texturepacker
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Description:
Game sprite sheet packer
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 8.0.2@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @codeandweb  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: game-development sprites asset-pipeline graphics optimization
Install: brew install --cask texturepacker
About:
TexturePacker is a professional tool designed to create optimized sprite sheets for game development. It intelligently arranges individual images into a single texture atlas, significantly reducing memory usage and improving rendering performance. The tool supports multiple output formats and includes features for generating collision shapes and animation data.
Key Features:
  • Optimal packing algorithms to minimize wasted texture space
  • Support for multiple output formats including JSON, XML, and engine-specific formats
  • Alpha channel optimization and color reduction for smaller file sizes
  • Automatic generation of collision shapes and animation data
  • Command-line interface for automated build workflows
Use Cases:
  • Creating optimized sprite sheets for 2D game development
  • Reducing memory footprint and draw calls in mobile games
  • Automating asset pipelines in CI/CD workflows
Alternatives:
  • ShoeBox – Free alternative with similar features but less frequent updates
  • LibGDX Texture Packer – Open-source tool focused on LibGDX framework integration
Version History
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Jun 17, 2026 2:51pm 8.0.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 98a42f35
May 21, 2026 5:42pm 8.0.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 0950df91
May 4, 2026 11:14am 8.0.0 0 VERSION_BUMP d64563ea
Feb 10, 2026 4:49pm 7.12.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 6599dcea
Aug 14, 2025 8:07pm 7.9.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 27d5ecd6
Nov 2, 2023 1:29pm 7.1.0 0 VERSION_BUMP c8d95506
Mar 2, 2023 1:52pm 7.0.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 575064b7
Feb 13, 2023 6:24am 7.0.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 0e9a5488
Dec 17, 2022 8:08am 7.0.0 0 VERSION_BUMP a8149389