The Spriters Resource

spriters-resource.comLaunched 2003

Archiving and preserving video game media since 2003!

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/ About /

The Spriters Resource is a community-driven archive dedicated to ripping and preserving sprites and other visual assets from video games across a wide range of platforms. Users can browse and download sprite sheets organized by console and game, contributed by a large community of volunteers. The site has been active since 2003 and covers platforms from classic consoles to modern systems.

/ How it works /

Community contributors rip and submit sprite sheets from video games, which are organized by platform and game on the site for free browsing and download.

/ Who it's for /

game enthusiasts, pixel artists, and developers looking for video game sprite assets

/ More info /

Background.

Status
launched
Business model
free
Launched
2003
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