👾 SpriteLab

SpriteLab is a premium, browser-based suite of high-performance tools designed for pixel artists and game developers. Whether you're starting from scratch or converting high-resolution assets into retro sprites, SpriteLab provides a seamless, professional-grade workflow.

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🚀 Features

🖌️ Pixel Editor

A robust, canvas-based editor optimized for precision pixel art.

Auto-Magic Background Removal: Instantly detects and removes solid backgrounds with a single click.
Dynamic Effects:
- Pixel Outline: Add a clean, consistent border to your sprites in any color.
- Drop Shadow: Generate retro-style offset shadows to add depth.
Precision Canvas: Support for zooming (scroll wheel), panning, and real-time brush/eraser tools.
Workflow Tools:
- Undo/Redo: Full history support with keyboard shortcuts (Cmd/Ctrl + Z and Cmd/Ctrl + Y).
- Auto-Crop: Automatically shrinks the canvas to fit your sprite's exact boundaries.
- High-Res Export: Download your work as PNG with custom scaling (e.g., 2x, 4x, 10x) to preserve pixel crispness.

⚡ Sprite Converter

Transform any logo, photo, or high-res illustration into a "cute" 8-bit sprite.

Smart Cropping: Integrated image cropping to focus on the most important parts of your source image.
Retro Engine:
- Adjustable Block Size: Control the "pixelation" density.
- Color Posterization: Limit the color palette (from 2 to 16 levels) for that authentic console feel.
- Intelligent Edge Outlining: Automatically detects object boundaries and applies dark outlines to make your sprites pop.
Instant Preview: Adjust settings in real-time and see the results immediately on a pixel-perfect canvas.

🛠️ Technology Stack

SpriteLab is built with modern, high-performance web technologies:

Category	Technology
Framework	Next.js (App Router)
State Management	Zustand
Styling	Tailwind CSS 4
Image Processing	HTML5 Canvas API & Cropper.js
Icons	Lucide React
Animation	WebGL-powered ASCII Shaders

🏃 Getting Started

Prerequisites

Node.js 18+
npm / pnpm / yarn

Installation

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/sprite-lab.git

Install dependencies:
```
npm install
```
Run the development server:
```
npm run dev
```
Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser.

🎨 Aesthetic Design

SpriteLab features a premium Dark Mode interface with:

Neon Accents: Indigo and Fuchsia highlights for a modern "cyberpunk" feel.
Interactive Backgrounds: A custom WebGL fragment shader that renders a dynamic ASCII blob on the landing page.
Glassmorphism: Backdrop-blurred toolbars and panels for a sleek, layered look.

📄 License

MIT License. Created by Adil Husain.