A serious pixel art editor, built for RPG Maker.
Tileset Builder is an editing tool dedicated to pixel art creation for tilesets and character sprites.
From tileset editing and pixel-perfect drawing, to autotile preview, character animation playback, and feature extension through plugins — every tool you need for RPG Maker asset creation, brought together in a single application.
Dual-Pane Workflow
Source image on one side, editing canvas on the other. Reference, trace, color-pick — every step of asset creation, with simple controls.
Comprehensive Drawing Tools
- Pen / eraser / eyedropper / marquee select / fill / magic wand / lasso select / gradient / outline
- Symmetry drawing (horizontal / vertical / 4-way / diagonal) for fast character and icon work
- Flip (horizontal / vertical / both), per-tile filters, color adjustment
- 1x to 16x zoom with mouse wheel, brush-size-linked cursor
RPG Maker-Specific Features
- A1-A4 Autotile Connection Preview — see patterns connect in real time
- Tileset & Character Image Support — one tool for every asset type
- Animation Playback Preview — watch character walk cycles in motion as you edit
Color & Layers
- Layer system for managing pixel art in separate layers
- Color replacement / palette extraction — pull a palette from any reference
- Color palette editing — add, remove, drag-reorder
- Trace mode (reference overlay) for sketching over a base image
Make It Yours
- Dark and light themes
- Plugin for editor extensions — sample plugins included. Build the tools, panels, and export formats you actually need.
Made For
- Creators producing original artwork for RPG Maker MZ / MV
- Anyone who wished general-purpose pixel art tools had RPG Maker features built in
- Developers struggling with the A1-A4 autotile specification
- Studios that need original assets for commercial titles
- Power users who want to extend their tools beyond what's shipped
Compatibility
Full support for RPG Maker MZ and MV tileset and character image specifications. Exports drop directly into your project's img/tilesets and img/characters directories.
This product includes tilesets, character walking/damage sprites, and object images from “RPG Maker MZ,” “RPG Maker MV,” “RPG Maker MV Trinity Graphic & Music Resource Pack,” “RPG Maker FES Graphic & Music Resource Pack,” “RPG Maker DS+ Graphic & Music Resource Pack,” and “RPG Maker DS Graphic & Music Resource Pack.”
