Aseprite

How to Install Lua Scripts/Add-ons in Aseprite

A quick guide on how to install Lua scripts/add-ons in Aseprite. Introduction How to Install Scripts in Aseprite 1. Open the Scripts Folder 2. Place the Lua Script in the Scripts Folder 3. Rescan the Scripts Folder Conclusion References In…

How to Change Animation Frame Rate in Aseprite

A quick note on how to change animation frame rates in Aseprite. Introduction Changing Animation Frame Rate in Aseprite Changing All Frames at Once Changing Selected Frames Conclusion References Introduction I often forget how to change an…

Paid vs. Open Source Aseprite: The Difference

This article summarizes the differences between the paid version of Aseprite and the open source version. Introduction Note: Technically Not "OSS" Differences Between Paid Aseprite and Free Open Source Aseprite Conclusion References Introd…

Flipping Selected Areas in Aseprite

I often forget how to do, so here's a note for future reference. Introduction Flipping a Selected Area Note: Flipping the Entire Canvas Conclusion References Introduction Flipping selected areas is one of the commonly used convenient featu…

Displaying Grids in Aseprite

This is a quick note on how to display grids in Aseprite. Introduction Displaying Grids in Aseprite Displaying a Custom Size Grid Displaying a Pixel Size Grid Conclusion References Introduction I wanted to display grids in Aseprite. Since …

Transforming Selections Across Multiple Layers | Aseprite

A memo on how to transform or move a selection across multiple layers in Aseprite. Introduction Transforming and Moving a Selection Across Multiple Layers 1. Select the area with a selection tool 2. Select the target layers 3. Transform or…

How to Select Multiple Layers at Once in Aseprite

"Shift + Click + Drag" Note that if you do not drag, the layers in between will not be selected. Introduction How to Select Multiple Layers at Once in Aseprite The Pitfall How to Select Them All at Once Conclusion References Introduction I…

How to Create a Noise Texture in Aseprite

This is a quick memo on how to make a background that looks like a noise texture in Aseprite. Introduction How to Create a Noise Texture in Aseprite Conclusion References Introduction In Aseprite, I wanted to create a background that looks…

How to Export Animations as PNG Sequences in Aseprite

This is a quick note on how to export an animation as a sequence of PNG images—one image per frame—in Aseprite. Introduction How to Export Animation as PNG Sequence Images Tip: Customize the Filename for PNG Sequences Conclusion References…

How to Import Reference Images in Aseprite

This is a memo on importing reference images into Aseprite. Introduction Importing a Reference Image in Aseprite Conclusion References Introduction I wanted to import a reference image into Aseprite as an underlay layer. Since I couldn't f…

Building Aseprite from Source | macOS

Build the pixel art tool "Aseprite" from the source code on Mac. Introduction Building Aseprite from Source Getting the Aseprite Source Code Required Libraries Compilation Appendix: Running Aseprite as an Application Conclusion References …

How to Reduce Colors in Aseprite

This post explains how to reduce colors in Aseprite. Introduction How to Reduce Colors in Aseprite 1. Change the "Color Mode" to "Indexed" 2. Create a New Palette with the Number of Colors You Want Conclusion References Introduction In Ase…