4 and 8 direction sprite generator
Describe a character once and get every facing: 4 directions for most top-down games, or all 8 for smooth diagonal movement. Every frame is the same character at the same scale, ready to drop into a movement system.
MAKE A ROTATION 25 free credits + 5 a day. No card needed.
4 or 8 directions
4-direction gives you down, right, up and left. Symmetric sides is on by default: the right view is drawn and mirrored for the left, which keeps the two sides identical and costs less.
8-direction adds the four diagonals, all drawn together so the character's proportions stay consistent all the way round.
How it works
- In Text to Sprite, turn on Rotation and pick 4 or 8 directions.
- Describe the character: "hooded ranger with a green cloak and a short bow".
- Download per-direction PNGs named by compass point (
_S,_Eand so on), a combined sprite sheet, and a spinning GIF.
Every frame is scaled by the same factor, so a narrow side view doesn't get blown up to match a wide front view.
Isometric and animated
Turn on Isometric for the four iso facings (SE, SW, NW, NE), standing on the same floor point so the character turns in place on an iso map. 4-direction rotations can also be animated so every facing walks or idles together.
Frequently asked questions
Do all the directions match?
Yes. All directions come from one generation of the same character and are scaled together, so proportions and colours stay consistent across every facing.
What's the difference between 4 and 8 directions?
4 directions cover down, right, up and left, which is enough for most grid-based games. 8 adds the diagonals for games with free movement.
Can I make isometric rotations?
Yes. With Isometric on you get the four iso facings (SE, SW, NW, NE) at one scale and one shared floor point.
Is there a known limitation?
With symmetric sides on, the left view is a mirror of the right, so something held in one hand swaps hands. Turn symmetric sides off (4-direction) to have all four drawn separately.
How much does a rotation cost?
4 credits for 4 directions and 6 for 8 directions (12 and 16 on the higher-detail model).
Try it on your own game
Clean 1px outlines, limited palettes and transparent PNGs, ready for your engine.
MAKE A ROTATION 25 free credits + 5 daily. No card needed.