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Instructions on how to convert bitmaps into NES graphics.
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| Pre-requisite | |
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| - Install GIMP: https://www.gimp.org/ | |
| - Download the Shiru's NES Screen Tooll: https://shiru.untergrund.net/software.shtml | |
| - Download this 8-bit color palette: http://zanagb.deviantart.com/art/The-NES-GIMP-Pallete-V2-197049739 | |
| - Import the palette into GIMP (Windows->Dockable Dialogs->Palettes, then Right-Click and import) | |
| 1 - Open your image in GIMP, preferably a 128x128 one. | |
| 2 - Go to Image -> Mode -> Indexed. Select "Use custom palette" and click on the colors icon. Navigate to the NESPAL.gpl file you just imported. |