Nine-patch editor

Nine-patch editor is a small software application whose purpose is to help you edit image files in order to create NinePatch files for Android developers.
Since this is a Java-based program, you need to previously deploy the working environment on your computer in order to be able to run the tool.

Portable running mode

Portability brings some advantages to your system. The utility can be run directly on the target computer without having to go through an installation process.
What’s more, it doesn’t store configuration files and write entries in your Windows registry, so you can use it without administrative privileges. You may copy on any USB flash drive or other devices and take it you.

User interface

Nine-patch editor reveals a clean GUI that allows you to easily browse throughout your computer for image files. There’s no support for drag-and-drop but you can simply click on the target photo from the Explorer-like pane, and the tool automatically reveals the picture in the main window.

Working with images and copying patch locations

You can make the application show or hide spacing length between guidelines, ruler, content area, stretched areas, cursor position on ruler, as well as cursor position in the working environment with the aid of a cross hair.
What’s more, you can export photos to PNG file format, copy patch locations to the clipboard, paste patch locations from the clipboard, as well as undo or redo your actions.
Editing operations are also on the feature list for helping you create PNG files useful for manipulating graphical resources for Android applications and themes. You can preview a 9 patch image and resize the file as well. Last but not least, you can make the app reveal or conceal icon or text, alter the text color, change the background color, and zoom in or out.

Bottom line

All in all, Nine-patch editor comes with a handy suite of features for helping you generate NinePatch files for Android developers.