Tiled
Free open source tile map editor for 2D levels
- #6 of 8 in best pixel art and sprite editors
- Free and open source
- Free to use
- Open source
- WindowsmacOSLinux
Ranked 6 of 8 in best pixel art and sprite editors
Free GPL-2.0 map editor with object layers and automapping, the usual choice for tile-based levels. It does not draw sprites, so it complements a sprite editor rather than replacing one.
Best for Level maps built from tilesets
About Tiled
Tiled is a general purpose tile map editor for tile-based games such as RPGs and platformers. Maps are built from tiles on layers, and object layers hold rectangles, ellipses and polygons. Its automapping feature places the right tiles automatically, so you can draw a level's outline and let the tiles fall into place.
Tiled is distributed through GitHub releases, itch.io, Flathub and snap, and the maintainer signs the macOS and Windows builds. The editor is GPL-2.0 licensed, while the libtiled library is BSD licensed, which matters if you link the library into a commercial program. Tiled covers maps and levels rather than sprite drawing, so it works best alongside a sprite editor.
Key features
- Object layers
- Automapping
- No size limits on maps
- libtiled BSD library
- Flathub and snap packages
Strengths
- No limits on map size, tile size or layer count
- Object layers and automapping
- Official packages through Flathub and snap
Limits
- Maps and tilesets only, with no sprite drawing
- Linux distribution packages are often out of date
Where Tiled ranks
How Tiled compares
| Product | Score | Price | Platforms | Main focus | Runs in a browser | Frame-by-frame animation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#4 Pyxel Edit | 84.0 | Free plan, paid upgrades | WindowsmacOS | Tilesets, levels and animation | No | Yes |
#5 Piskel | 82.5 | Free and open source | Web | Sprites, animations and pixel art | Yes | Yes |
| #6Tiled | 80.5 | Free and open source | WindowsmacOSLinux | Tile maps and levels | No | No |
#7 Pixaki | 78.5 | Free plan, paid upgrades | iPadOS | Pixel art and animation on iPad | No | Yes |
#8 Krita | 77.5 | Free and open source | WindowsmacOSLinux | Digital painting and illustration | No | Yes |
The full comparison table for best pixel art and sprite editors has all 8 products.
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Questions about Tiled
- Is Tiled free?
- Tiled can be used without paying: GPL-2.0 editor; libtiled is BSD; free on Windows, macOS and Linux. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
- Is Tiled open source?
- Yes. Tiled publishes its source code under the GPL-2.0 license.
- Which platforms does Tiled support?
- Tiled is available on: Windows, macOS, Linux.
- What is Tiled best for?
- Level maps built from tilesets. In our ranking of pixel art and sprite editors it is number 6 of 8 with a score of 80.5.
- What are the best alternatives to Tiled?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Aseprite, Pixelorama, LibreSprite, Pyxel Edit.
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