Skin Converter

Requirements: Python, Python Imaging Library (PIL), Argparse

Simple batch conversion tools for migration between compatible skin formats.

convert.py

Convert format 1.8 to format 1.7, with new features and options.

Features

• Auto detect slimmer arm.
• Fill blank voxel up which is slimmer arm.
• Merge overlay down
• Replace right leg/arm by left.
• Functions are selectable.

Usage: ./convert.py [-h] [-f {0,1}] [-l {arm,leg,both}] [-k {0,1}] [-m {0,1}] source ( python3 convert.py [-h] [-f {0,1}] [-l {arm,leg,both}] [-k {0,1}] [-m {0,1}] source )

Using Left Arm

Using Left Arm And Leg

Merge Down

Slim Arm Repaired

Demo Images

The skins had using to demonstrates are render by: http://minecraft.novaskin.me/

format17.py

Convert format 1.8 to format 1.7

Usage: format17.py <file|dir>

Example: Convert a single file in the current working directory.

python format17.py character.png

format18.py

Convert format 1.7 to format 1.8

Usage: format18.py <file|dir>

Example: Convert all compatible files within a directory, non-recursively.

python format18.py skins/textures

⚠️Notes

Output images are RGBA mode PNG and will overwrite the original image without warning. Be sure you have a backup just in case things go wrong.