Content Patcher Animations
⚪ Last updated 2022⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #19 of 119 Modding Tools mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Content Patcher Animations lets you animate textures in Content Patcher with its EditImage action.
Install
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[]Install the latest version of SMAPI and Content Patcher.
[
]Unzip the mod folder into Stardew Valley/Mods.[]Run the game using SMAPI.
Use
For players
Just install the mod and it'll work automatically for content packs that use it.
For mod authors
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[]Create a content pack for Content Patcher.
[]Add an EditImage patch for the image you want to animate.
[]Give the patch a unique LogName value.
[]Add these two fields to your patch:
[]AnimationFrameTime is the number of ticks between each frame (in game ticks, which is 1/60thof a second);
[]AnimationFrameCount is the number of frames.
All frames must be next to each other horizontally in the same FromFile image.
See the optional files for an example content pack.
Compatibility
Compatible with Stardew Valley 1. 5. 5+ on Linux/macOS/Windows, both single-player and multiplayer.
See also
- []Release notes
- Source code
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[]Create a content pack for Content Patcher.
Content Patcher Animations is a modding tool for Stardew Valley that enables animating textures through Content Patcher's EditImage action. With 43,205 endorsements and 2.1 million downloads, it's a widely adopted utility for mod creators. Last updated in October 2022, it remains a staple for adding dynamic visuals to custom content.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Massive community trust — 43k endorsements and 2.1M downloads prove it's the go-to for texture animation.
- Essential for modders who want to bring their custom textures to life without complex coding.
- Tight integration with Content Patcher means it slots right into your existing modding workflow.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2022 — might not be compatible with the latest Stardew Valley patches, so check before installing.
- Requires Content Patcher as a dependency, so you need to set that up first.
- No detailed documentation in the description — you'll need to rely on community guides or trial and error.
For Stardew Valley mod creators who want to add animated textures to their custom content. If you're a player just looking for animated mods, you'll need this as a dependency, but it's not for direct gameplay use. Skip if you're not into modding — this is a tool, not a content pack.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have Content Patcher installed first — this mod won't work without it.
- If you're using a mod manager like SMAPI, install this mod through the manager to keep everything organized.
- Check the mod's page on Nexus for any compatibility notes or updates, since it hasn't been updated since 2022.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Stardew Valley Mods
- Author
- spacechase0
- Version
- 1.2.4
- Downloads
- 2,072,700
- Endorsements
- 43,205
- Category
- Modding Tools
- Created
- 4/30/2019
- Updated
- 10/29/2022
🧩 Commonly Used Together
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🔧 How to Install Stardew Valley Mods
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