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Head-to-head · Sprite Sheet Maker Software

Sheet Packer (formerly Atlasmith) vs Restrike

  • Updated Nov 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Sheet Packer (formerly Atlasmith) #4 in Sprite Sheet Maker Software 8.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Sheet Packer
Restrike #7 in Sprite Sheet Maker Software 7.9/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 5 features Visit Restrike

Sheet Packer (formerly Atlasmith) leads on 3 checks, Restrike on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreSheet Packer (formerly Atlasmith) · 8.0/10
  • Free planonly Sheet Packer (formerly Atlasmith)
  • Most featuresSheet Packer (formerly Atlasmith) · 4 of 5

Sheet Packer (formerly Atlasmith) scores higher on our rubric for sprite sheet maker software: 8.0 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.

Sheet Packer (formerly Atlasmith) offers free plan; Restrike doesn't. Sheet Packer (formerly Atlasmith) offers sprite trimming; Restrike doesn't. Sheet Packer (formerly Atlasmith) offers multiple atlas output; Restrike doesn't.

Sheet Packer (formerly Atlasmith) is the better fit for indie developers packing multi-page atlases in-browser. Restrike is the better fit for solo developers packing one atlas at a time.

  • Sheet Packer (formerly Atlasmith) fits best

    Indie developers packing multi-page atlases in-browser

  • Restrike fits best

    Solo developers packing one atlas at a time

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Side by side

Feature Sheet Packer (formerly Atlasmith) 8.0/10 Visit ↗ Restrike 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.0 7.9
Ranking #4 in Sprite Sheet Maker Software #7 in Sprite Sheet Maker Software
Best for Indie developers packing multi-page atlases in-browser Solo developers packing one atlas at a time
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $14.99 one-time $19/user one-time
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Browser extension
Platforms Web Web
Integrations 4 integrations 4 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Sheet Packer (formerly Atlasmith) 4/5 · Restrike 2/5
Sprite trimming ✓ (best) —
Rotation packing ✓ ✓
Multiple atlas output ✓ (best) —
Animation support Not checked yet —
Metadata export ✓ ✓
Specs
Maximum atlas size 4096 px Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Offline browser processing keeps sprites on your machine, according to the vendor.
  • Pro adds multi-page atlases and exporters for Phaser 3, PixiJS, Godot 4, and Unity.
  • Pro costs $14.99 one-time and includes free lifetime updates.
  • MaxRects packing with adjustable padding, extrusion, and optional rotation
  • Exports atlas PNG and metadata for five game-engine formats
  • Deterministic output with a SHA-256 verification report
Cons
  • The free demo is limited to 32 sprites.
  • Maximum atlas size is 4096 pixels.
  • The tool focuses on packing and export rather than a broader sprite workflow.
  • Does not trim transparent margins or create multiple atlas pages
  • No animation timeline support
  • Costs $19 one-time, with a one-person licence
Our verdict

Sheet Packer is a browser-based texture atlas packer for indie game developers, particularly solo and small teams that need to organize PNG sprites for game projects. Its packing workflow uses MaxRects and includes alpha trimming,…

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Restrike is a downloadable HTML texture atlas packer that runs in a desktop browser, including offline. It is aimed at game developers who want to arrange PNG images into a single atlas with manual control over packing settings. Its focus…

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  1. Sheet Packer (formerly Atlasmith)Sprite Sheet Maker Software 8.0Free plan
  2. RestrikeSprite Sheet Maker Software 7.9Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Sheet Packer (formerly Atlasmith) — where it wins

    • Offline browser processing keeps sprites on your machine, according to the vendor.
    • Pro adds multi-page atlases and exporters for Phaser 3, PixiJS, Godot 4, and Unity.
    • Pro costs $14.99 one-time and includes free lifetime updates.

    Where it doesn't

    • The free demo is limited to 32 sprites.
    • Maximum atlas size is 4096 pixels.
    • The tool focuses on packing and export rather than a broader sprite workflow.

  • Restrike — where it wins

    • MaxRects packing with adjustable padding, extrusion, and optional rotation
    • Exports atlas PNG and metadata for five game-engine formats
    • Deterministic output with a SHA-256 verification report

    Where it doesn't

    • Does not trim transparent margins or create multiple atlas pages
    • No animation timeline support
    • Costs $19 one-time, with a one-person licence

Sheet Packer (formerly Atlasmith) vs Restrike: questions

Which is better for sprite sheet maker software, Sheet Packer (formerly Atlasmith) or Restrike?

Sheet Packer (formerly Atlasmith) scores higher on our rubric for sprite sheet maker software: 8.0 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.

How do Sheet Packer (formerly Atlasmith) and Restrike compare?

Of the 6 checks we put side by side, Sheet Packer (formerly Atlasmith) leads on 3, Restrike on none, and 3 are level. Free plan only on Sheet Packer (formerly Atlasmith).

Do Sheet Packer (formerly Atlasmith) and Restrike have a free plan?

Sheet Packer (formerly Atlasmith): Yes. Restrike: No.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026

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