- Repeat this step for 'obj_import_image', selecting 'spr_import_image' as the sprite, and 'obj_import_strip_image' selecting 'spr_import_strip_image' as the sprite.

In the object properties panel, under the label 'Sprite' click where it says 'No Sprite'. Under objects, double click 'obj_edit_image'.

- In the resource tree, find the node labeled objects.

Set the number of frames per row to 4, and the height to 48. Follow the steps above for importing a strip image, using the file 'Import_Strip_Image.png' from the resources pack. Name the sprite 'spr_import_strip_image'.

- Create a third sprite by pressing 'ALT + S' while in the workspace.

In the resources file, find the image called 'Import.png'.

- From the sprite properties panel, select 'Import'.

- Create another new sprite by right clicking in the workspace and selecting 'Create Sprite'.

When you're done, return to your workspace using the tabs at the top of the screen. Using the toolbox in the sprite editor, draw something in the sprite.

- From the sprite properties panel, select 'Edit Image'.

- Create a new sprite by right clicking in the resource tree and selecting 'Create Sprite'.

- Extract the resources pack and open the provided GameMaker Studio project file.

Being that they are free and open-source a lot of evil people out there will offer up malicious downloads at shady places. be sure that you download GIMP or Inkscape from their official sites. Unsure of the specifics of that as I haven't done it but if you have and are familiar with that program it might be useful to you.Īs a side-note. I've also heard of that people can use the RPG Maker programs sprite editors to make their sprites and then just export them for use in Gamemaker. For awhile it was going dirt cheap as part of a humble-bundle package so you may be able to pick up a deal on it.

If you're looking to drop some cash there is some software around like 'Spriter' which is supposed to be quite impressive and can do regular sprites as well as vector based graphics. despite having it for ages now I've generally only used it for its filter and auto-tracing features to add texture / effects or to make swanky lineart from crappy inking work. I can't give much useful information about it sadly. If you're looking to do vector graphics instead of just sprite graphics, then you could try checking out Inkscape which is an entirely free vector art program.

GIMP I would highly recommend checking out as its entirely free and relatively easy to learn, especially if you're just doing simple sprites. Much like Daynar above, I also tend to make primarily horrid 'programmer art' placeholder graphics as I work.įor regular sprites I tend to use a combination of Paint / Microsoft Paint, which comes with every installation of windows, and GIMP for its additional features.

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