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# TexturePacker License Comparison

## Essential

Free for non-commercial use.

[Download TexturePacker](https://www.codeandweb.com/texturepacker/download.md)

License

| Feature |✅
| --- | --- |
| Type | Free |
| Updates included |     |
| Number of installations | 1   |
| Concurrent running applications | 1   |
| Use in commercial projects | No  |
| Usage | Desktop / Laptop |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS, Linux |

Packing

| Feature |✅
| --- | --- |
| Basic | Yes |
| Grid/Strip | No  |
| MaxRects | No  |
| Polygon | No  |
| Size constraints (POT, squared, word-aligned) | No  |
| Normal map packing | No  |
| Scaling variants | No  |
| Sprite filtering | No  |
| Multipack | No  |

Data formats

| Feature |✅
| --- | --- |
| JSON, XML | Yes |
| Engine specific formats (Cocos2d, LibGDX, …) | Yes |
| Many additional formats (Unity, Phaser, …) | No  |
| Custom data format | No  |

Image formats

| Feature |✅
| --- | --- |
| png, jpg | Yes |
| pvr, dds, ktx, pkm, atf, tga, bmp, webp | No  |
| Pixel formats (RGB888, RGBA4444, RGB565,...) | No  |
| Hardware compression (PVRTC2, ETC1, ETC2, DXT1, DXT5) | No  |

Image optimization

| Feature |✅
| --- | --- |
| PngQuant (png) | No  |
| OptiPng (png) | No  |
| Zopfli compression (png) | No  |
| Index png (png-8) | No  |
| Artifacts reduction | No  |
| Premultiplied alpha | No  |

Graphical user interface

| Feature |✅
| --- | --- |
| Graphical user interface | Yes |
| Animation preview | Yes |
| Pivot point editor | No  |
| 9 scale editor | No  |
| Sprite sheet splitter | No  |

Automation

| Feature |✅
| --- | --- |
| Smart folders | Yes |
| Command line client | Yes |
| Batch processing of .tps files | No  |

[Download TexturePacker](https://www.codeandweb.com/texturepacker/download.md)

## Single User

For solo developers and small companies.

[Buy single user license](https://www.codeandweb.com/store/texturepacker-single.md)

License

| Feature |✅
| --- | --- |
| Type | Perpetual |
| Updates included | 1 year / lifetime |
| Number of installations | 2   |
| Concurrent running applications | 1   |
| Use in commercial projects | Yes |
| Usage | Desktop / Laptop |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS, Linux |

Packing

| Feature |✅
| --- | --- |
| Basic | Yes |
| Grid/Strip | Yes |
| MaxRects | Yes |
| Polygon | Yes |
| Size constraints (POT, squared, word-aligned) | Yes |
| Normal map packing | Yes |
| Scaling variants | Yes |
| Sprite filtering | Yes |
| Multipack | Yes |

Data formats

| Feature |✅
| --- | --- |
| JSON, XML | Yes |
| Engine specific formats (Cocos2d, LibGDX, …) | Yes |
| Many additional formats (Unity, Phaser, …) | Yes |
| Custom data format | Yes |

Image formats

| Feature |✅
| --- | --- |
| png, jpg | Yes |
| pvr, dds, ktx, pkm, atf, tga, bmp, webp | Yes |
| Pixel formats (RGB888, RGBA4444, RGB565,...) | Yes |
| Hardware compression (PVRTC2, ETC1, ETC2, DXT1, DXT5) | Yes |

Image optimization

| Feature |✅
| --- | --- |
| PngQuant (png) | Yes |
| OptiPng (png) | Yes |
| Zopfli compression (png) | Yes |
| Index png (png-8) | Yes |
| Artifacts reduction | Yes |
| Premultiplied alpha | Yes |

Graphical user interface

| Feature |✅
| --- | --- |
| Graphical user interface | Yes |
| Animation preview | Yes |
| Pivot point editor | Yes |
| 9 scale editor | Yes |
| Sprite sheet splitter | Yes |

Automation

| Feature |✅
| --- | --- |
| Smart folders | Yes |
| Command line client | Yes |
| Batch processing of .tps files | Yes |

[Buy single user license](https://www.codeandweb.com/store/texturepacker-single.md)

## Volume

Companies with multiple users. Easy to manage.

[Buy volume license](https://www.codeandweb.com/store/texturepacker-volume.md)

License

| Feature |✅
| --- | --- |
| Type | Perpetual |
| Updates included | 1 year / lifetime |
| Number of installations | as purchased |
| Concurrent running applications | number of seats |
| Use in commercial projects | Yes |
| Usage | Desktop / Laptop |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS, Linux |

Packing

| Feature |✅
| --- | --- |
| Basic | Yes |
| Grid/Strip | Yes |
| MaxRects | Yes |
| Polygon | Yes |
| Size constraints (POT, squared, word-aligned) | Yes |
| Normal map packing | Yes |
| Scaling variants | Yes |
| Sprite filtering | Yes |
| Multipack | Yes |

Data formats

| Feature |✅
| --- | --- |
| JSON, XML | Yes |
| Engine specific formats (Cocos2d, LibGDX, …) | Yes |
| Many additional formats (Unity, Phaser, …) | Yes |
| Custom data format | Yes |

Image formats

| Feature |✅
| --- | --- |
| png, jpg | Yes |
| pvr, dds, ktx, pkm, atf, tga, bmp, webp | Yes |
| Pixel formats (RGB888, RGBA4444, RGB565,...) | Yes |
| Hardware compression (PVRTC2, ETC1, ETC2, DXT1, DXT5) | Yes |

Image optimization

| Feature |✅
| --- | --- |
| PngQuant (png) | Yes |
| OptiPng (png) | Yes |
| Zopfli compression (png) | Yes |
| Index png (png-8) | Yes |
| Artifacts reduction | Yes |
| Premultiplied alpha | Yes |

Graphical user interface

| Feature |✅
| --- | --- |
| Graphical user interface | Yes |
| Animation preview | Yes |
| Pivot point editor | Yes |
| 9 scale editor | Yes |
| Sprite sheet splitter | Yes |

Automation

| Feature |✅
| --- | --- |
| Smart folders | Yes |
| Command line client | Yes |
| Batch processing of .tps files | Yes |

[Buy volume license](https://www.codeandweb.com/store/texturepacker-volume.md)

## Docker/CI

License for servers and CI systems.

[Buy Docker/CI license](https://www.codeandweb.com/store/texturepacker-ci.md)

License

| Feature |✅
| --- | --- |
| Type | Subscription |
| Updates included | 1 year |
| Number of installations | unlimited |
| Concurrent running applications | as purchased |
| Use in commercial projects | Yes |
| Usage | CI systems only |
| Operating systems | Linux |

Packing

| Feature |✅
| --- | --- |
| Basic | Yes |
| Grid/Strip | Yes |
| MaxRects | Yes |
| Polygon | Yes |
| Size constraints (POT, squared, word-aligned) | Yes |
| Normal map packing | Yes |
| Scaling variants | Yes |
| Sprite filtering | Yes |
| Multipack | Yes |

Data formats

| Feature |✅
| --- | --- |
| JSON, XML | Yes |
| Engine specific formats (Cocos2d, LibGDX, …) | Yes |
| Many additional formats (Unity, Phaser, …) | Yes |
| Custom data format | Yes |

Image formats

| Feature |✅
| --- | --- |
| png, jpg | Yes |
| pvr, dds, ktx, pkm, atf, tga, bmp, webp | Yes |
| Pixel formats (RGB888, RGBA4444, RGB565,...) | Yes |
| Hardware compression (PVRTC2, ETC1, ETC2, DXT1, DXT5) | Yes |

Image optimization

| Feature |✅
| --- | --- |
| PngQuant (png) | Yes |
| OptiPng (png) | Yes |
| Zopfli compression (png) | Yes |
| Index png (png-8) | Yes |
| Artifacts reduction | Yes |
| Premultiplied alpha | Yes |

Graphical user interface

| Feature |✅
| --- | --- |
| Graphical user interface | No  |
| Animation preview | No  |
| Pivot point editor | No  |
| 9 scale editor | No  |
| Sprite sheet splitter | No  |

Automation

| Feature |✅
| --- | --- |
| Smart folders | Yes |
| Command line client | Yes |
| Batch processing of .tps files | Yes |

[Buy Docker/CI license](https://www.codeandweb.com/store/texturepacker-ci.md)

Pricing comparison

| Feature by Licenses | Essential | Single User | Volume | Docker/CI |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Pricing | Free for non-commercial use. | For solo developers and small companies. | Companies with multiple users. Easy to manage. | License for servers and CI systems. |
|     | [Download TexturePacker](https://www.codeandweb.com/texturepacker/download.md) | [Buy single user license](https://www.codeandweb.com/store/texturepacker-single.md) | [Buy volume license](https://www.codeandweb.com/store/texturepacker-volume.md) | [Buy Docker/CI license](https://www.codeandweb.com/store/texturepacker-ci.md) |
| License |     |     |     |     |
| Type | Free | Perpetual | Perpetual | Subscription |
| Updates included |     | 1 year / lifetime | 1 year / lifetime | 1 year |
| Number of installations | 1   | 2   | as purchased | unlimited |
| Concurrent running applications | 1   | 1   | number of seats | as purchased |
| Use in commercial projects | No  | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Usage | Desktop / Laptop | Desktop / Laptop | Desktop / Laptop | CI systems only |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux | Linux |
| Packing |     |     |     |     |
| Basic | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Grid/Strip | No  | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MaxRects | No  | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Polygon | No  | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Size constraints (POT, squared, word-aligned) | No  | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Normal map packing | No  | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Scaling variants | No  | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sprite filtering | No  | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Multipack | No  | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Data formats |     |     |     |     |
| JSON, XML | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engine specific formats (Cocos2d, LibGDX, …) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Many additional formats (Unity, Phaser, …) | No  | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Custom data format | No  | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Image formats |     |     |     |     |
| png, jpg | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| pvr, dds, ktx, pkm, atf, tga, bmp, webp | No  | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Pixel formats (RGB888, RGBA4444, RGB565,...) | No  | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hardware compression (PVRTC2, ETC1, ETC2, DXT1, DXT5) | No  | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Image optimization |     |     |     |     |
| PngQuant (png) | No  | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| OptiPng (png) | No  | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Zopfli compression (png) | No  | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Index png (png-8) | No  | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Artifacts reduction | No  | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Premultiplied alpha | No  | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Graphical user interface |     |     |     |     |
| Graphical user interface | Yes | Yes | Yes | No  |
| Animation preview | Yes | Yes | Yes | No  |
| Pivot point editor | No  | Yes | Yes | No  |
| 9 scale editor | No  | Yes | Yes | No  |
| Sprite sheet splitter | No  | Yes | Yes | No  |
| Automation |     |     |     |     |
| Smart folders | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Command line client | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Batch processing of .tps files | No  | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Choose your license | [Download TexturePacker](https://www.codeandweb.com/texturepacker/download.md) | [Buy single user license](https://www.codeandweb.com/store/texturepacker-single.md) | [Buy volume license](https://www.codeandweb.com/store/texturepacker-volume.md) | [Buy Docker/CI license](https://www.codeandweb.com/store/texturepacker-ci.md) |

Some of the features (e.g. polygon packing, pivot point editor) are available in the paid licenses TexturePacker, but might not be supported by all game engines.