SAFontEdit - Revision history

PkR at 05:57, 12 January 2026

2026-01-12T05:57:18Z

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	SAFontEdit is an editor and import/export tool for font files in various versions of Sonic Adventure/DX and Sonic Adventure 2/Battle/PC.		SAFontEdit is an editor and import/export tool for font files in various versions of Sonic Adventure/DX and Sonic Adventure 2/Battle/PC.
	== Supported ~~files~~ ==		== Supported Files ==

	Font files in different versions of SA1 and SA2 come in various formats and their data is stored in different ways. There can also be files that share the same name but their format is different between games. When you open a font file, the editor will show a dialog asking you to select the format and character map. If you haven't renamed the file, SAFontEdit should be able to recognize it by name and content and set the necessary parameters automatically. For manual format settings, use the table below. Details on the format are below the table.		Font files in different versions of SA1 and SA2 come in various formats and their data is stored in different ways. There can also be files that share the same name but their format is different between games. When you open a font file, the editor will show a dialog asking you to select the format and character map. If you haven't renamed the file, SAFontEdit should be able to recognize it by name and content and set the necessary parameters automatically. For manual format settings, use the table below. Details on the format are below the table.
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	\| Replacement for the 2004 version's FONTDATA1 file but in a simple format.		\| Replacement for the 2004 version's FONTDATA1 file but in a simple format.
	\|}		\|}
	== Data ~~formats~~ ==		== Font Data Formats ==
	There are three main formats for binary font files in SADX and SA2.		There are three main formats for binary font files in SADX and SA2.

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	There are also DDS textures containing font graphics, which this editor doesn't cover. You can edit such fonts with any image editor that supports DDS formats.		There are also DDS textures containing font graphics, which this editor doesn't cover. You can edit such fonts with any image editor that supports DDS formats.
	== Character ~~maps~~ ==		== Font Character Maps ==

	In principle, only the data format is necessary for the editor to be able to open and save the file properly. However, by setting the correct character map you can navigate the file more easily. You can also specify a custom character map by loading a text file containing the characters, or by specifying the codepage for the language you need (e.g. for translation mods).		In principle, only the data format is necessary for the editor to be able to open and save the file properly. However, by setting the correct character map you can navigate the file more easily. You can also specify a custom character map by loading a text file containing the characters, or by specifying the codepage for the language you need (e.g. for translation mods).
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	[[File:393612227-9578fb13-f2ff-41e8-be9b-45c85b8712cb.png]]		[[File:393612227-9578fb13-f2ff-41e8-be9b-45c85b8712cb.png]]

	== Main ~~window~~ ==		== Main Window ==
	[[File:329270471-1b014ba6-690c-4bfc-82e0-4875e478f03c.png\|628x628px]]		[[File:329270471-1b014ba6-690c-4bfc-82e0-4875e478f03c.png\|628x628px]]

	* The list box on the left lets you go to different characters. The items on the list are the character ID followed by the actual character (if it exists in the current character map).		* The list box on the left lets you go to different characters. The items on the list are the character ID followed by the actual character (if it exists in the current character map).
	* The "Zoom" trackbar lets you zoom in or out to make glyph editing easier.		* The <code>Zoom</code> trackbar lets you zoom in or out to make glyph editing easier.
	* The "Color" box and the numeric boxes on the right let you change the current color (for 32-bit formats only). You can click the colored box to bring up the Windows color dialog. Use the A numeric box to adjust transparency.		* The <code>Color</code> box and the numeric boxes on the right let you change the current color (for 32-bit formats only). You can click the colored box to bring up the Windows color dialog. Use the A numeric box to adjust transparency.
	* The glyph box lets you view and edit font bitmaps. Use the left mouse button to paint with the current color, and the right mouse button to erase.		* The glyph box lets you view and edit font bitmaps. Use the left mouse button to paint with the current color, and the right mouse button to erase.
	* The "Search" box on the top right lets you search characters by ID or the actual character (if the correct character map is loaded).		* The <code>Search</code> box on the top right lets you search characters by ID or the actual character (if the correct character map is loaded).
	* The "Import PNG" and "Export PNG" buttons let you import and export the current character image as a PNG file.		* The <code>Import PNG</code> and <code>Export PNG</code> buttons let you import and export the current character image as a PNG file.

	== Import and ~~export~~ ==		== Import and Export ==

	Apart from importing and exporting a single character, you can use the "File" menu to export all characters as individual images or as font sheets. You can also import back font sheets that were exported previously.		Apart from importing and exporting a single character, you can use the <code>File</code> menu to export all characters as individual images or as font sheets. You can also import back font sheets that were exported previously.

	~~{{SAToolsNavbox}}~~		You can also export an array of precalculated character widths as a binary file. This can be of use when modding console versions of games, where character width data is in the executable file.
	[[Category:SA1 tools]]		[[Category:SA1 tools]]
	[[Category:SA2 tools]]		[[Category:SA2 tools]]

End User at 23:42, 29 October 2025

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	Apart from importing and exporting a single character, you can use the "File" menu to export all characters as individual images or as font sheets. You can also import back font sheets that were exported previously.		Apart from importing and exporting a single character, you can use the "File" menu to export all characters as individual images or as font sheets. You can also import back font sheets that were exported previously.

			{{SAToolsNavbox}}
	[[Category:SA1 tools]]		[[Category:SA1 tools]]
	[[Category:SA2 tools]]		[[Category:SA2 tools]]

PkR at 03:21, 3 October 2025

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	Apart from importing and exporting a single character, you can use the "File" menu to export all characters as individual images or as font sheets. You can also import back font sheets that were exported previously.		Apart from importing and exporting a single character, you can use the "File" menu to export all characters as individual images or as font sheets. You can also import back font sheets that were exported previously.
			[[Category:SA1 tools]]
			[[Category:SA2 tools]]

PkR at 11:17, 2 October 2025

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 In principle, only the data format is necessary for the editor to be able to open and save the file properly. However, by setting the correct character map you can navigate the file more easily. You can also specify a custom character map by loading a text file containing the characters, or by specifying the codepage for the language you need (e.g. for translation mods).
-![https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/9578fb13-f2ff-41e8-be9b-45c85b8712cb image]
+[[File:393612227-9578fb13-f2ff-41e8-be9b-45c85b8712cb.png]]
 == Main window ==
-![https://github.com/X-Hax/sa_tools/assets/23312549/1b014ba6-690c-4bfc-82e0-4875e478f03c image]
+[[File:329270471-1b014ba6-690c-4bfc-82e0-4875e478f03c.png|628x628px]]
 == Import and export ==
 Apart from importing and exporting a single character, you can use the "File" menu to export all characters as individual images or as font sheets. You can also import back font sheets that were exported previously.

PkR at 11:12, 2 October 2025

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	\| SA1 DC: <code>1ST_READ.BIN</code><br>		\| SA1 DC: <code>1ST_READ.BIN</code><br>
			SA2 DC: <code>SONIC2</code> folder<br>
	SADX GC: game folder<br>		SADX GC: game folder<br>
	~~SADX PC~~: ~~<code>system</code>~~ folder<br>		SA2B GC: game folder<br>
	~~SA2 DC~~: <code>~~SONIC2~~</code> folder		SADX PC: <code>system</code> folder
	\| 'Impress' font used for English strings. In SADX PC (2004), this file is only used for Chao menus.		\| 'Impress' font used for English strings. In SADX PC (2004), this file is only used for Chao menus.
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	\| EFMSGFONT_ASCII24S.BIN		\| EFMSGFONT_ASCII24S.BIN
	\| SA1 DC, SA2 DC, SADX GC, SA2B GC,SADX PC (2004)		\| SA1 DC<br>SA2 DC<br>SADX GC<br>SA2B GC<br>SADX PC (2004)
	\| Simple 1bpp		\| Simple 1bpp
	\| ANSI 1252		\| ANSI 1252
	(Trimmed)		(Trimmed)
	\| SA1 DC: <code>1ST_READ.BIN</code>		\| SA1 DC: <code>1ST_READ.BIN</code><br>
			SA2 DC: <code>SONIC2</code> folder<br>
	SADX GC: game folder		SADX GC: game folder<br>
			SA2B GC: game folder<br>
	SADX PC: <code>system</code> folder		SADX PC: <code>system</code> folder

	~~SA2 DC: <code>SONIC2</code> folder~~
	\| 'Comic Sans' font used for strings in European languages other than English (SA1) and English+other languages (SA2). In SADX PC (2004), this file is only used for Chao menus.		\| 'Comic Sans' font used for strings in European languages other than English (SA1) and English+other languages (SA2). In SADX PC (2004), this file is only used for Chao menus.
	\|-		\|-
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	\| EFMSGFONT_KANJI24.BIN		\| EFMSGFONT_KANJI24.BIN
	\| SA1 DC, SA2 DC, SADX GC, SA2B GC, SADX PC (2004)		\| SA1 DC<br>SA2 DC<br>SADX GC<br>SA2B GC<br>SADX PC (2004)
	\| Simple 1bpp		\| Simple 1bpp
	\| Kanji Font		\| Kanji Font
	(Old)		(Old)
	\| SA1 DC: <code>1ST_READ.BIN</code>		\| SA1 DC: <code>1ST_READ.BIN</code><br>
	SADX GC: game folder		SA2 DC: <code>SONIC2</code> folder<br>
			SADX GC: game folder<br>
			SA2B GC: game folder<br>
	SADX PC: <code>system</code> folder		SADX PC: <code>system</code> folder
	~~SA2 DC: <code>SONIC2</code> folder~~
	\| Font for Japanese Kanji. In SADX PC (2004), this file is only used for Chao menus.		\| Font for Japanese Kanji. In SADX PC (2004), this file is only used for Chao menus.
	\|-		\|-

PkR at 11:10, 2 October 2025

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	\| EFMSGFONT_ASCII24E.BIN		\| EFMSGFONT_ASCII24E.BIN
	\| SA1 DC, SA2 DC, SADX GC, SA2B GC, SADX PC (2004)		\| SA1 DC<br>SA2 DC<br>SADX GC<br>SA2B GC<br>SADX PC (2004)
	\| Simple 1bpp		\| Simple 1bpp
	\| ANSI 1252		\| ANSI 1252

PkR at 11:07, 2 October 2025

2025-10-02T11:07:42Z

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	\| SA1 DC: <code>1ST_READ.BIN</code><br>		\| SA1 DC: <code>1ST_READ.BIN</code><br>
	SADX GC: game folder<br>		SADX GC: game folder<br>
	SADX PC: <code>system ~~folder~~</code><br>		SADX PC: <code>system</code> folder<br>
	SA2 DC: <code>SONIC2</code> folder		SA2 DC: <code>SONIC2</code> folder
	\| 'Impress' font used for English strings. In SADX PC (2004), this file is only used for Chao menus.		\| 'Impress' font used for English strings. In SADX PC (2004), this file is only used for Chao menus.

PkR at 11:07, 2 October 2025

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	\| ANSI 1252		\| ANSI 1252
	(Trimmed)		(Trimmed)
	\| SA1 DC: <code>1ST_READ.BIN</code>		\| SA1 DC: <code>1ST_READ.BIN</code><br>
	SADX GC: game folder		SADX GC: game folder<br>
	SADX PC: <code>system folder</code>		SADX PC: <code>system folder</code><br>
	SA2 DC: <code>SONIC2</code> folder		SA2 DC: <code>SONIC2</code> folder
	\| 'Impress' font used for English strings. In SADX PC (2004), this file is only used for Chao menus.		\| 'Impress' font used for English strings. In SADX PC (2004), this file is only used for Chao menus.

PkR at 11:06, 2 October 2025

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	\| SA1 DC: <code>1ST_READ.BIN</code>		\| SA1 DC: <code>1ST_READ.BIN</code>

	SADX GC: game folder		SADX GC: game folder

	SADX PC: <code>system</code> folder		SADX PC: <code>system</code> folder

	SA2 DC: <code>SONIC2</code> folder		SA2 DC: <code>SONIC2</code> folder
	\| 'Comic Sans' font used for strings in European languages other than English (SA1) and English+other languages (SA2). In SADX PC (2004), this file is only used for Chao menus.		\| 'Comic Sans' font used for strings in European languages other than English (SA1) and English+other languages (SA2). In SADX PC (2004), this file is only used for Chao menus.

PkR at 11:06, 2 October 2025

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	\| ANSI 1252		\| ANSI 1252
	(Trimmed)		(Trimmed)
	\| SA1 DC: 1ST_READ.BIN		\| SA1 DC: <code>1ST_READ.BIN</code>
	SADX GC: game folder		SADX GC: game folder
	SADX PC: system folder		SADX PC: <code>system folder</code>
	SA2 DC: SONIC2 folder		SA2 DC: <code>SONIC2</code> folder
	\| 'Impress' font used for English strings. In SADX PC (2004), this file is only used for Chao menus.		\| 'Impress' font used for English strings. In SADX PC (2004), this file is only used for Chao menus.
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