Alternatively, you can use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl/Cmd + 0 to fit your entire design to the screen, providing a complete overview of your work.

Does panning affect my exported design?

No, panning only affects your view of the canvas while working in the Snapied editor. It does not change the actual position of elements in your design or affect how your final work will be exported. Panning is purely a navigation tool to help you work more efficiently.

Can I use panning on touch devices?

Yes, Snapied supports touch-based panning on tablets and other touch devices. Simply use a two-finger drag gesture to pan around your canvas. This makes it easy to navigate your designs even when working on mobile devices without a mouse or trackpad.

How does panning work with zoomed-in designs?

Panning is especially useful when working with zoomed-in designs. After zooming in to work on details (using Ctrl/Cmd + scroll wheel or the Zoom tool), you can use panning to move around and focus on different areas of your design while maintaining the same zoom level. This combination of zooming and panning gives you precise control over your view.