examples
Examples for using pixi.js
A collection of standalone example HTML files that show how to use Pixi.js to build fast, interactive 2D graphics and games in the browser.
What This Repository Does
This is a collection of example projects that show you how to use Pixi.js, a JavaScript library for creating fast, interactive graphics and games in web browsers. The repository exists to help people learn Pixi.js by looking at working code — it's essentially a gallery of "here's how you do X" demonstrations that you can study, run, and modify.
How It Works
The examples are organized as standalone HTML files that you can open directly in your browser without needing to install anything special or set up a server (though you can run them on a local server if you prefer). Each example focuses on a specific feature or concept — like drawing shapes, handling animations, or responding to user input. They're all grouped into categories via a folder structure, so related examples live together. When you visit the website, a sidebar menu auto-populates based on these folders, making it easy to browse and find what you're looking for. The repository uses a manifest file to list all available examples, and a simple interface built with HTML and jQuery displays them in a small preview window (800 by 600 pixels).
Who Uses This and Why
If you're learning Pixi.js — whether you're building a simple interactive website element, a 2D game, or a data visualization — you'd come here to see concrete, working examples before writing your own code. A game developer might check out the animation examples. Someone building an interactive art project might look at the input handling or drawing examples. Rather than reading documentation in the abstract, you can study real code that actually works and then adapt it for your own needs.
What's Notable
The key design choice here is simplicity: examples are self-contained HTML files you can open and edit without any build step, package installation, or complex tooling. This makes the barrier to entry very low — you can view source code, tweak it, and see changes immediately. The tradeoff is that each example is relatively small and focused, meant to demonstrate one concept clearly rather than show a fully polished final product.
Where it fits
- Browse working Pixi.js examples to learn how to draw shapes, animate sprites, and handle user input.
- Open a self-contained HTML example directly in the browser and modify it as a starting point for your own 2D game.
- Study real working code instead of abstract documentation when learning a specific Pixi.js feature.
- Use the categorized examples to find a demo close to what you're building and adapt it.