As of 2025, the developer has hinted at a "Version 3.0" featuring:

Dress your pony with:

The application allows users to customize:

At its core, is a browser-based dress-up game and avatar generator. Unlike 3D modeling software (such as Blender) or complex vector editors (like Adobe Illustrator), Pony Creator 2D operates on a simple drag-and-drop, layer-based interface.

Pony Creator 2D uses a specific layer order: Background -> Tail -> Body -> Mane -> Accessories -> Foreground. If a hat looks like it is behind the ears, check your order. You can usually drag layers manually in advanced mode.