The “New Canvas” Dialogue

The area where we set up the details of our canvas when creating a new canvas is called the “New Canvas” Dialog.

MediBang Paint features two types of New Canvas Dialogs.

Standard

Preset

Select a standard size from the pulldown.

Width

Set the canvas width.
The canvas width can be set in px, cm, or inches.

Height

Set the canvas height.
The canvas height can be set in px, cm, or inches.

Resolution (dpi)

Set the resolution of the image.
The resolution can be set up to 600 dpi.

Background Color

Set the resolution of the image.
The resolution can be set up to 600 dpi.

First Layer

The type of the first layer created when the canvas is created.

Comic Template

Preset

Select a standard size from the pulldown.

Manuscript Size

Set the size of the canvas.
If “No Margin Outside Bleed” is selected, the canvas size will automatically be set to border + bleed * 2.

Border (Default Size): Width (cm)

Sets the width of the border for the Manga Page Guide.

Border (Default Size): Height (cm)

Sets the height of the border for the Manga Page Guide.

Inner Border: Width (cm)

Sets the width of the interior border for the Manga Page Guide.

Inner Border: Height (cm)

Sets the height of the interior border for the Manga Page Guide.

Bleed

Sets the height of the interior border for the Manga Page Guide.

Resolution (dpi)

Same as Resolution under the Standard dialog.

First Layer

Same as Starting Layer under the Standard dialog.

Background Color

Select from a White or Transparent background.

Spread / Cover Page

Checking this option allows the Manga Page Guide to create a two-page spread, and the canvas size is set accordingly.

Spine width(mm)

If the two-page spread setting is checked, the spine width can then be set.
The value set here will affect the canvas size.