Canvas
Complete guide to Canvas, inZOI's community content-sharing platform with 470,000+ creations. How to browse, download, and upload Zois, properties, rooms, furniture, faces, and outfits. Covers web access at canvas.playinzoi.com, in-game integration, Newbie-to-Diamond creator rankings, and uploading process.
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Canvas overview
Canvas is inZOI's official community content-sharing platform where players browse, download, and upload in-game creations. With over 470,000 uploaded creations and 1.2 million players on launch day, Canvas is one of the largest user-generated content libraries in any life simulation game. It is accessible both in-game and via the web at canvas.playinzoi.com. Only creations made within the game's built-in tools are permitted. External mods and custom content created outside inZOI cannot be uploaded to Canvas.
Content categories
Canvas organizes creations into six categories:
Category | What It Includes | Where It Appears In-Game |
|---|---|---|
Zoi | Complete character designs including face, body, traits, and clothing | Character Presets in Create-a-Zoi (marked with purple Canvas icon) |
Face | Face-only presets for applying to existing Zois | Face Presets in Create-a-Zoi |
Clothing | Clothing combinations and fashion sets | Wardrobe section in Create-a-Zoi |
Property | Complete properties with buildings, landscaping, and furnishings | Property Presets in Build Mode |
Room | Individual room designs (bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, etc.) | Room Presets in Build Mode (sorted by room type) |
Furniture | Individual furniture pieces, decorative items, and 3D-printed objects | Custom section under furniture categories in Build Mode |
How to access Canvas
Method | How |
|---|---|
Web browser | Visit canvas.playinzoi.com. Sign in with your Krafton account (Steam, email, Facebook, Epic Games). |
Game lobby | Click the computer screen in the inZOI lobby. |
In-game shortcut | Press the Canvas button (C icon) in the upper right corner of any mode. |
Create-a-Zoi | Browse Zoi, Face, and Outfit presets directly while creating a character. |
Build Mode | Browse Lots, Rooms, and Furniture while building. |
How to download creations
Open Canvas through any of the methods above
Browse by category or search by keyword, creator name, or hashtag
Click on a creation to preview it
Click "Schedule Download" to queue it for your game
Return to inZOI. Downloaded items appear in the relevant preset library
Downloaded Zoi presets are marked with a purple Canvas icon in Character Presets
Downloaded lots appear in Building/Property Presets
Downloaded furniture and 3D-printed items may cost in-game currency (Meow) to place in Build Mode
How to upload creations
Create something in Create-a-Zoi or Build Mode
Click "Upload to Canvas" in the save/export menu
Provide a name, description, and hashtags for discoverability
Select thumbnails (the preview images other users will see)
Choose the appropriate category (Zoi, Face, Clothing, Property, Room, Furniture)
For rooms, select the room type designation (bedroom, bathroom, etc.) for proper sorting
Submit. Your creation becomes publicly available on Canvas
Browsing and discovery
Categories: Filter by Zoi, Face, Clothing, Property, Room, or Furniture
Creators: View popular designers and their portfolios
Rankings: See trending creations sorted by downloads and likes
Search: Find specific creations by keyword, hashtag, or creator name
Sort options: Most downloaded, newest, most liked, trending
Creator ranking system
Canvas features a four-tier creator ranking system based on the popularity of your uploads:
Tier | Requirements |
|---|---|
Newbie | Default starting tier for all uploaders |
Silver | Established contributors with consistent uploads and growing downloads |
Gold | Distinguished designers with many popular creations |
Diamond | Elite tier. Most downloaded and liked creators with high activity across the platform |
Higher-ranked creators get featured placement on the Canvas homepage, increasing visibility for their new uploads.
Restrictions
No external mods: Only creations made with inZOI's built-in tools can be uploaded. External custom content, texture mods, and third-party modifications are not allowed
Uploaded content is public by default. There is no private sharing option
Creations that violate community guidelines (offensive content, copyrighted material) may be removed
Downloaded content requires an active Krafton account linked to your game
Tips
Use specific hashtags when uploading to help people find your creations (e.g., #modern #apartment #minimalist)
The web version at canvas.playinzoi.com is faster for browsing large volumes of content than the in-game browser
Check the Rankings tab regularly for inspiration. Trending creations showcase the latest community design trends
Download Zoi presets before starting a new game to have a library of pre-made characters ready
Rooms are easier to share and download than full lots. They integrate into any property without layout conflicts
Take high-quality thumbnails when uploading. Creations with attractive preview images get significantly more downloads
Follow top creators to get notified when they upload new content