Sprite Bump vs Unflattener

Sprite Bump — Sprite Bump is a game development tool used to generate normal, height, specular, occlusion and other maps for 2D game assets. It helps speed up the process of creating 2D game graphics.

Unflattener — Unflattener is a desktop application for Windows, Mac and Linux that allows users to unflatten vector files. It supports opening flattenef SVG, EPS and AI files and converts them into layered, editabl

Sprite Bump offers Generates normal, height, specular and occlusion maps from sprites, Supports multiple mapping modes like box, cylinder, sphere, Has options to tweak generated maps, Batch processing of multiple sprites, Supports common image formats like PNG, JPG, while Unflattener provides Supports opening flattened SVG, EPS, and AI files, Converts flattened vector files into layered, editable files, Preserves layers, groups, and other object information, Available for Windows, Mac, and Linux, Provides a desktop application interface.

Sprite Bump stands out for Saves time compared to manually creating maps, Very easy to use interface, Good results with minimal effort; Unflattener is known for Allows users to work with vector files in a more flexible and editable format, Maintains the original layer structure and object properties, Supports common vector file formats used in design and illustration.

Feature	Sprite Bump	Unflattener
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Development	Graphics & Design
Pricing	N/A	Open Source

Product Overview

Sprite Bump

Description: Sprite Bump is a game development tool used to generate normal, height, specular, occlusion and other maps for 2D game assets. It helps speed up the process of creating 2D game graphics.

Unflattener

Description: Unflattener is a desktop application for Windows, Mac and Linux that allows users to unflatten vector files. It supports opening flattenef SVG, EPS and AI files and converts them into layered, editable files while preserving layers, groups and other object info.

Key Features Comparison

Sprite Bump Features

• Generates normal, height, specular and occlusion maps from sprites
• Supports multiple mapping modes like box, cylinder, sphere
• Has options to tweak generated maps
• Batch processing of multiple sprites
• Supports common image formats like PNG, JPG
• Plugin for Photoshop

Unflattener Features

• Supports opening flattened SVG, EPS, and AI files
• Converts flattened vector files into layered, editable files
• Preserves layers, groups, and other object information
• Available for Windows, Mac, and Linux
• Provides a desktop application interface

Pros & Cons Analysis

Sprite Bump

Pros

• Saves time compared to manually creating maps
• Very easy to use interface
• Good results with minimal effort
• Affordable pricing

Cons

• Limited to 2D sprite textures
• Fewer options compared to full 3D software
• Photoshop plugin only available on Windows

Unflattener

Pros

• Allows users to work with vector files in a more flexible and editable format
• Maintains the original layer structure and object properties
• Supports common vector file formats used in design and illustration
• Provides a desktop application for convenient access

Cons

• Limited to desktop usage, no online or mobile options
• May not support all features or properties of the original flattened files
• Potential compatibility issues with certain file versions or software configurations

Pricing Comparison

Sprite Bump

• Not listed

Unflattener

• Open Source