AutoSprite Cutter - Precision Slicing for Pixel Artists

# AutoSprite Cutter - Precision Slicing for Pixel Artists

**AutoSprite Cutter** is a powerful, lightweight desktop tool designed to automate the tedious process of slicing sprite sheets. Whether you have a messy collection of frames or a perfectly aligned grid, this tool helps you extract, optimize, and preview your animations in seconds.

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### 🚀 Key Features

*   **Smart Auto-Detect:** Uses advanced contour detection (OpenCV) to find sprites of any shape and size automatically.

*   **Grid Slicing:** Perfect for tilesets and uniform animation sheets. Just set your cell size and go!

*   **One-Click Background Removal:** Use the "Pick Color" tool to select background colors. Adjustable tolerance ensures clean edges even with semi-transparent pixels.

*   **Manual Refinement:** Drag, resize, and delete selection rectangles directly on the canvas for pixel-perfect control.

*   **Live Animation Preview:** Test your sequences instantly with the built-in previewer. Adjust FPS on the fly to see how your character moves.

*   **Professional Export:** 

    *   Export as individual frames into organized folders.

    *   Pack sprites into a single optimized **Sprite Sheet (Atlas)** with an accompanying **JSON** metadata file.

*   **Magnifier Tool:** Get a close-up view of every pixel for precise editing.

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### 🛠 How to Use

1.  **Load Image:** Import your PNG, JPG, or BMP sprite sheet.

2.  **Clean Up:** Use the Color Picker to remove the background if needed.

3.  **Slice:** Choose between "Auto Detect" or "Grid" mode.

4.  **Organize:** Select sprites on the canvas and save them as named sequences (e.g., "Idle", "Run").

5.  **Preview:** Open the Preview window to check your animation.

6.  **Export:** Download everything as a folder or a packed atlas.

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### 💻 Technical Details

*   **Platform:** Windows (Portable EXE or Python script)

*   **Engine:** Powered by Python, OpenCV, and Pillow.

*   **UI:** Clean, dark-themed interface designed for focus.

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### 📦 Installation

**For Windows:**

Simply download and run `AutoSprite_Cutter.exe`. No installation required!

**Stay Pixelated!**

*Created for game developers who value their time.*