Tech riderRev. 4 Oct 2026
LibreSprite
- 1Runs onAndroid, Linux, Mac, Windows
- 2CostsFree plan
2 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com
Overview
LibreSprite is ranked #7 of 69 in pixel art software on Specifiction. It runs on Android, Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.
LibreSprite plans and pricing
All plansLibreSprite Free Free and open source · GNU General Public License Version 2 github.com · 4 Oct 2026
Compared on pixel art software
- Free plan
- Yeslibresprite.github.io
Facts
- Purpose
- LibreSprite is a free and open source program for creating and animating sprites.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Animation
- It includes real-time animation previews and onion skinning.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Layers and frames
- Sprites are composed of layers and frames, and multiple sprites can be edited at once.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Drawing tools
- It provides tiled drawing mode and pixel-precise tools such as filled contour, polygon, and shading mode.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Palettes and files
- It includes ready-to-use palettes, lets users make their own, and supports several file types for sprites and animations.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Platforms
- The project lists downloads for Linux, macOS, Windows, and Android.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Scripting
- Its scripting documentation describes methods for loading palettes, cropping and resizing sprites, and saving sprites.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Security
- The project security policy lists version 1.0 as supported and directs vulnerability reports to GitHub Issues with a description and system details.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Security advisories
- The security page states that there are no published security advisories.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Community support
- The project invites contributors to connect through Discord or Matrix and links to a contribution guide.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Project history
- LibreSprite originated as a fork of the last Aseprite commit covered by GPL version 2 and is developed independently of Aseprite.github.com · 4 Oct 2026
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Sources
- github.com/LibreSprite/LibreSprite/blob/master/REA· checked 4 Oct 2026
- github.com/LibreSprite/LibreSprite/blob/master/SCR· checked 4 Oct 2026
- github.com/LibreSprite/LibreSprite/security· checked 4 Oct 2026