One of the biggest advantages of using custom RPG tokens is their compatibility across a wide range of virtual tabletop platforms. Whether you are running a weekly Dungeons & Dragons campaign, managing a large Pathfinder community, hosting a science fiction adventure, or building a custom homebrew world, TokenMakerPro tokens are designed to work with virtually any modern virtual tabletop environment.

Because TokenMakerPro exports standard image formats such as PNG and JPG, your tokens can be imported into most VTT software with little or no additional configuration.

This guide explores the major virtual tabletop platforms used by players and Game Masters around the world and explains how custom tokens enhance each experience.

Roll20

Roll20 is one of the most widely used virtual tabletop platforms in the world and is often the first choice for players transitioning from in-person gaming to online sessions.

The platform supports custom token uploads, dynamic lighting, character sheets, macros, maps, and extensive automation tools.

Custom tokens created with TokenMakerPro integrate seamlessly with Roll20 and can be assigned directly to character sheets, monsters, NPCs, companions, and summoned creatures.

Recommended Token Settings for Roll20

  • Format: PNG
  • Resolution: 256×256 pixels minimum
  • Transparency: Recommended
  • Grid Size: One token per standard 5-foot square
  • Border Style: High contrast borders work best on dark maps

Best Uses in Roll20

  • Player Characters
  • Boss Monsters
  • NPCs
  • Mounts and Companions
  • Summoned Creatures
  • Environmental Objects
  • Encounter Markers

Roll20 users often maintain extensive token libraries to streamline encounter preparation and improve session flow.

Foundry Virtual Tabletop

Foundry Virtual Tabletop has become one of the fastest-growing VTT platforms due to its flexibility, customization options, and extensive module ecosystem.

Foundry provides advanced token capabilities including:

  • Animated tokens
  • Dynamic lighting integration
  • Vision settings
  • Status effects
  • Token scaling
  • Automation systems
  • Advanced combat tracking

Custom tokens play a central role in the Foundry experience.

Because Foundry campaigns often feature highly detailed maps and visual effects, many users prefer higher-resolution token exports.

Recommended Token Settings for Foundry

  • Format: PNG
  • Resolution: 512×512 pixels or higher
  • Transparency: Strongly recommended
  • Compression: Minimal compression for best quality

Advantages of Custom Tokens in Foundry

  • Improved visual immersion
  • Better readability during large encounters
  • Cleaner automation workflows
  • Easier player identification
  • Professional campaign presentation

Many Game Masters consider high-quality custom tokens essential for premium Foundry campaigns.

Fantasy Grounds

Fantasy Grounds is a mature and highly respected virtual tabletop platform known for deep ruleset integration and automation.

The platform is particularly popular among players of:

  • Dungeons & Dragons
  • Pathfinder
  • Savage Worlds
  • Call of Cthulhu
  • Traveller
  • Starfinder

Fantasy Grounds supports custom token images for both player characters and NPCs.

TokenMakerPro exports can be imported directly into Fantasy Grounds asset libraries for immediate use.

Recommended Token Settings for Fantasy Grounds

  • PNG format
  • 256×256 or 512×512 resolution
  • Transparent backgrounds preferred
  • Circular borders recommended

Fantasy Grounds users often organize tokens into categorized libraries for faster encounter setup.

Owlbear Rodeo

Owlbear Rodeo focuses on simplicity and accessibility.

Unlike many feature-heavy virtual tabletops, Owlbear Rodeo emphasizes ease of use and rapid setup.

This makes it particularly popular for:

  • One-shot adventures
  • Beginner groups
  • Convention games
  • Casual campaigns
  • Rules-light systems

Because Owlbear Rodeo relies heavily on visual assets, clear and recognizable custom tokens dramatically improve the experience.

Recommended Token Settings for Owlbear Rodeo

  • PNG format
  • 256×256 resolution
  • Transparent backgrounds
  • Bold borders for visibility

The platform’s lightweight design allows users to begin using custom tokens within minutes.

AboveVTT

AboveVTT integrates directly with D&D Beyond and provides a streamlined virtual tabletop experience for players already invested in the D&D Beyond ecosystem.

Because character sheets and campaign management are closely tied to D&D Beyond accounts, custom tokens help bridge the gap between digital character management and visual gameplay.

Best Uses for Custom Tokens in AboveVTT

  • Character portraits
  • Companion creatures
  • Familiar tokens
  • Summoned creatures
  • Named NPCs
  • Encounter monsters

Players often create multiple token variations for the same character to represent different forms, equipment sets, or transformations.

Alchemy RPG

Alchemy RPG focuses heavily on storytelling and cinematic presentation.

The platform places significant emphasis on atmosphere, visual immersion, and narrative engagement.

As a result, high-quality custom tokens can dramatically enhance the storytelling experience.

Ideal Token Styles for Alchemy

  • Detailed character portraits
  • Thematic borders
  • Cinematic framing
  • High-resolution exports
  • Consistent campaign art styles

Many Alchemy users create visually cohesive campaigns where every token follows a consistent artistic direction.

Tabletop Simulator

Unlike traditional VTT software, Tabletop Simulator recreates a fully three-dimensional tabletop experience.

The platform supports:

  • Custom miniatures
  • Board games
  • Card games
  • RPG campaigns
  • Terrain systems

Custom tokens generated through TokenMakerPro can be imported as image assets and used in a variety of creative ways.

Recommended Token Settings for Tabletop Simulator

  • High-resolution PNG
  • Transparent backgrounds
  • Larger exports for zooming
  • Consistent visual styling

Tabletop Simulator users often combine digital tokens with custom terrain and miniatures for hybrid experiences.

Quest Portal

Quest Portal is a modern virtual tabletop designed with accessibility and user experience in mind.

The platform provides an excellent balance between powerful features and ease of use.

Custom tokens improve:

  • Combat readability
  • Character recognition
  • Narrative presentation
  • Encounter management

Because Quest Portal supports standard image uploads, TokenMakerPro exports work immediately without additional conversion.

Astral TableTop

Astral TableTop gained popularity for its visual presentation and intuitive interface.

Many players continue to use archived campaigns and exported assets from Astral-compatible systems.

Standard PNG tokens remain compatible with migration workflows and imported campaign data.

MapTool

MapTool is one of the oldest and most flexible virtual tabletop solutions available.

Although its interface differs from many modern VTT platforms, it remains highly popular among technically inclined Game Masters due to its scripting capabilities and extensive customization options.

Custom tokens are a core component of MapTool campaigns.

Recommended settings include:

  • PNG format
  • Transparent background
  • 256×256 minimum resolution

Talespire

Talespire represents a unique hybrid between traditional miniatures and virtual tabletop software.

Instead of flat maps, Talespire uses fully three-dimensional environments and miniatures.

Although traditional 2D tokens are less common in Talespire, many users create supporting artwork and campaign assets using token generation tools.

Forge VTT Hosting

The Forge is not a virtual tabletop itself but rather a popular hosting platform for Foundry Virtual Tabletop servers.

Because The Forge hosts Foundry instances, all recommendations for Foundry token usage apply equally here.

Many professional Game Masters use The Forge to host persistent campaigns with extensive token libraries and visual assets.

Generic Virtual Tabletop Platforms

TokenMakerPro tokens are compatible with virtually any software that supports image imports.

This includes:

  • Independent VTT projects
  • Homebrew gaming tools
  • Educational tabletop systems
  • Community-built platforms
  • Self-hosted VTT software

If a platform supports PNG or JPG images, there is an excellent chance your tokens will work immediately.

Supported Game Systems

While TokenMakerPro focuses on token creation rather than specific game rules, our tokens are commonly used with:

  • Dungeons & Dragons 5e
  • Pathfinder First Edition
  • Pathfinder Second Edition
  • Call of Cthulhu
  • Starfinder
  • Savage Worlds
  • Shadowrun
  • Cyberpunk RED
  • Traveller
  • Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay
  • Warhammer 40K Roleplay
  • Vampire: The Masquerade
  • Blades in the Dark
  • Dungeon World
  • Fate Core
  • Mutants & Masterminds
  • GURPS
  • Basic Roleplaying
  • Homebrew systems

The flexibility of visual tokens makes them useful across virtually every tabletop role-playing system.

Why Custom Tokens Matter Across Platforms

Regardless of which virtual tabletop platform you choose, custom tokens improve the player experience in several important ways:

  • Faster character identification.
  • Improved combat readability.
  • Better immersion.
  • More memorable NPCs and villains.
  • Stronger visual storytelling.
  • Enhanced campaign presentation.
  • Easier encounter management.
  • Increased player engagement.

A carefully designed token often becomes inseparable from the character it represents.

Many players remember their characters not only by name, but by the portrait and token that accompanied them throughout months or years of adventures.

Create Once, Use Everywhere

One of the greatest strengths of TokenMakerPro is platform independence.

Create your token once and use it across multiple virtual tabletops, campaign managers, encounter builders, and gaming tools without the need for conversion or reformatting.

Whether your next adventure takes place in Roll20, Foundry, Fantasy Grounds, Owlbear Rodeo, or a platform that has yet to be invented, your tokens are ready to travel with you.

The heroes, villains, companions, and legends of your campaigns deserve tokens that are as memorable as the stories they help create.