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Building Your Canvas with Assets

The canvas is your infinite workspace for organizing visual references, ideas, and creative direction. This is the Pre-Production phase of your project.

Adding assets​

Drag and drop​

  1. Drag files from your computer onto the canvas
  2. They appear where you drop them
  3. You can drag multiple files at once

Paste from clipboard​

  1. Copy an image or URL
  2. Click on the canvas
  3. Press Cmd/Ctrl + V

Add text​

  1. Double-click anywhere on the canvas
  2. Type your text
  3. Click outside to finish editing

Arranging assets​

Move assets​

Click and drag any asset to reposition it on the canvas.

Resize assets​

  1. Click an asset to select it
  2. Drag the corner handles to resize
  3. Hold Shift to maintain aspect ratio

Alignment guides​

As you move assets, alignment guides appear to help you:

  • Align with other assets
  • Space items evenly
  • Create clean layouts

Organizing your canvas​

Group assets​

Select multiple assets and group them to move together:

  1. Click and drag to select multiple assets
  2. Right-click and choose Group (or press Cmd/Ctrl + G)
  3. The group moves as one unit

To ungroup, select the group and press Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + G.

Layer order​

Control which assets appear in front:

  • Bring to front: Right-click → Bring to Front
  • Send to back: Right-click → Send to Back

Zoom and pan​

  • Zoom: Scroll or pinch to zoom in/out
  • Pan: Hold Space and drag, or use two fingers

Working with different asset types​

AssetHow to addBest for
ImagesDrag files or paste URLsVisual references, mood boards
TextDouble-click canvasNotes, descriptions, labels
GroupsSelect multiple → GroupOrganizing related items

Sharing your work​

Once you've created assets you're proud of, you can share them publicly:

  1. Click an asset to open the asset editor
  2. Click Share in the top-right corner
  3. Choose "Public access" to create a shareable link
  4. Copy and share on social media or with your network

Public shares create beautiful standalone pages that showcase your work and help others discover Mito.

Tips for effective canvases​

  • Organize by section: Group related references together
  • Use text labels: Add context to your images
  • Leave space: Don't overcrowd—use the infinite canvas
  • Name your groups: Makes it easier to find things later
  • Create shareable assets: Polish your best work for public sharing

Collaboration​

When working with teammates:

  • You can see where others are working (live cursors)
  • Changes sync in real-time
  • Use text notes to leave comments for your team

Troubleshooting​

Asset doesn't appear after dropping​

  1. Wait a moment—large files may take time
  2. Try refreshing the page
  3. Check your internet connection

Can't move or resize an asset​

  1. Make sure the asset is selected (click it)
  2. If it's in a group, you may need to select the group
  3. Try clicking elsewhere first, then selecting again

Next steps​