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Square Token Maker

Build square map tokens for grid-based tabletop play, handout markers, and UI-aligned NPC portraits.

Updated March 8, 2026Best for grid-aligned markers, sci-fi portraits, and handout style tokens.

Signature setup

Grid-friendly setup

  • Mask: square
  • Border family: thin ring or none
  • Export: 512 for maps, 1024 for detailed UI packs

Format summary

Square tokens are useful when you want more edge detail, visible props, or stronger alignment with grid-first map software. This setup works well for battlemaps with dense props or modern / sci-fi encounters where portraits need room around the subject.

Best for
  • Square grid battlemaps
  • Portraits with visible shoulders, hats, or weapons
  • Faction markers and room labels

Avoid this route when

  • The token is only about facial recognition and should disappear into a battle map quickly.
  • You want soft round silhouettes that read as classic fantasy avatars.
  • The artwork already contains a strong square border and additional framing would overbuild it.

Example outcomes

Grid-native NPC portrait

A square crop with light framing that sits neatly beside map UI elements.

Room marker token

Text-supported square tile for points of interest, patrol markers, or quest locations.

Modern operator portrait

More shoulder detail and gear silhouette than a circular crop can comfortably hold.

Recommended settings

  • Mask: square
  • Borders: thin ring, metal, or none for a flat card look
  • Export size: 512 or 1024 depending on map zoom

Execution notes

  • Use extra headroom so helmets, banners, or shoulder armor are not cropped away.
  • A square token works well with thin borders when the art already has a decorative frame.
  • Use text only when the token needs a call sign, rank, or room code.

Common mistakes

01

Using square crops without enough headroom, which makes hats and shoulders feel cramped.

02

Adding thick borders that fight the existing grid instead of reinforcing it.

03

Treating square tokens like posters and keeping too much empty background.

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Export Strategy

Token Size and Resolution: When to Use 512, 1024, or 2048

Use 512 for active play, move to 1024 for long-term libraries, and reserve 2048 for premium assets or special cases.

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