What is 2D Tiler used for?

2D Tiler is used to build layered 2D game maps, manage tilesets, edit pixel assets and palettes, create AI-assisted asset drafts, and export map or tileset data for game engines and custom pipelines.

Is 2D Tiler free and open source?

Yes. 2D Tiler is free to use and open source under the MIT license.

Which engines and tools can 2D Tiler export to?

2D Tiler includes export paths for native files, raster images, Phaser bundles, Tiled maps and tilesets, Godot scenes, Unity bundles, GameMaker rooms, Defold resources, tIDE maps, and Mappy FMP maps.

Does 2D Tiler include pixel art and palette tools?

Yes. The built-in image editor supports pixel drawing and editing tools, while palette import covers formats such as GIMP GPL, Adobe ASE, Aseprite, JASC PAL, Paint.NET TXT, and HEX lists.

Docs / Workflows / Reference

Learn the full 2D Tiler workflow.

Use these guides to create projects, paint maps, manage tilesets and terrain rules, edit pixel assets, import palettes, generate AI asset drafts, and export files for game engines.

Core guides

Build from first map to final export

Follow these guides in order for a complete production pass, or jump directly to the tool you need.

flag arrow_forward

Getting Started

Create your first project

Start a local browser project, set up a map, choose a tileset, and save a native project backup.

grid_view arrow_forward

Map Editing

Paint maps with layers and objects

Use paint, erase, fill, select, autotile, layers, object shapes, and fast shortcuts to build editable levels.

auto_awesome arrow_forward

Tilesets

Import tilesets and paint terrain

Prepare grid-aligned tilesets, assign terrain rules, use autotile painting, and fill regions with weighted tile sets.

image arrow_forward

Image Editor

Edit pixel assets and palettes

Use the built-in image editor for pixel drawing, shape tools, selections, crop work, blur, and palette import.

output arrow_forward

Import / Export

Move projects into game engines

Import and export native files, raster images, Phaser bundles, Tiled maps, Godot scenes, Unity bundles, GameMaker rooms, Defold resources, tIDE maps, and Mappy FMP maps.

smart_toy arrow_forward

AI Assets

Generate art direction drafts

Use provider-backed image generation for tilesets, sprite sheets, backgrounds, icons, UI elements, and VFX concepts.

Workflow path

A practical way to learn the editor

1. Create the project

Start with a native project, choose a grid, and add the first map and tileset.

2. Build the map

Paint layers, place object metadata, configure terrain rules, and use shortcuts while iterating.

3. Refine assets

Adjust pixel art, import palettes, and explore AI-generated drafts for missing asset ideas.

4. Export the pipeline

Save native backups, export the active map or tileset, and review the result in your target engine.

FAQ

Common questions from game developers

What is 2D Tiler built for?

2D Tiler is built for creating layered maps, managing tilesets, editing pixel assets and palettes, generating asset drafts, and exporting production files for 2D games.

Is it free and open source?

Yes. The editor is free to use and open source under the MIT license.

Can I export to Godot, Unity, or Tiled?

Yes. 2D Tiler includes engine and tool exports for Godot, Unity, Tiled, GameMaker, Defold, Phaser, tIDE, Mappy, raster images, and native files.

Does it replace every art tool?

It is meant to cover common day-to-day map, tileset, palette, image-editing, and export work. Specialized art pipelines can still use external tools alongside native imports and exports.