How to create .mbtiles file?

Question

I have tiles (png images) for an offline map and I want to create a .mbtiles-file using these tiles. Please help me how to create a .mbtiles-file using my own images not using Tilemill software?

Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

A .mbtiles file is a sqlite3 database following the mbtiles specification: https://github.com/mapbox/mbtiles-spec/blob/master/1.2/spec.md

Answer 2

Have you had a look at Tilemill?

http://mapbox.com/blog/create-a-custom-map-of-your-city-in-30-minutes-with-tilemill-and-openstreetmap/