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1-bit retro · Character action set

1-bit retro character action set generator

Describe your subject and get character action sets in a 1-bit retro look: black-and-white pixels, dithered shading and high contrast. Each generation gives you one character performing several actions (idle, walk, attack, hurt by default) facing one direction, laid out as 4 action rows with a few frames per action, one character facing left or right. It's a good fit for game jams, Playdate-style games and minimalist retro projects.

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1 credit per sheet. New accounts get 3 free credits.

Examples from the gallery

Real sheets from the public gallery made with these settings.

What you get

  • Default rows: idle, walk, attack and hurt (swap in run, jump or death)
  • Each action on its own row, played back at 10 FPS
  • One named animation per action in spritesheet.json
  • PNG sheet, individual frames, GIF and a ZIP with spritesheet.json for game engines

Prompt tips

  • List the actions you need in the form and keep the character description identical across regenerations for a consistent cast.
  • Stick to a strong silhouette and one or two key details; dithering carries the shading, so avoid color-dependent descriptions.

Use it in your engine

Every export is a uniform grid with frame rectangles and FPS in spritesheet.json.

Frequently asked questions

How do I make a 1-bit retro character action set?

Open the generator with Action Set mode and the 1-bit retro style selected, describe your subject (for example "a knight in blue armor with a red plume and a short sword") and generate. The sheet comes back as 4 action rows with a few frames per action, one character facing left or right, already split into frames.

How much does a character action set cost?

A Standard generation costs 1 credit, and new accounts get 3 free credits. Pro Motion, the video-based animation option for Creative mode, costs 3 credits.

What files do I get?

Every sheet exports as a PNG sprite sheet on a uniform grid, as individual frame PNGs, as an animated GIF, and as a ZIP that adds spritesheet.json (frame rectangles, named animations and FPS) and metadata.json (cell size, rows and columns). Step-by-step import guides cover Godot, Unity and GameMaker.

Can I use 1-bit retro sprites from AI Spritesheet Maker in a commercial game?

Yes. Under the Terms of Service you get a license to use what you generate in your projects, including commercial games. You're responsible for making sure your prompts and references don't infringe anyone else's rights.

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