Nova Viewer
Open a Novaboard .nova file without loading it into your workspace. Play the animation, pick a tag, toggle layers.
Learn more in the docs →Features
See Inside the File
Layers, frames, tags and colors of any Novaboard file, right in the page.
Play the Animation
Play at the timing stored in the file, or step one frame at a time.
Private by Design
The file is read in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to a server.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a .nova file?
A .nova file is the project format of Novaboard, a free pixel art editor in the browser. It holds layers, groups, frames, tags, the palette and the edit history.
What does the viewer show?
The composited frame, playback, a tag picker, a frame slider, every layer and group with its visibility, opacity and blend mode, the palette and the canvas size.
Can I edit the file?
Yes. Click "Open in Novaboard" to load it into the free editor with its layers and frames intact, then save it as .nova or export it.
Can I convert it to another format?
Yes. Use PNG, GIF, JPG, WebP, BMP or QOI to convert it, or click "Download this frame as PNG" to save the frame you are looking at.
Is my file uploaded?
No. The file is read and drawn by your browser on your own device. Nothing is sent to a server.