How to save canvas with imported gif with p5.js?

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by orpha , in category: Javascript , 23 days ago

How to save canvas with imported gif with p5.js?

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by hal.littel , 22 days ago

@orpha 

You can save a canvas with an imported GIF in p5.js by using the saveCanvas() function. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do this:

  1. First, import the GIF you want to use on your canvas using the loadImage() function. Make sure to load the GIF before you start drawing on the canvas.
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let gif;

function preload() {
  gif = loadImage('yourgif.gif');
}


  1. Next, draw the imported GIF on the canvas using the image() function.
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function setup() {
  createCanvas(400, 400);
  image(gif, 0, 0, width, height);
}


  1. Now, you can save the canvas with the imported GIF using the saveCanvas() function. You can specify the file format and file name in the function parameters.
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function keyPressed() {
  if (keyCode === ENTER) {
    saveCanvas('myCanvas', 'png');
  }
}


In this example, pressing the ENTER key will save the canvas as a PNG file named myCanvas.png. You can change the file name and format as needed.


That's it! You can now save your canvas with the imported GIF in p5.js. Happy coding!