Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common questions about Azyrom

General

What is Azyrom?

Azyrom is a powerful design tool for creating user interfaces, illustrations, and websites. It features three modes:

  • Design Mode - Create UI layouts with shapes, text, images, and frames
  • Draw Mode - Illustrate with brushes, effects, and variable-width strokes
  • Sites Mode - Publish designs as live websites with responsive breakpoints
What platforms does Azyrom run on?

Azyrom is available for:

  • macOS (Apple Silicon and Intel)
  • Windows 10 and later
  • Linux (Ubuntu, Fedora, and other major distributions)
Is Azyrom free?

Azyrom is open source and free to use. Check the project repository for licensing details.

Files & Formats

What file format does Azyrom use?

Azyrom saves files in the .azr format. This is a JSON-based format that stores all your design data including elements, styles, and settings.

Can I export to other formats?

Yes! Azyrom supports exporting to:

  • PNG - Raster images with transparency
  • JPG - Compressed images for web
  • SVG - Vector graphics for scalable output

Go to File → Export or use Cmd/Ctrl + E.

Can I import Figma or Sketch files?

Direct import of Figma or Sketch files is not currently supported. However, you can:

  • Export designs as SVG from Figma/Sketch and import them
  • Copy/paste simple elements via the system clipboard

Features

How do I change the canvas background color?

To change the canvas background color:

  1. Deselect all elements (press Esc or click empty canvas)
  2. Open the Properties Panel on the right sidebar
  3. Find the "Canvas" section at the top
  4. Click the color box to open the full color picker
  5. Choose your color using the HSV picker, hue slider, or hex input

Your canvas background color preference is saved automatically and persists across sessions. The default is light grey (#F5F5F5).

Can I use custom fonts?

Azyrom supports all fonts installed on your system. Select a text element and choose your desired font from the Properties Panel.

How do I create rounded corners?

Select a rectangle, then find the "Corner Radius" section in the Properties Panel. You can set a uniform radius for all corners or click the independent corners icon to set each corner separately.

Is there an auto-save feature?

Yes, Azyrom automatically saves your work periodically. However, we recommend manually saving (Cmd/Ctrl + S) before closing the application, especially after major changes.

Troubleshooting

The app is running slowly. What can I do?

Try these steps to improve performance:

  • Reduce the number of effects (shadows, blurs) on elements
  • Flatten complex groups that don't need to be edited
  • Close other memory-intensive applications
  • Reduce image resolution for very large images
I can't select an element on the canvas

This could happen for several reasons:

  • The element may be locked - Check the Layers Panel for a lock icon
  • Another element may be on top - Try Cmd/Ctrl + Click to select behind
  • The element may be inside a group or frame - Double-click to enter the group

You can always select elements directly from the Layers Panel.

My keyboard shortcuts aren't working

Keyboard shortcuts require the canvas to have focus. Click on the canvas area first, then try the shortcut again. Also ensure you're not in text editing mode (blue text cursor visible).

Getting Help

Where can I report bugs?

Please report bugs on our GitHub Issues page. Include steps to reproduce the issue and any error messages you see.

How can I request a new feature?

Feature requests are welcome! Use our feedback form or create a feature request on GitHub.