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CharPad C64 edits character graphics for Commodore 64 software and games.
About CharPad
CharPad is a graphics data editing tool that produces data in a format compatible with the Commodore 64, including character sets, tiles, fonts and maps for 2D games and demos. It simulates C64 video formats and supports freehand painting, bitmap image import and conversion with tile sizes from 1 x 1 to 10 x 10 characters, and export of binaries.
This listing is for version 2.86, provided as a portable Windows download that requires no installation. Notes state it can run on Mac/Linux using WINE/Crossover.
Key features
- Design C64 character sets, tiles, fonts and maps
- Simulate C64 video formats while editing
- Paint new projects with built-in freehand tools
- Convert bitmap images into C64-compatible tile maps
- Use tile sizes from 1x1 to 10x10 characters
- Export essential binaries with one-click export
Best for: People creating character graphics, tiles and maps for Commodore 64 games and demos.
Good for
- Portable; requires no installation beyond unzipping
- Includes Win32, Win64 and .NET builds
- One-click export of essential binaries
Watch out for
- Native download is listed for Windows
- Use on Mac/Linux requires WINE/Crossover
- Listing is for the older 2.86 version
CharPad at a glance
- Category
- Gaming › Game Development
- Type
- Online tool
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Automated check blocked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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CharPad FAQ
How do I run CharPad after downloading?
Unzip the package to a location on your computer and run the executable from that location or create a desktop shortcut; no installation is required.
Can it be used on Mac or Linux?
The notes state it runs on Windows or on Mac/Linux using WINE/Crossover.
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