Installation

Piko is a web application — there is no traditional installation process. You open it in your browser and start working.

Open in your browser

1. Open app.piko.gg in a supported browser (see System Requirements).
2. Start creating. That’s it.

No account is required. Your projects are stored locally in your browser using IndexedDB, so they persist between sessions as long as you don’t clear your browser data.

Browser support

Browser	Support level	Notes
Chrome	Full	File System Access API for native save/open dialogs. Recommended.
Edge	Full	Chromium-based — same capabilities as Chrome.
Firefox	Partial	File operations use fallback download/upload instead of native dialogs.
Safari	Partial	File operations use fallback download/upload.

Tip

Chrome and Edge provide the best experience because they support the File System Access API, which lets Piko read and write files directly on your disk — just like a native application. Firefox and Safari use a download/upload fallback that works fine but requires a few extra clicks.

Data and storage

Piko stores your project data in your browser’s IndexedDB and autosaves every 60 seconds. Here is what that means in practice:

• Your data stays on your device. Nothing is uploaded to a server unless you explicitly export and share a file.
• Autosave protects your work. Every 60 seconds, Piko writes a snapshot to IndexedDB. If your browser closes unexpectedly, your project should be there when you come back.
• Save to disk for backups. Use File > Save (Ctrl + S) to write a .pik file to your disk. This is the most reliable way to keep backups and move projects between devices or browsers.
• Open from disk. Use File > Open (Ctrl + O) to load a .pik file from your computer.
• Storage limits depend on your browser. Most modern browsers allocate several hundred megabytes to gigabytes per origin. You are unlikely to hit these limits under normal use.

Caution

Clearing your browser’s cookies and site data for app.piko.gg will delete your autosaved projects from IndexedDB. Always keep .pik backups of important work on disk.

Next steps

Once you have Piko running, head to the Quickstart to create your first project.