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Submit C64 pixel art screenshots for inclusion in the database. Please ensure:
- Images are clean screenshots with no demo effects, scrolltext, or overlaid sprites
- Images are 384×272px (standard), or larger than 384×272px for scrolling artwork (both the full image and a 384×272px crop are required)
- Images use a valid C64 colour palette (16 colours maximum)
- File format: PNG for static images, GIF for animated
How to prepare & name your files
Capturing in VICE
The standard method is to grab a VICE screenshot (ideally in PAL) at 384×272px. Aim for these border dimensions:
- Top: 35px · Bottom: 37px
- Left & right: 32px each
Palette
Images must use at most 16 colours from a valid C64 palette. If you're struggling to get the colours right, use a known palette such as Pepto.
Filename format — auto-fills the fields
Name files as [order-]name[-TAGS][-artistID(s)].png and the sub-name, tags and artist IDs are filled in for you:
- An optional leading number sets the display order.
- The name becomes the sub-name (CamelCase is split into words, e.g.
TitleScreen→ "Title Screen"). Names containing logo or font are auto-tagged. - Tags use their short codes; combine several in one part with
_. - Artist IDs are CSDb scener IDs; combine several with
_.
Examples:
Dragon.png→ sub-name "Dragon"01-TitleScreen-MC.png→ order 1, "Title Screen", MulticolourHawkeye-HI_FLI-1197.png→ "Hawkeye", Hi-res + FLI, artist 1197Skyline-MC-137_255.png→ "Skyline", Multicolour, artists 137 & 255- Scrolling:
Panorama-full.png+Panorama.png(full image + 384×272 crop) - Interlaced:
Face-lace1.png+Face-lace2.png
Tag codes — Type: FONT LOGO LOADING DIR · Format: HI MC PET ECM FLI IFLI 6COL ESCOS · Extras: RAST D016 LACE ANIM SPR
1. Release Info
2. Artwork Images
Drop a PNG or GIF here, or
Max 30 images per submission · 5MB per file
Look up a CSDb release and add at least one image to submit.