# Create your project

> Learn how to create your first project with PandaSuite. This guide includes steps to log in, select project types, set default name and size, and more, ensuring a seamless start with your PandaSuite journey.

https://docs.pandasuite.com/getting-started/create-your-project/

**Learn how to create your first project with PandaSuite.**

To get started, log in to your PandaSuite account. If you don't have one yet, you can [create one for free](https://docs.pandasuite.com/account/account/create-your-pandasuite-account/).

## What is a project in PandaSuite?

A project is the basic unit where you create, organize, and structure your interactive content. It is similar to a document or file in other software but is designed to be cross-platform and interactive.

A PandaSuite project consists of several elements:

- [Screens](https://docs.pandasuite.com/essentials/layout/screens/): These are the different pages or sections of your project. You can have multiple screens and organize them as needed.
- [Interactive components](https://docs.pandasuite.com/getting-started/understand-components/): Dynamic elements such as buttons, videos, animations, forms, databases, etc.
- [Actions](https://docs.pandasuite.com/essentials/interactions/interactive-actions/): A powerful system for adding advanced interactions (animations, transitions, navigation, etc.).
- [Media](https://docs.pandasuite.com/essentials/design/upload-assets/): Images, videos, audio files, and other resources integrated into the project.
- **Settings & Publishing**: Configuration options to adapt your project to different platforms (mobile, tablet, desktop, interactive kiosk, etc.).

## Create a new project

Log in to your account and go to your [dashboard](http://pandasuite.com/dashboard) (web or app).

Click the **New project** button.

[Image: New project window in the dashboard: name, reference size, portrait or landscape orientation, and the Create now button]

> **Info**
>
> 💡 If you prefer to start from a template, several
> [templates](https://pandasuite.com/templates/) are available for free in the
> dedicated section.

Enter your project **Name**. You can modify it later.

Choose the **Reference size** from the list, grouped by device family: **Phone**, **Tablet**, **Screen**, and **Kiosk** (for example **Phone 16:9**, **iPad**, **Android tablet**, **Screen 16:10**, or **Kiosk 4:3**). To enter your own **Width** and **Height**, choose a custom size, such as **Custom tablet size**. As the window says, it is a size to start from, which you can change at any time. Then choose the **Orientation** and click **Create now**. By default, your project has a fixed layout: your design scales proportionally to the screen size, but margins may appear on screens with different aspect ratios.

To make your project adapt to all screens, you can enable [responsive design](https://docs.pandasuite.com/essentials/layout/responsive-design/) and/or add [multiple layouts](https://docs.pandasuite.com/essentials/layout/create-a-new-layout/) (adaptive) to manage orientation changes. The orientation of a project is fixed.

> **Info**
>
> 💡 Regardless of the chosen size, your project is automatically converted and
> available in all formats: web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and Linux.

## Edit your project

To edit your project, open [PandaSuite Studio](https://docs.pandasuite.com/getting-started/install-panda-suite-studio-on-mac-and-windows/) on your computer.