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MameDuo projects

Arcade tools and builder projects in one place.

Start with the MAME Layout Builder, then grow this front page with future artwork, cabinet, and utility projects as they are added.

Open Layout Builder Open Help Guide
Current live tool

The Layout Builder creates starter MAME .lay files, RetroArch .cfg exports with merged artwork, previews bezel and artwork placement, and switches the output view automatically for the mode you are working in.

Available now

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Builder

Live now

MAME Layout Builder

Build standard, H2H cocktail, secondary display, and RetroArch overlay layouts with live preview, artwork upload, mode-aware export output, and merged image download.

  • Standard, H2H Cocktail, Secondary Display, and RetroArch modes
  • Artwork layering, viewport auto-detect, merged preview download, and manual alignment tools
  • Working MAME multi-view export for \\.\DISPLAY1 and \\.\DISPLAY2
Launch Builder PDF Guide

Beta testing

In testing

MameDuo H2H project

This project is currently in beta testing. If you are following its progress, you can use the guide below to understand the current workflow and features while testing continues.

User Guide