Scratch Basics: Import & Resize Backgrounds Using Pixlr

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Scratch has a great selection of background graphics, but if you're looking for something specific, you'll sometimes need to import new images from an external website. This tutorial will teach you how to find and download images from the web and resize them to fit your backdrop perfectly using a free image editing app called Pixlr.

Omair Saeed, a Co-Op Student at Chromeworks, shows you how to add Custom Backgrounds of your choice in Scratch. Omair in this video is explaining what to do and how to do everything exactly as he’s doing so there aren't any complications.

SCRATCH BASICS is a series of simple Scratch tutorials aimed at answering some of the most frequently asked questions posed by new Scratch users. Along with simple game design questions like “How do I use arrow keys to control my characters?” our tutorials also show students how to overcome some of Scratch’s limitations using hacks, workarounds and outside web resources.

Scratch Basics tutorials are created by high school students participating in the Chromeworks Co-op Program. If you are a content creator and a high school student looking for a virtual co-op placement, contact Mr. Tomec at info@chromeworks.ca to find out how you can join our Co-Op Crew.