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Tilesetter

Freemium#57 of 70 in Pixel Art Software

Tilesetter: A focused tileset tool with strong auto-tiling and exports, but limited pixel-art editing scope. Ranked #57 of 70 in Pixel Art Software by our editors (5.5/10); pricing: Free plan; best for tileset designers targeting multiple game engines.

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At a glance

Editor score
5.5 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Tileset designers targeting multiple game engines
Free plan
Yes
Animation timeline
No
Facts checked
22 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Generates Blob, Wang, mixed-border, and smart tilesets
- Includes layered map editing with auto-tiling
- Exports directly to Defold, GameMaker Studio 2, Godot, and Unity
Where it doesn't
- Not a general-purpose pixel-art editor
- No animation timeline is listed
- Desktop-only deployment with community and documentation support

Our verdict on Tilesetter

Tilesetter is a desktop tool for generating and editing tile-based game assets on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It is aimed at solo developers and small to mid-market teams designing tilesets and maps for multiple game engines. Starting from base and edge images, it can generate smart tilesets, composite tile borders, and create Blob or Wang tilesets. Its map editor adds layers and auto-tiling, giving users a focused workflow for preparing reusable game environments rather than a broad pixel-art creation suite.

The free plan includes automatic compositing plus tileset import and export. The paid plan is listed at $12.99 and adds mixed-border generation, isometric support, map editing and exporting, direct export to Defold, GameMaker Studio 2, Godot, and Unity, custom format exporting, and automatic source reload. Export options also include PNG and JSON. The published plans show the price without specifying whether billing is recurring or one-time, so buyers should evaluate the paid tier primarily by the additional workflow and engine-export capabilities it provides.

Tilesetter’s strongest fit is a production pipeline centered on tilesets, tilemaps, and engine handoff. Direct integrations with four engines reduce format-specific preparation, while custom exports support workflows outside those integrations. The tradeoff is a narrow product scope: it is described as a tileset and map tool, and no animation timeline is listed. Developers who need dedicated animation features or broad core pixel-art editing should choose a separate editor instead. For tileset designers moving assets into several supported engines, Tilesetter offers a focused feature set with a free starting point and a clear paid expansion.

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Tilesetter pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 22 Sep 2026.

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Tilesetter fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Not verified
Animation timeline	No
Indexed color tools	Not verified
Sprite-sheet export	Not verified
Onion skinning	Not verified
Tilemap tools	Yes
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux
Export formats	PNG, JSON, Defold, GMS2, Godot, Unity, custom formats
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate)
Integrations	4 integrations: Defold, GameMaker Studio 2, Godot, Unity
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	tilesetter.org
Facts checked	22 Sep 2026

Tilesetter integrations

Tilesetter lists 4 integrations on its own site.

Defold
GameMaker Studio 2
Godot
Unity

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