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RustForge

The Ultimate Artist Toolset

RustForge takes any image, automatically converts it to the closest Rust color palette (or uses the new adaptive palette for up to 512 colors), and paints it directly onto a sign in-game.

It’s perfect for adding custom, high-quality art to your base without spending hours on it.

  • Precision Painting: Automated, pixel-perfect in-game sign creation.
  • Steam Integrated: Enjoy cloud saves, automatic updates, and community features.
  • Adaptive Palette: High-fidelity 512-color support via the Premium DLC.
  • Verified & Safe: Officially whitelisted by Facepunch Studios as a safe, permitted third-party tool.

Core Features

Powerful utilities included for free

Premium DLC Upgrade

Grab the Premium DLC to unlock the ultimate artist toolset. Cut out the busywork and get access to the advanced workflow tools that actually save you time.

Adaptive Palette VoidWatch Auto-Saves Resume on Click (F5) Canvas Sync & Pulse Session Save & Load Timelapse Creator Image Editor And More...

Background Color Ignore

Select a specific color to be skipped entirely (e.g., white borders) to save significant painting time.

Load Recent Files

Quickly access the last 10 used images from a new menu item, skipping the need to re-select from your computer or enter a URL.

Color Space Selection

Choose between Mathematical RGB or Redmean for the most perceptually accurate color matching.

Discord Rich Presence

Your painting status (Paused, Painting, Completed) and current job information will now be displayed in your Discord profile.

Mouse Click Delay Setting

Precisely control the delay for automated mouse movements (like brush selection) to ensure reliability on various systems and server conditions.

Accurate Time Estimation

A dedicated form displays an accurate estimated painting time before it even begins, which reflects time savings from skipping background colors.

Multiple Painting Methods

Choose from various algorithms

01.

Scanline

Paints by dragging the brush across horizontal rows back and forth. Fast and highly efficient for most images, flat backgrounds and simple shapes.

02.

Smart Pathing

Paints like a human artist by drawing lines, seeking, and filling color clusters. Eliminates massive cross-canvas jumps for maximum engine stability.

03.

Contour Tracing

An advanced two-pass method that traces object boundaries first before filling. Supports omnidirectional movement. Best for text and high-contrast illustrations.

04.

Voidweave

Paints each pixel individually. This method is the slowest but produces the highest quality for free users, only works with the Default Rust Palette.

05.

Crayon Eater

Mimics a crayon or pencil sketch effect. Great for an artistic, hand-drawn look adding distinct character to your final image.

Need Help?

Visit our Docs page for detailed instructions and troubleshooting steps. You can also join our Discord server to connect with the community and get assistance.

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