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Learn LDtk (Level Designer Toolkit)

A complete directory guide to learning LDtk. Includes curated tutorials, documentation, engine integrations, and resources for modern level design.

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Official LDtk Website

Documentation, downloads, and the web-based demo.

LDtk Documentation

Concise and clear docs. Read the 'Auto-Layers' section first—it is the tool's superpower.

Deepnight Games (Developer) Twitter

Sebastien Benard (Dead Cells dev) created LDtk. Follow him for advanced tips and updates.

LDtk Crash Course (YouTube)

A quickstart guide covering the interface, tilesets, and basic entity placement.

Official 'Auto-Layers' Guide

Learn how to paint terrain and have LDtk automatically place the correct corners and edges.

Integrating LDtk with Godot

How to import your levels into Godot using the official importer plugin.

LDtk Levels to Unity

Documentation for the robust Unity importer package. Handles collisions, prefabs, and sorting orders.

World Layout & Metroidvanias

How to use the 'World' view to organize hundreds of rooms into a cohesive map.

LDtk JSON Format Specs

Writing your own importer? This is the complete specification of the LDtk file structure.

Custom Command Line Tools

Automate your pipeline by running LDtk in headless mode to valid or export files.

Official Sample Maps

Downloadable .ldtk files showing simple platformers, top-down RPGs, and isometric views.