Superfamiconv
A flexible and composable command-line tile graphics converter for classic game consoles like SNES, Game Boy, and Mega Drive.
What is Superfamiconv?
SuperFamiconv is a command-line tile graphics converter that transforms images into the native data formats used by classic game consoles. It solves the problem of manually converting art assets for retro game development by automating the extraction of palettes, tiles, and tilemaps. The tool supports a wide range of 8-bit and 16-bit systems, from the Super Nintendo to the Game Boy Advance.
Retro game developers, homebrew creators, and pixel artists working on projects for classic gaming hardware who need to convert digital artwork into console-compatible graphics data.
Developers choose SuperFamiconv for its extensive console support, flexible command-line interface, and optimization features like tile deduplication. Its composable subcommands allow precise control over the conversion process, making it a versatile tool for retro development pipelines.
Overview
Flexible and composable tile graphics converter supporting Super Nintendo, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Boy Advance, Mega Drive, Master System, Game Gear, PC Engine and WonderSwan formats.
Use Cases
Best For
- Converting PNG spritesheets into SNES or Game Boy tile data
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