Pixellin

Pixellin is a web-based image viewer and editor designed for inline images. Developed by Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com, Pixellin was introduced as a way to enhance the experience of browsing and editing images directly within the WordPress block editor.

The main purpose of Pixellin is to provide an intuitive and user-friendly interface for handling inline images, allowing users to view, edit, and interact with images without having to leave the context of the editing environment. Pixellin supports various image editing tools, including cropping, resizing, and adjusting image brightness and contrast.

One of the key features of Pixellin is its ability to integrate seamlessly with the WordPress block editor, allowing users to access image editing tools directly within the editor. This eliminates the need to switch between different interfaces or web pages, streamlining the image editing process.

In addition to its core functionality, Pixellin also provides tools for image optimization and compression, enabling users to efficiently work with high-quality images without compromising on file size. This makes Pixellin an attractive option for users who frequently upload and manipulate images within their WordPress sites.

Pixellin's development and maintenance are overseen by Automattic, which ensures that the tool stays up-to-date with the latest web technologies and security standards. As a result, users can rely on Pixellin to be a stable and efficient solution for managing inline images within the WordPress block editor.