Game Cart Generator

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Created by Saieno (@Lets_All_Game on Twitch and YouTube)

The Game Cart Generator is a user-friendly desktop application for generating custom “game cart” images. Inspired by the aesthetic of physical cartridges (like GBA, SNES, N64, etc.), this tool allows you to batch render stylized versions of your game artwork—perfect for LaunchBox collections, streaming visuals, or custom projects.

Features

Supports PNG, JPG, and JPEG artwork
Custom gradient and pattern overlays for labels
Dynamic padding sliders (with extended range toggle)
Stretch toggle to force logo/art to fill label area exactly
Per-template settings saving via settings.conf
Auto-detects label area from green alpha template
Standalone EXE no prerequisites required
Preview Window showing the expected finished style

How It Works

Alpha Template (#00FF18)
A green-screen-style image with a solid color (#00FF18) marking the label area on the cart.
Cartridge Template
The transparent base image representing the full cartridge (excluding the green box).
Game Media Directory
A folder containing game logos or box art that will be composited onto the cartridge.
Optional Patterns Directory
Black-and-white masks used to create visual overlays within the label area.
Output Directory
The folder where generated cart images are saved.

Once configured, the tool auto-detects the label area, applies gradients/patterns if enabled, resizes the media into place using the padding values you set, and saves the final composited cart.

You can preview the result using the Preview button before exporting in batch via Generate Carts.

Saved Settings

A settings.conf file is automatically generated next to the application to store padding preferences per cartridge template (based on full file path).
Padding ranges from -100 to 100 by default, or -500 to 500 when extended range is enabled.
"Stretch Image" toggle allows you to bypass aspect ratio preservation and forcibly fill the entire label area.

Edited Wednesday at 01:09 AM by Saieno
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Reimu Daze 9

Wednesday at 11:00 PM

1 of 1 member found this review helpful 1 / 1 member

This is actually glorious! Very easy to use, intuitively designed with the ways it's folders are setup making customization easy. While I was trying it out for some pokemon hack saves it occurred to me that I can also recolor the existing templates and add patterns myself! I recolored the GBA cart and did some testing, I will upload the result, I'll throw in an octopus for good measure, I decided to go for the purple one!

I find it's ease of use allows me to enjoy the process of making my carts, it's a bit addictive to me. The included patterns are also very tasteful, and the carts are very realistic and well made. I don't know what else to say since the possibilities are practically endless, it can make custom carts for your ROM hacks as well as breathe new life into your entire collection, you will be surprised of how big of a difference it makes. I see this as a must have now.

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Game Cart Generator 1.0.0