TileBravo review
A free browser editor for ROM graphics, palettes, and tile-associated bytes.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
TileBravo is a browser-based editor for graphics used in ROM-hacking projects and classic tile-based games. It suits solo users who need to explore and change tiles or palettes without installing a desktop editor. Files can be opened as ROMs or assets, with codec and stride settings for interpreting tile data. The editing workspace includes selection, pencil, line, and flood-fill tools, plus tile navigation, grids, viewport, and zoom controls.
Its strongest fit is asset work: users can copy and paste tile selections, manage palettes, import or export palette files, and move graphics through PNG import and export. Edited graphics can also be exported as binary data, while the embedded hex editor exposes tile-associated bytes for inspection and changes. That combination connects visual editing with byte-level adjustments, but the product remains centered on tiles and graphics rather than a complete ROM-hacking workflow. The published details describe binary export, not patch creation or application formats.
TileBravo is free and runs in a web browser without installation; it is also described as open source. That makes it a practical option for someone seeking a lightweight, browser-based asset editor across multiple games. It is less suitable for users who need a broader suite of ROM editing features or patch handling. Support is community-based, so buyers who need a dedicated support channel should consider that before making it part of a project workflow.
TileBravo pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Edit tiles with pencil, line, selection, and flood-fill tools.
- Import and export PNGs, palette files, and binary graphics data.
- Inspect and edit tile-associated bytes in an embedded hex editor.
- Where it doesn't
- Focused on graphics and associated bytes, not a broad ROM-hacking suite.
- Codec and stride settings may require familiarity with the asset format.
- Community is the listed support channel.
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