TMEditor

Tiled Map Editor for Designing 2D Games

TMEditor is a free tool that simplifies the creation of map layouts. It's versatile enough to define abstract elements like collision zones, enemy spawn points, and power-up locations. All this information is stored in a standardized .tmx format for easy access.

How Does TMEditor Work?

The fundamental process for designing maps with TMEditor involves these key steps:

1. Select your map dimensions and base tile size.

2. Import tilesets from image files.

3. Arrange tilesets across your map.

4. Include additional objects to represent abstract elements.

4. Export the map as a TMX file.

5. Import the TMX file and integrate it into your game.

Key Features

- Orthogonal and isometric map views

- Support for multiple tilesets

- Multiple object layers

- Multi-layer editing: Eight layers for adding rich detail to maps

- Custom properties for maps, layers, and objects

- Editing tools: Stamp, Rectangle, and Copy-Paste

- Tile flipping capabilities

- Undo and redo functions (currently for tile and object placement)

- Object types: Rectangle, ellipse, point, polygon, polyline, text, and image

- Object placement on isometric maps

- Background image support

- Export options: XML, CSV, Base64, Base64-Gzip, Base64-Zlib, PNG, and Replica Island (level.bin)

Latest Updates in Version 1.0.27

Last updated on October 4, 2024

Resolved various bugs.