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I want to create a nine-patch image and use that in my App but I don't know how to create it?
I've searched through the Android source code on the Web and I can't seem to find any examples of this. I need a tutorial so that I can understand the process.
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In Android Studio, right-click the PNG image you'd like to create a NinePatch image from, then click Create 9-patch file. Type a file name for your NinePatch image, and click OK. Your image will be created with the . 9.
A NinePatch graphic is a standard PNG image that includes an extra 1-pixel border. It must be saved with the 9. png extension in the res/drawable/ directory of your project.
A 9 patch image is a regular png (. PNG) image which is needful for android app developers where they require to wrap any content within a background image without pixelating the background image.
I have searched the best and the simplest answer to make 9-patch image. Now to make the 9 patch image is the easiest task.
From HERE you can make a 9-patch image for all the resolutions - XHDPI,HDPI,MDPI,LDPI in just one click.
Let me know if you have any queries, and do upvote it, if it was helpful to you.
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I just found that awesome alternative 9patch editor (by Mikle Garin) and I think it 1000% better than standard one built in sdk:
Editor JAR download link
Editor source code
Editor official page
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