Aseprite: Pixel Art and Animation Editor, Trial and Purchase
Aseprite · for Windows, macOS and Linux
Developer: Igara Studio (opens in a new tab)
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
The download link points to the program’s official source; the file is not hosted on this site. Link address: aseprite.org
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Aseprite is a pixel art and sprite animation program that is sold as a paid app, with an official trial version that cannot save files. It is made for game artists and animators.
Aseprite is the pixel art editor many indie game artists reach for first. It combines drawing tools, animation timelines and sprite sheet export in one compact program.
What it does
- Sprite and animation editing: Draw frame by frame with layers and a timeline, using onion skinning to see neighbouring frames.
- Pixel-friendly drawing: Tools are tuned for small canvases, with indexed and RGB colour modes.
- Export for games: Save animations as GIFs or sprite sheets for use in an engine.
- Scripting and extensions: The program can be extended, which helps with repeated tasks.
The trial and the paid version
Aseprite is sold as a paid app; the official site has a Buy Now link and the price is shown on its buy page. A separate trial version is available, but the site warns that you cannot save files with it. That makes the trial useful for testing the interface, not for real projects. The source code is hosted on GitHub; check the official buy and contributing pages to understand what you are allowed to do before building it yourself.
How to get it
- The Download button opens the official Aseprite site.
- Use the Trial link to try the program, or the Buy link to get the full version.
- Install it and open the sample files to learn the timeline.
If you want a free tool, Piskel is a simple browser-based sprite editor, and Krita can handle pixel work with a larger toolset.
Pros
- Built specifically for pixel art and sprite animation
- Animation timeline with onion skinning
- Exports GIFs and sprite sheets
Cons
- Paid program
- Trial version cannot save files
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a free trial of Aseprite?
Yes, the official site offers a trial version, but it cannot save files, so you can only try the interface.
Which platforms does it support?
Aseprite is available for Windows, macOS and Linux. Check the official buy page for the stores and formats offered.
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