Memao Sprite Sheet Creator

Design ready to use pixel characters in minutes and export them as fully animated sprite sheets for your games. No drawing required.

Try the web demo above. Full downloaded version unlocks exporting and saving.

Memao Sprite Sheet Creator is a tool that lets you design and customize 2D pixel art characters using a flexible paper doll system and then export them as sprite sheets. The tool uses built-in artwork, so no drawing required! Whether you're developing a game, running a tabletop campaign, or just enjoy creating pixel art characters, this tool makes it easy to build expressive, animated sprites.

Perfect for Godot, Unity, GameMaker, RPG Maker, and virtual tabletops like Roll20 and Foundry VTT

Why Choose Memao Sprite Sheet Creator

• Over 135 trillion possible character combinations
• Built-in animated pixel art, no art skills needed
• Export full sprite sheets and top-down TTRPG tokens
• Designed for game developers, GMs, and pixel art fans
• Buy once and receive free lifetime updates

"Love the tool, it's easy to use and great for creating new characters fast" 
-sk8taku

"The sprite maker is so fun to use!"
-GoofyRat

"Gonna ABSOLUTELY use this for D&D"
-Pixial

Features

• Sprite Sheet Export
  Export .png files with all directions and animation frames
• Save, Edit, and Delete Characters
  Manage your creations for future editing and exporting
• Custom Color Palettes
  Use built-in color palettes or create your own
• Preview All Animations
  See all the animations in real-time before you export
• TTRPG Token and Portrait Export
  Export top-down tokens or single-frame images

Who Is This Tool For

Memao Sprite Sheet Creator is made for:

• Indie game developers who need pixel characters fast
• Pixel art enthusiasts who want to build characters without starting from scratch
• Beginners who want to create game-ready sprites with no prior art experience
• Game jam teams that need quick placeholder or final character art
• TTRPG Players who want to create custom tokens for their campaigns

Where You Can Use Your Characters

Memao sprites are export-ready and work across a wide range of tools:

• Game Engines
  Unity, Godot, GameMaker, RPG Maker MV/MZ and any other engine that accepts .png sprite sheets
• TTRPG Platforms
  Roll20, Foundry VTT, and other virtual tabletops
• Creative Projects
  Use them as avatars, animations, or in any creative project that needs a pixel character!

Sprite Format and Style

The sprites in this tool are unique 4-direction 16x32 px assets created by Memao

• Sprite Size: 16x32 px
• Frame Size: 48x48 px
• Directions: Down, Up, Left, Right
• Animations:
  • Idle (4-frame cycle)
  • Walk (6-frame cycle)
  • Run (6-frame cycle)
  • Pick Up (4-frame cycle)
    • Harvest, Forage, Pick Up
  • Strike (4-frame cycle)
    • Tilling, Mining, Axe strike 
    • Basic Hoe, Pickaxe, and Axe sprites included
  • Chop (4-frame cycle)
    • Axe swing
    • Basic Axe  sprite included
      
  • Seed (3-frame cycle)
    • Basic Seed Bag sprite included
      
  • Water (6-frame cycle, repeats 2 frames)
    • Basic Watering Can sprite included
      
  • Reap  (4-frame cycle)
    • Basic Scythe sprite included
  • Slash  (4-frame cycle)
    • Basic Sword sprite include
      
  • Hurt  (2-frame cycle)
  • Downed  (2-frame cycle)
  • Death  (3-frame cycle)
    • Left and Right direction is the same as Down

 

   

Customization Options

Create endless combinations using layer elements:

• Skin Tone, Arms, and Eyes
• Hair (Bangs, Hair Back, Hair Side, Face)
• Shirt & Shirt Sleeves
• Jacket & Jacket Sleeves
• Bottoms & Waist
• Shoes & Socks
• Face, Head, Shoulder, Back and Neck Accessories
• Fantasy elements like horns, wings, elf ears, and cloaks

Over 100 unique parts and 135 trillion possible combinations

More on the way:
Medieval sets, fantasy styles, cozy outfits, and themed hair packs like coquette, retro, and magical girl

RPG Maker Plugin for Memao

Use your Memao characters directly inside RPG Maker MZ with the Memao Animator MZ Plugin, created by community developer CloudTheWolf

This plugin allows you to bring full Memao sprite sheets to life in RPG Maker MZ with support for walking, running, farming, striking, and idle animations. Once added to your project, you can trigger animations for both player characters and NPCs through simple event commands.

Key Features:

• Full Memao animation support including Idle, Walk, Run, Axe Strike, Pickaxe, Reap, and more
• Event-based animation control that works with built-in plugin commands
• Compatible with both player and NPC sprites
• Adjustable scale, frame rate, and position options within the plugin settings
  

This plugin was developed by a community member. If you find it useful, please visit their page and support their work

Roadmap – What’s Coming Next

We’re actively developing and expanding to support more sprite styles, animations and game engines

• Custom Assets - This will grow in phases, currently you can extend the sprites available for customiztion, next will be custom animations, then finally fully custom creators
• New Animations and Actions - More expressive character behavior and motion
• Expanded Clothing, Hairstyles, and Theme Sets - Fantasy, modern, magical, cyberpunk, and more coming soon
• Enemy Creator - Create creature sprites for your games  
• Dialogue Portraits - Portraits that match Memao sprites

• New Animations
  • Adventure (Jump, Dash, Climb, Swim, Push, Pull)
  • Battle 2 (Other Weapon Attacks: Bow, Rapier, 2H, Magic)
  • Daily Life (Sit, Stand up, Wave, Laugh, Shrug, Think) <In Progress>
  • Expressive (Scared, Shocked, Happy)
  • Fishing (Cast, Idle, Reel, Catch)

FAQ

Q. How do I try Memao Sprite Sheet Creator before buying? 
 A. You can try the free web demo at the top of this page. It lets you explore the character creator with full preview functionality. Saving and exporting are only available in the full version.

Q. What formats can I export to?
A. Sprite sheets and token images export as .png files, compatible with Unity, Godot, RPG Maker (MV/MZ), GameMaker, and most other engines.

Q. Can I use exported sprites in commercial projects?
A. Yes. You are free to use your exported sprite sheets, tokens, and images in any commercial or personal project.

Q. Do I need to credit Memao in my game?
A. Credit is optional but always appreciated. If you do credit, you can say “Art by Memao” or “Created with Memao Sprite Sheet Creator.”

Q. Can I import my own pixel art or parts?
A. Yes! You can now extend the current customization options available with your own pixel art! Check out our Devlog for instructions

Q. Will I get access to future updates?
A. Yes. A one-time purchase gives you lifetime access to all future updates and content expansions.

Q. What platforms are supported?
A. The tool is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. You’ll get all three versions with your purchase.

Q. Can I use this for TTRPG tokens?
A. Yes. You can export top-down tokens or single-frame character portraits, perfect for virtual tabletop use.

Q. Can I download the raw assets to make my own creator in my game?
A. Yes, you can find the raw Memao Assets as a download option when you purchase the tool.

Q. I found a bug or want to request a feature. What should I do?
A. Head to the Community section below and post in the Bug Reports or Suggestions threads. You can also chat with us in our Discord. We actively read and respond to feedback.

License

You may:

• Use Memao Sprite Sheet Creator for personal or commercial projects.
• Edit or modify the assets to fit your game
  
• Credits to Memao 

You may not:

• Distribute or sell copies of Memao Sprite Sheet Creator
• Resell the sprite sheets created from it (modified or not)
• Use on Training/Generative AI
• Use on Crypto/NFT related projects.

Contribute

We’re building this tool with creators like you in mind. Please leave your suggestions, animation ideas, and wishlist items in the discussion board, or share characters you’ve made with the demo!

You can also join our Discord community here: https://discord.gg/zAxUhJ4F2H

Interested in supporting us even further? Check out our Kofi page here: https://ko-fi.com/sleepingrobotgames

If you enjoy the tool, please rate us!