Powerful Tile-Based Map Editor for 2D Game Development

TMEditor is a free, user-friendly tool designed for crafting detailed map layouts. Beyond basic tile placement, it enables developers to define collision zones, enemy spawn points, and item locations, storing everything efficiently in the standardized .tmx file format.

How Does TMEditor Work?

Creating maps with TMEditor involves a straightforward workflow:

1. Select your map dimensions and fundamental tile size.

2. Import tileset graphics.

3. Arrange tiles across your map canvas.

4. Incorporate abstract game objects as needed.

4. Export your creation as a .tmx file.

5. Integrate the .tmx file into your game engine.

Key Features

- Supports both Orthogonal and Isometric views

- Multi-tileset capability

- Dedicated object layers

- Eight-layer system for enhanced map complexity

- Customizable properties for maps, layers, and objects

- Essential tools: Stamp, Rectangle Selection, Copy/Paste

- Tile rotation functionality

- Undo/Redo support (currently for tile and object editing)

- Diverse object types: Rectangles, ellipses, points, polygons, polylines, text, images

- Isometric object placement

- Background image support

- Export options: XML, CSV, Base64 variants, PNG, Replica Island format

Latest Update: Version 1.0.27 Highlights

Released: October 4, 2024

Various stability improvements and bug fixes.