Aseprite

6.6easy start · #18 of 32
in Game Animation Software

Free to practise onnot on record
Free trialyes
Well documentedyes
Runs where you workyes

Runs on Linux, Mac, Windows.

Aseprite is ranked #18 of 32 in game animation software on The Geeks Club. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered.

Aseprite plans and pricing

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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: 2d
Sprite-sheet export: Yes
Export formats: PNG, GIF, JSON, image sequences
Supported platforms: Windows, macOS, Ubuntu/Linux

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The record

Purpose: Aseprite is a desktop editor for drawing animated graphics and pixel art.
Animation: It supports layers, frames, cels, frame tags, playback modes, and onion skinning.
Pixel art tools: Painting features include palette control, a color wheel, pixel perfect strokes, RotSprite rotation, tiled mode, custom brushes, and blend modes.
Export: It can export animated GIFs, PNG image sequences, and sprite sheets in PNG and JSON, and create texture atlases.
Pipeline integration: A command-line interface can integrate Aseprite into an assets pipeline for image conversion.
Local files: Aseprite saves work on the local computer and has no cloud or remote-server functionality for files.
Extensions and scripts: Aseprite supports extensions in its `.aseprite-extension` format and Lua scripts.
Trial limit: The trial version cannot save files and is offered for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
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.
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.
Purchase and updates: A purchase includes a Steam key and updates up to v1.9, with Steam updates delivered automatically through the Steam client.
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.
Commercial use: The maker says artwork created with Aseprite may be used in personal or commercial products.
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.

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Game Animation Software in 2026#18 of 32

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