MP4toSprite
Converts MP4 videos into sprite sheets for game development. Extract animations from video files and use them as character sprites or effects.
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Converts MP4 videos into sprite sheets for game development
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Bridges AI-generated videos to traditional sprite sheet format
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Available for $5.00 on itch.io from developer yewlark
What is MP4toSprite? Features and use cases explained.
About MP4toSprite
MP4toSprite by yewlark converts MP4 video files into sprite sheets for 2D game development. Simply input an MP4, define frame grid and rate, and output a PNG sprite sheet with JSON metadata. Supports common codecs, alpha transparency, and automatic sprite layout optimization. Ideal for turning cutscenes, effects, or animations into game-ready sprite sequences without manual extraction.
Use Cases
- ▸Generate sprite sheets from animated cutscenes when importing video into a 2D engine
- ▸Convert particle effect videos into sprite animations when building VFX for games
- ▸Extract individual frames from gameplay recordings when creating tutorial sprites
Features
- ✓Converts MP4 videos to sprite sheets with customizable grid size and frame rate
- ✓Preserves transparent backgrounds when input video contains alpha channel
- ✓Generates JSON metadata including frame coordinates and durations for easy engine integration
- ✓Allows selecting specific frame ranges to optimize sprite sheet size
FAQ
Does MP4toSprite preserve transparency from my video?▼
Yes, if your MP4 contains an alpha channel (e.g., from a video with transparency), MP4toSprite will export sprite frames with transparency preserved. For standard MP4s without alpha, you can use chroma-key or background removal post-conversion.
Can I export only a portion of the video as sprites?▼
Yes, you can set a start/end time or frame range in the tool to extract only the segment you need, which helps optimize sprite sheet size.
What engines are compatible with the exported sprite sheets?▼
The sprite sheets are standard PNGs with JSON metadata, compatible with any engine that supports sprite sheets, including Unity, Unreal, Godot, and Phaser. You can also import the PNG directly and manually define frames.
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