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PNGTuber Plus
What it is
PNGTuber Plus is a free desktop app for customizing 2D PNG VTuber avatars, with tools for adding images and animating sprites. Users can import PNG images or use sprite sheets, then apply motion such as sine-wave movement, attachment to other sprites, trailing, bouncing, or jiggle effects. Individual sprites can appear or disappear in response to speaking or blinking, and lip sync is supported. The background color can be changed for transparency or green-screen use in OBS. Finished avatars can be saved and shared with others. The maker describes the software as lightweight and designed to stay approachable for beginners. Builds are available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. The maker links to a public GitHub repository with the source code and asks users to send bug reports, issues, or suggestions through the itch.io community page. Steam lists minimum Windows 10 requirements of a 64-bit processor and operating system, 4 GB RAM, 2 GB graphics, and 100 MB storage. The software is free; the developer accepts optional support payments.
For and against
For
- Accepts PNG images and sprite sheets.
- Sprites can react to speaking or blinking.
- Background color supports transparency or OBS green-screen use.
- Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- Avatars can be saved and shared.
Against
- Steam lists Windows 10 minimum system requirements.
- The developer accepts optional support payments.
The verdict
PNGTuber Plus offers sprite motion and speaking or blinking reactions while aiming to remain approachable for beginners. Check the listed Windows requirements if using the Steam version.
Who it suits
PNGTuber Plus suits beginners who want to customize and animate a 2D PNG avatar. It can also suit users who need builds for Windows, macOS, or Linux, or a background suitable for transparency or OBS green-screen use.
Plans and prices
Free / name your own price
PNG avatar customization · Sprite sheets · Speaking and blinking reactions · Windows, macOS, and Linux builds
Read 20 Sep 2026 · kaiakairos.itch.io
Free
Steam listing · Windows 10 system requirements
Read 7 Oct 2026 · store.steampowered.com
Name your own price
Windows, macOS and Linux downloads · PNGTuber Plus 1.4.5 builds
Read 15 Oct 2026 · kaiakairos.itch.io
On the record
- API and SDK availability
- The maker links source code and a tutorial, but the linked product page does not advertise a public API, SDK or hosted service.kaiakairos.itch.io · read 15 Oct 2026
- Artwork replacement
- A sprite's image can be replaced without rebuilding the rest of the avatar.kaiakairos.itch.io · read 15 Oct 2026
- Avatar sharing
- Avatar configurations can be saved and shared with other people.kaiakairos.itch.io · read 15 Oct 2026
- Background
- The background color can be changed for transparency or green-screen use in OBS.kaiakairos.itch.io · read 7 Oct 2026
- Bounce and jiggle
- Sprites can receive bounce and jiggle effects.kaiakairos.itch.io · read 15 Oct 2026
- Developer technology
- The repository README says the project is a Godot 4.1.2 stable project and warns that the code is a slop project that may not work in future Godot versions.github.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Download files
- The itch.io download includes Windows, macOS and Linux ZIP archives plus a defaultAvatar.save file.kaiakairos.itch.io · read 15 Oct 2026
- Drag physics
- The software supports positional and rotational drag behind movement.kaiakairos.itch.io · read 15 Oct 2026
- Images and animation
- Users can add PNG images and use sprite sheets for animated sprites.kaiakairos.itch.io · read 7 Oct 2026
- Independent feature summary
- The independent pngtuber.cc guide describes microphone reactions, blinking, physics, costumes, hotkeys, sprite sheets and OBS workflows.pngtuber.cc · read 15 Oct 2026
- Independent platform summary
- The independent guide says Windows 10+, macOS and Linux are supported and estimates about 100 MB of storage.pngtuber.cc · read 15 Oct 2026
- Independent rating
- Steambase reports a Player Score of 83 out of 100 from 411 Steam reviews, classified as Very Positive, using data last updated 21 November 2025.steambase.io · read 15 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker describes the software as lightweight and easy to use, and says it is designed to remain approachable for beginners.kaiakairos.itch.io · read 7 Oct 2026
- Itch rating
- The itch.io listing is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars from 229 total ratings.kaiakairos.itch.io · read 15 Oct 2026
- License terms
- The repository license dedicates copyright to the public domain and permits copying, modification, compilation and commercial or non-commercial distribution without warranty.github.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: abandonment concerns
- Multiple Steam reviewers in 2025 described the software as abandoned or abandonware and recommended PNGTuber Remix instead.steamcommunity.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: CPU and stability
- Steam reviewers reported optimization problems, high CPU use, freezes, crashes with OBS and physics settings resetting between launches.steamcommunity.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: microphone detection
- Another reviewer said microphone detection could trigger on incidental noises, fail to react, or crash the computer when changing devices.steamcommunity.com · read 15 Oct 2026
