2D Universal Map Editor

Universal Map Editor (UME) is an editor designed for creating detailed 2D maps using textures and objects. It allows you to paint landscapes with brushes and a lasso tool, place various assets, work with layers, shadows, filters, and color effects, and export your final work as an image.

The editor is well-suited for visualizing fantasy maps, D&D maps, tabletop game assets, and more.

- Ease of Use

Constructing large areas using pre-made textures and object sets is significantly faster than manual creation in a standard graphics editor.

- Flexible Layer System

Landscapes and objects can be organized into separate layers, allowing you to hide, move, and edit them independently.

- Custom Asset Support

The editor is not limited to its built-in library; you can import your own images and create custom asset sets.

- Support for Large-Scale Compositions

Features like bulk selection, group operations, and mix-brushes streamline the process of working with a large number of objects.

Who is this program for?

UME is useful for:

- 2D game developers;

- Creators of tabletop and role-playing games;

- Fantasy world-builders;

- Game Masters;

- Illustrators and designers;

- Authors of books and interactive stories;

- Anyone who needs a quick way to create a decorative map.

1) Create detailed 2D maps using textures, natural features, structures, and decorative elements.

2) Paint the landscape using a brush or lasso tool, with adjustable settings for size, opacity, frequency, and edge softness.

3) Use built-in materials or import your own textures to create a unique visual style.

4) Populate your map with natural features, vegetation, structures, and other details.

5) Combine multiple elements into "mix-brushes" to quickly create natural-looking forests, mountain ranges, or decorative areas.

6) Select multiple objects and adjust their position, size, and rotation in a single operation.

7) Organize textures and objects into separate layers; manage their stacking order, visibility, and content.

8) Adjust brightness, contrast, saturation, and specific color ranges directly within the editor.

9) Import your own assets, save your editable projects, and export finished maps as PNG files.

10) Position assets and textures using a flexible, customizable grid-snapping system, or place them freely, depending on your specific needs.

Installation: Download and extract the archive to any directory on your computer. Launch via "UME.exe"

I originally created this tool for my own use, to streamline and simplify certain tasks, but I realized it might be useful to others as well. I hope you find the creative process enjoyable!=)

This is a pilot alpha version of Universal Map Editor. While core tools are already available, certain features, the user interface, and file formats may change in future updates.

It is recommended to keep backups of important projects before installing new versions. Bug reports, suggestions, and examples of maps you have created will help us improve the editor.

Please send your suggestions and comments via email to help improve the project: salfire123123@gmail.com