PixelKraken: C64 charset and sprite ripper

Release the PixelKraken!

A simple yet powerful sprite-hunting beast that dives deep into C64 memory to surface with your precious sprites, tiles, and fonts.

Memory Browser & Custom Blocks
Like a Kraken’s all-seeing eye, PixelKraken’s memory viewer lets you scan the depths of your data files. With its versatile tentacles, it can grab exactly what you need – whether it’s 8×8 characters, 8×16 blocks, or even double-size sprites. Watch as it effortlessly slices through C64 memory, bringing pristine pixels to the surface.

Streamlined Navigation & Selection
Guide your Kraken through the digital depths using mouse and keyboard controls. Click and drag to select a range of blocks, and use the mouse wheel with Shift or Control for faster scrolling. The arrow keys let you move through memory byte by byte, block by block, or even in more significant steps when combined with Shift or Control.

Single-Click Exports
Once the Kraken surfaces with your treasure, choose how to claim your bounty: as clean assembly listings ready for your projects or pristine .bmp sprite sheets. Whether you prefer high-resolution catches or multicolor hauls, PixelKraken shows you a real-time preview of your bounty.

A Mate for PixelCoder
After the Kraken retrieves those classic fonts from the depths, send them straight to PixelCoder. The assembly source code it surfaces can be directly transferred, creating a seamless workflow between these two digital companions.

How to Get Started
Feed the Kraken a memory snapshot from your favourite Commodore 64 emulator, such as VICE (.vsf file – though it hungrily accepts all filetypes), and watch it dive in to find your pixelated treasures. Get ready to summon the Kraken!

Load Memory Snapshot
Display Mode
Block Size
Memory Browser
$0000
Keyboard
Cursor UP/DOWN moves 1 byte.
Cursor LEFT/RIGHT moves one block.
Use SHIFT/CTRL for larger steps.
Mouse
Click to select blocks.
SHIFT + click extends or changes selection.
Start Address Range
End Address Range
Delimiters
Prefix
Value
Separator
Comment
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