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Sprites
Images as sprites import process

Image import as sprites

Import images into the Unity Editor to create your own spriteA 2D graphic objects. If you are used to working in 3D, Sprites are essentially just standard textures but there are special techniques for combining and managing sprite textures for efficiency and convenience during development. More info
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assets.

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Images as sprites import process Import and set up images as sprites in Unity for use in 2D projects.
Import an image through the Editor menu Copy an image to the Assets folder from the Editor menu.
Place images directly into the project folder Copy an image directly to the Assets folder.
Set the Texture Type of an imported image to Sprite (2D and UI) Select the asset in the Import InspectorA Unity window that displays information about the currently selected GameObject, asset or project settings, allowing you to inspect and edit the values. More info
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and change its Texture Type accordingly.

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Sprites
Images as sprites import process