The script editor feels dry, the colours can spice things up, but it still feels to dry, that’s why I suggest that you can add background images to the script editor. The image uploading could either be done with Image Asset IDs or directly uploading the image, the image would be local and non-sinkable with other PCs that use the same account, and you could, in settings, modify the transparency of the image. I’m aware that there could be developers with malicious intent that could try to upload either NSFW content or content that breaks TOS, if the approach of using Asset IDs would be chosen then a first layer of moderation would already be applied, though as I stated before it would be local and therefor would not affect other user’s experience. There have already been other posts that have suggested this but are old, so I decided to suggest it again, here’s the link to one of them:
The idea of allowing developers to customize the Roblox Studio script editor with background images is a thoughtful suggestion that highlights the importance of personalization and accessibility in development environments. Many professional IDEs (Integrated Development Environments) already provide extensive customization options, including themes, background images, and font adjustments. These features are not just cosmetic — they can improve comfort, reduce eye strain, and make long development sessions more enjoyable.
Currently, Roblox Studio offers only basic light and dark themes. While these options provide a minimal level of customization, they do not meet the needs of developers who spend hours scripting and want an environment tailored to their preferences. By introducing background image support, Roblox would align Studio with modern development tools and demonstrate responsiveness to community feedback.
There are several clear benefits to implementing this feature:
- Enhanced personalization: Developers could create a workspace that reflects their style, improving comfort and motivation during long scripting sessions.
- Improved accessibility: Background images and adjustable transparency could help reduce eye strain for users who find plain backgrounds fatiguing.
- Community engagement: Allowing customization encourages developers to spend more time in Studio, fostering creativity and productivity.
- Alignment with industry standards: Platforms like Visual Studio Code and JetBrains IDEs already support extensive customization. Adding similar features would modernize Roblox Studio.
From an implementation perspective, there are two viable approaches:
- Image Asset IDs: Developers could select approved assets from Roblox’s library. This method introduces a moderation layer, ensuring inappropriate content is filtered.
- Local image uploads: Images would remain local to the user’s machine and not sync across accounts. This avoids affecting other users’ experiences while still providing flexibility.
Potential concerns, such as misuse of background images, can be mitigated through moderation and by keeping customization local. Transparency controls would allow developers to balance readability with personalization, ensuring that code remains clear and accessible.
In summary, adding background image support to the script editor would expand customization options, improve accessibility, and align Roblox Studio with modern development practices. Even an experimental or beta release would be a strong first step, allowing Roblox engineers to gather feedback and refine the feature. Persistent community requests like this demonstrate the demand, and implementing it would be a meaningful way to support developers who spend significant time in Studio.