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Export Tokens to Nexus Tabletop with Mini Kraken

Create animated and 2.5D tokens in Mini Kraken, download Arquivos Secretos assets, and export everything as .nxtoken for Nexus Tabletop.

How to Create and Export Tokens for Nexus Tabletop with Mini Kraken

If you use Nexus Tabletop and want to create custom tokens without manually assembling files and manifests, there is now a straightforward path: Mini Kraken exports tokens in the native .nxtoken format, ready to be imported into the Nexus token dashboard.

This applies to anyone who wants to transform a character's art into an animated token, prepare a 2.5D miniature with front and back or organize different states of the same character. And, if your account is linked to Jamb� Editora, you can also download Arquivos Secretos and Ordem Paranormal compatible tokens directly in this format. You choose the asset in Mini Kraken, download the Nexus package and take the result to your 3D table.

The flow unites two Brazilian tools with complementary proposals. The Nexus Tabletop takes care of the scene, camera, lighting, weather and multiplayer. The Mini Kraken serves as a workshop for creating and organizing the tokens used in this scene.

In this guide, you will understand what exists inside an .nxtoken file, how to generate the package in Mini Kraken and how to import it in Nexus Tabletop.

What is Nexus Tabletop?

The Nexus Tabletop is a Brazilian 3D VTT aimed at tables that want visual presentation and cinematic control. Among the officially released features are dynamic camera, real-time weather and lighting, map editor, 3D objects, multiplayer and dynamic tokens.

The 2.5D token system is one of its differences. Instead of limiting each character to a still image, Nexus works with animations, front and back and different states. This allows you to represent a creature in a normal, injured or fallen pose without having to treat each file as a token unrelated to the others.

Nexus supports D&D 5e, Tormenta20, Ordem Paranormal, and other RPG systems. Since tokens are visual, the same package can be useful in almost any campaign.

What is a .nxtoken file?

.nxtoken is the package format recognized by Nexus Tabletop to import a token with its ready structure. Format support was officially added in Nexus 1.1.4 and is available in current versions, as per Nexus Tabletop changelog.

Inside, the package brings together:

  • the name of the token;
  • the media used on the front and back;
  • the available states or poses;
  • indication of the initial state;
  • a manifest that explains to Nexus how to organize these files.

You do not need to open or edit this manifest. Mini Kraken automatically generates the structure and delivers the final file with the correct extension.

What can the Mini Kraken export to the Nexus?

Integration is not limited to a renamed image. The Mini Kraken assembles the package according to the type of token you created.

# Animated tokens in WebM

In Token Animator, you can upload artwork, apply effects, and render an animation with a transparent background. When choosing Nexus Tabletop as output, Mini Kraken converts the result into an .nxtoken package with the animation WebM and the manifest expected by VTT.

This format works well for auras, particles, energy, smoke, distortions and other effects that give movement to the character without turning the token into a rectangular video with a background.

# 2.5D double-sided tokens

A 2.5D token can have different artwork for the front and back. The Nexus package preserves both sides and records the correct format of each media, whether it is an WebP image or an WebM animation.

If the token does not have back art, the Mini Kraken may use the front on both sides. This way, you still receive a valid package without having to manually duplicate the file.

# Tokens with different states

When a token has variants, Mini Kraken transforms these variants into states of Nexus Tabletop. This allows you to bring together versions such as:

  • standard;
  • injured;
  • fallen;
  • transformation;
  • combat mode;
  • alternative pose.

Each state maintains its own media on the front and, when available, on the back. Nexus receives everything as a single organized token rather than multiple loose files.

How to create a token for Nexus Tabletop

The most creative path starts with Mini Kraken Token Animator.

# 1. Open Token Animator

Log in to your Mini Kraken account and open the tool. Login is required to access the export. You can test the composition before finalizing the file.

# 2. Upload character art

Choose an image with good cropping and resolution. Files with a transparent background usually produce the best result, especially when the token will have an aura, glow or particles.

If the image still has a background, prepare the cropping before animating. A clean silhouette prevents awkward edges when the token is in front of the Nexus's 3D lights and backdrops.

# 3. Add and adjust effects

Create the animation with the desired effects and check the loop in the preview. Think about the token within the scene: effects that are too large can obscure other characters, while particles that are too fast can be distracting during a long session.

Some effects and advanced options are premium. If the composition uses a locked resource, Mini Kraken will warn you before rendering.

# 4. Choose resolution and FPS

Resolution determines sharpness and also influences the final file size. FPS controls the fluidity of the animation. For small tokens in the scene, balance is often more important than always exporting at the highest possible configuration.

# 5. Render the token

Start the export and wait for the Mini Kraken to render the frames. At the end, the tool presents the preview and releases the download formats.

# 6. Download as Nexus Tabletop

Click Download, choose Nexus Tabletop — Nexus Package and wait for token.nxtoken to download.

This is the file that will be imported into Nexus. Do not unzip, do not transform into .zip, and do not change the internal structure.

How to export a 2.5D or stateful token

If the token is already in your Mini Kraken Library, the flow is even shorter:

  1. open the token in the Library or Gallery;
  2. access the download menu;
  3. choose Nexus Tabletop;
  4. wait for the faces and variants to be prepared;
  5. download the file with extension .nxtoken.

Mini Kraken prepares the supported images and animations, creates the manifest, and groups the states into the same package. This export is available in the token previews that offer the format menu.

How to download assets from Arquivos Secretos to Nexus Tabletop

The official integration between Jamb� Editora and Mini Kraken also brings the content of Ordem Paranormal closer to Nexus Tabletop. If you have access to an issue of Arquivos Secretos and have linked the account used for redemption, the released materials appear in the Mini Kraken Library. For supported tokens that allow downloading, the menu includes the option Nexus Tabletop, which generates the package .nxtoken ready to import.

The process is simple:

  1. link your Discord to the Jamb� subscription using the same redemption email;
  2. log into Mini Kraken with the same account Discord;
  3. open Mini Kraken Library;
  4. access the edition of Arquivos Secretos available for your account;
  5. open a released token that offers download;
  6. click Download and choose Nexus Tabletop;
  7. save the .nxtoken file and import it into the Nexus tokens dashboard.

So you can take official agents, creatures, and threats from Ordem Paranormal to VTT Nexus Tabletop without downloading loose images, converting formats, or creating the manifest manually. The Mini Kraken prepares the compatible sides, media and variants within the package.

Availability depends on the edition associated with the subscription, recognized access to the account and download permission for each asset. If the item is locked or does not offer the format menu, it cannot be exported using this path. To learn how to enable the integration, see the complete guide for partnership between Jamb�, Arquivos Secretos and Mini Kraken.

How to import .nxtoken in Nexus Tabletop

With the package saved on your computer:

  1. open the Nexus Tabletop;
  2. enter the Master's table or preparation space;
  3. open the tokens panel;
  4. use the import file option;
  5. select the .nxtoken generated by the Mini Kraken;
  6. check the token and its states on the panel;
  7. add the token to the scene.

The exact name of the buttons may change with Nexus updates, but the important point is to select the .nxtoken package in the token panel. Nexus interprets the manifest and automatically associates the media and states present in the file.

Why use the Nexus package instead of importing an WebM?

A transparent WebM resolves animated media only. It does not alone describe the name, verse, alternative poses, or which state should appear first.

The .nxtoken turns these files into a portable drive. The main advantages are:

  • import the already organized token;
  • keep front and back together;
  • transport multiple states in a single file;
  • avoid manual editing of JSON;
  • reduce name and path errors;
  • save or share the package more easily.

For a simple animated token, the difference already saves steps. For characters with multiple poses, the gain is much greater.

Mini Kraken or Nexus Tabletop?

The two tools solve different parts of the experience and work better together than when placed as rivals.

# Use the Nexus Tabletop for the 3D table

The Nexus is the stage for the session: maps, models, cinematic camera, lighting, weather, movement of tokens and synchronization between Master and players.

# Use the Mini Kraken to create and organize assets

The Mini Kraken works as a workshop: token animator, clipping, Library, variants, front and back and export to different VTTs. In addition to Nexus Tabletop, tokens can also be downloaded in WebM, frame sequence and .etoken.

You can create the look on the Mini Kraken and continue using the Nexus as the main VTT as normal. It is not necessary to migrate the campaign to take advantage of the integration.

Tips for creating better tokens on Nexus

  • Use clear names. Name character and states in a recognizable way before exporting.
  • Test the loop. A sudden splice becomes more noticeable when the token remains in the scene for a long time.
  • Control the area of ​​effects. Giant auras can interfere with reading the map.
  • Think about the ambient light. Very strong brightness can lose details in dark scenes.
  • Avoid files larger than necessary. Resolution and FPS must follow the actual size of the token in the camera.
  • Keep the original .nxtoken. It makes reinstallation, backup and use on another table easy.
  • Create useful states. Standard, injured, and prone often provide more play value than several nearly identical poses.

If you want to better understand how spatial tokens change the table presentation, also read 3D tokens on virtual tables: when they really make a difference.

FAQ about Nexus Tabletop and Mini Kraken

# Does the Mini Kraken export directly to the Nexus Tabletop?

Yes. From the download menu, choose Nexus Tabletop to generate a compatible .nxtoken file. The export is direct to the Nexus format, but the import into the app is still done by the user: download the package to Mini Kraken and select it in the Nexus token panel.

# Do I need to convert the .nxtoken to ZIP?

No. Import the .nxtoken file as it was downloaded. Although the package groups multiple files internally, renaming or unzipping may impede the normal import flow.

# Can I export animated token to Nexus?

Yes. Token Animator generates the animation in transparent WebM and packages it in the .nxtoken format, including the required manifest.

# Does the package accept different front and back sides?

Yes. 2.5D tokens can have different media on the front and back. WebP images and WebM animations are preserved according to the token composition.

# Can I put multiple poses on the same token?

Yes. The Mini Kraken variants are exported as Nexus Tabletop states and are collected in the same package.

# Can I download tokens from Arquivos Secretos to Nexus Tabletop?

Yes. After linking the same account used for Mini Kraken to Jamb�, open your Library and select a released Arquivos Secretos token. If the asset is compatible and allows downloading, choose Nexus Tabletop from the menu to generate the .nxtoken file. Access remains subject to editing linked to the subscription and permissions defined for each item.

# Is exporting to Nexus Tabletop free?

You must sign in to an Mini Kraken account to export. Final availability depends on the effects and resources used in the composition: premium options require a compatible plan. The Nexus Tabletop has its own access conditions, independent of the Mini Kraken.

# Does the Nexus Tabletop work with the Ordem Paranormal?

Yes. Ordem Paranormal appears among the systems officially supported by Nexus. You can create agent, creature, and threat tokens in Mini Kraken and export them in .nxtoken for use in the campaign.

From portrait to 3D scene

A good token does more than identify a thumbnail. It helps communicate presence, state, and atmosphere without interrupting the session. The integration between Mini Kraken and Nexus Tabletop shortens precisely the most technical part of this work.

You take care of the art and animation; Mini Kraken takes care of the media, manifest and package; the Nexus takes care of the scene. The result is a file ready to cross between the two tools without manual conversions.

Open Mini Kraken Token Animator, create your animation and choose Nexus Tabletop from the download menu. Your next cinematic thumbnail can start with a single image.