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Tiled
Flexible level editor for 2D games
As of 30 August 2026, Tiled is free to use. Tiled is a free, open-source 2D level editor that supports tile-based maps. Softwr lists it under Game Development. Tiled is made by Thorbjorn Lindeijer, launched in 2008, available on Windows, macOS, Linux.
Overview
What Tiled does
Tiled is a free, open-source 2D level editor that supports tile-based maps. It's widely used by indie developers for creating game levels and exporting to various game engines.
What people use it for
- Tile-based maps for RPGs, platformers, and Breakout-style games
- Orthogonal, isometric, and hexagonal map layouts
- Object layers (rectangles, ellipses, polygons, points) for collision boxes, spawn points, and triggers
- Large 'infinite' maps and multi-map world projects
- Export to game engines via built-in/scripted exporters using the open TMX format
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- No official iOS or Android builds; desktop-only distribution
- No official browser-based version of the editor itself, despite exporting to many engine formats
- Building from source requires a Qt 6.2+ / C++ / Qbs toolchain
- Multi-license codebase (GPL 2.0 application plus Apache 2.0 and BSD components), so redistributors must track which license applies per file
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Pricing
What Tiled costs
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Open Source
Free
- Free and open source level editor
- GNU license free software
- Download from itch.io or GitHub
- Community-maintained
Capabilities
Features
Tile layers
Object layers
Terrain tool
Auto-mapping
Wang tiles
Custom properties
Scripting (JavaScript)
Multiple export formats
Unity
Integration with Unity
Godot
Integration with Godot
Phaser
Integration with Phaser
GameMaker
Integration with GameMaker
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Questions people ask
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How much does Tiled cost?
Tiled is completely free. It is a free and open source level editor licensed under GNU free software principles.
SourceWhere can I download Tiled?
Tiled can be downloaded at no cost from itch.io or from the project's GitHub repository. There is no cost barrier to downloading, installing, or using Tiled.
SourceHow is Tiled funded?
Tiled is funded through sponsorships from over 200 sponsors who donate approximately 3,600 USD per month. This currently funds the lead developer for 2 days per week of work.
SourceBehind it
Who makes Tiled
- Company
- Thorbjorn Lindeijer
- Based in
- Netherlands
- Founders
- Thorbjorn Lindeijer
Timeline
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