TMEditor

Tiled Map Editor for 2D Games

TMEditor serves as a powerful, free tool designed to facilitate the creation of map layouts for 2D games. Its versatility extends beyond basic map design, enabling users to define more abstract elements such as collision areas, enemy spawn positions, and power-up locations. All this data is efficiently stored in the standardized .tmx format, ensuring seamless integration into your game development workflow.

How Does TMEditor Work?

The process of crafting maps with TMEditor involves a straightforward sequence of steps:

1. Select your desired map size and base tile dimensions.
2. Incorporate tilesets from your image files.
3. Arrange the tilesets onto your map canvas.
4. Introduce additional objects to represent abstract game elements.
5. Save your completed map in the .tmx format.
6. Import the .tmx file into your game and interpret it to bring your map to life.

Features

• Support for both Orthogonal and Isometric map orientations.
• Capability to use multiple tilesets within a single project.
• Multiple object layers for complex map designs.
• Multi-layer editing with up to eight layers, allowing for intricate details in your maps.
• Custom properties can be set for maps, layers, and objects, enhancing flexibility.
• Editing tools including Stamp, Rectangle, and Copy Paste for efficient map construction.
• Tile flipping feature for varied visual effects.
• Undo and redo functionalities for tile and object mapping to refine your design.
• Support for various object types such as Rectangle, Ellipse, Point, Polygon, Polyline, Text, and Image.
• Ability to place objects on isometric maps for added depth.
• Option to set a background image to enhance the map's visual appeal.
• Export options to various formats including XML, CSV, Base64, Base64-Gzip, Base64-Zlib, PNG, and Replica Island (level.bin).

What's New in the Latest Version 1.0.27

Last updated on October 4, 2024, this version includes essential bug fixes to improve the overall user experience and functionality of TMEditor.