What It Does
Charios is an AI-powered 2D character animation tool that helps game developers transform static character artwork into fully animated game-ready assets.
It automatically separates character layers, simplifies rigging, applies motion capture animations, and exports characters for popular game engines like Unity, Godot, and Unreal Engine.
Key Features
- Automatic Layer Detection – Splits character artwork into individual transparent layers for animation.
- AI-Assisted Rigging – Automatically snaps body parts to bones for faster character setup.
- Live Animation Preview – View rigging and animation changes instantly without rebuilding.
- Built-In Animation Library – Access hundreds of motion capture-ready animations.
- Custom BVH Animation Support – Import motion capture files from supported BVH sources.
- Real-Time Play Testing – Test character animations directly in the browser using keyboard controls.
- Layer Editing Tools – Repaint, scale, rotate, and adjust individual character layers.
- Game Engine Export – Export projects for Unity, Godot, and Unreal Engine.
- PNG Sequence & JSON Export – Generate assets for custom game workflows.
- Browser-Based Editor – No installation or build process required.
Who Is Charios For?
- Indie Game Developers – Animate 2D game characters with minimal setup.
- Game Artists – Convert static character art into playable animations.
- Unity Developers – Export animated characters as Unity-ready prefabs.
- Godot Developers – Create assets compatible with Godot projects.
- Unreal Engine Developers – Prepare Paper2D sprites for Unreal Engine.
- Animation Beginners – Learn character rigging without complex software.
- Game Studios – Collaborate on character animation projects with team features.
Final Thoughts
Charios streamlines one of the most time-consuming parts of 2D game development by combining automatic layer separation, AI-assisted rigging, motion capture animation, and game engine exports into a browser-based workflow.
Whether you’re creating an indie game or managing a larger production pipeline, Charios offers an efficient way to bring 2D characters to life with less manual work.
