Game Cart Generator

[Saieno]

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.

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Features

• Drag-and-drop friendly GUI with preview

• 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

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How It Works

1. Alpha Template (#00FF18)
   A green-screen-style image with a solid color (#00FF18) marking the label area on the cart.

2. Cartridge Template
   The transparent base image representing the full cartridge (excluding the green box).

3. Game Media Directory
   A folder containing game logos or box art that will be composited onto the cartridge.

4. Optional Patterns Directory
   Black-and-white masks used to create visual overlays within the label area.

5. 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.

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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.

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• Submitter
  Saieno
• Submitted
  04/01/2025
• Category
  Third-party Apps and Plugins