Question 1

How do I install Cheetah Texture Packer?

Accepted Answer

Cheetah Texture Packer must be compiled from source, as it's a command-line tool without pre-built binaries; check the GitHub repository for compilation instructions, though detailed setup steps are minimal in the README.

Question 2

Cheetah Texture Packer vs TexturePacker – which should I use?

Accepted Answer

Cheetah Texture Packer is free and excels in space optimization with aggressive algorithms, ideal for technical users, while TexturePacker offers a GUI, more features, and better engine integration but is a paid tool.

Question 3

What image formats does Cheetah Texture Packer support?

Accepted Answer

The README doesn't specify input formats, but it likely handles common formats like PNG or JPEG via standard image libraries, though you may need to ensure compatibility during compilation.

Question 4

How to use Cheetah Texture Packer with command-line arguments?

Accepted Answer

Run the tool with arguments like --enable-rotate for sprite rotation or --border-size to add borders; refer to the README's list of options, but be prepared for trial and error due to limited examples.

Question 5

Can Cheetah Texture Packer handle sprite animations?

Accepted Answer

No, it focuses solely on static texture packing and doesn't support animation sequences or rigging; it's designed for basic 2D image consolidation into atlases.

Question 6

How to output an atlas for a game engine like Unity?

Accepted Answer

The tool outputs .atlas files in UBFG's format; you'll likely need to write a custom parser or script to convert this data for your engine, as direct integration isn't provided.

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