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Aseprite

Ch 156.7of 32 Game Animation Software
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
  2. 2Costsfree trial
  3. 3Animation type2d
  4. 4Sprite-sheet exportYes
  5. 5Export formatsPNG, GIF, JSON, image sequences
  6. 6Supported platformsWindows, macOS, Ubuntu/Linux
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Overview

Aseprite is ranked #15 of 32 in game animation software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered.

Aseprite plans and pricing

All plans
Aseprite $19.99 once One-time minimum pledge for the 1.x version series Windows, macOS, Ubuntu; updates up to v1.9; priority email support; one license per company developer aseprite.org · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on game animation software

Animation type
2daseprite.com
Sprite-sheet export
Yesaseprite.com
Export formats
PNG, GIF, JSON, image sequencesaseprite.com
Supported platforms
Windows, macOS, Ubuntu/Linuxaseprite.com

Facts

Purpose
Aseprite is a desktop editor for drawing animated graphics and pixel art.aseprite.org · 4 Oct 2026
Animation
It supports layers, frames, cels, frame tags, playback modes, and onion skinning.aseprite.org · 4 Oct 2026
Pixel art tools
Painting features include palette control, a color wheel, pixel perfect strokes, RotSprite rotation, tiled mode, custom brushes, and blend modes.aseprite.org · 4 Oct 2026
Export
It can export animated GIFs, PNG image sequences, and sprite sheets in PNG and JSON, and create texture atlases.aseprite.org · 4 Oct 2026
Pipeline integration
A command-line interface can integrate Aseprite into an assets pipeline for image conversion.aseprite.org · 4 Oct 2026
Local files
Aseprite saves work on the local computer and has no cloud or remote-server functionality for files.aseprite.com · 4 Oct 2026
Extensions and scripts
Aseprite supports extensions in its `.aseprite-extension` format and Lua scripts.aseprite.com · 4 Oct 2026
Trial limit
The trial version cannot save files and is offered for Windows, macOS, and Linux.aseprite.org · 4 Oct 2026
Platforms
The maker offers a Windows installer and portable ZIP, a macOS app bundle, and Ubuntu packages; the FAQ specifies Ubuntu 20.04 or greater for purchased packages.aseprite.org · 4 Oct 2026
Linux caveat
The FAQ says the precompiled Linux distribution is not officially supported by the team and recommends compiling Aseprite to address a window resizing issue.aseprite.org · 4 Oct 2026
Purchase and updates
A purchase includes a Steam key and updates up to v1.9, with Steam updates delivered automatically through the Steam client.aseprite.org · 4 Oct 2026
License
The FAQ says one copy can be installed on the buyer’s own computers, while companies need one license per developer; compiled versions cannot be redistributed.aseprite.org · 4 Oct 2026
Commercial use
The maker says artwork created with Aseprite may be used in personal or commercial products.aseprite.org · 4 Oct 2026
Support
The maker offers priority email support with purchase and lists support hours as Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm UTC-3, in English and Spanish.aseprite.org · 4 Oct 2026

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