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# Aseprite
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[](https://github.com/aseprite/aseprite/actions/workflows/build.yml)
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[](https://hosted.weblate.org/engage/aseprite/)
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[](https://community.aseprite.org/)
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[](https://discord.gg/Yb2CeX8)
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## Introduction
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**Aseprite** is a program to create animated sprites. Its main features are:
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* Sprites are composed of [layers & frames](https://www.aseprite.org/docs/timeline/) as separated concepts.
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* Support for [color profiles](https://www.aseprite.org/docs/color-profile/) and different [color modes](https://www.aseprite.org/docs/color-mode/): RGBA, Indexed (palettes up to 256 colors), Grayscale.
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* [Animation facilities](https://www.aseprite.org/docs/animation/), with real-time [preview](https://www.aseprite.org/docs/preview-window/) and [onion skinning](https://www.aseprite.org/docs/onion-skinning/).
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* [Export/import](https://www.aseprite.org/docs/exporting/) animations to/from [sprite sheets](https://www.aseprite.org/docs/sprite-sheet/), GIF files, or sequence of PNG files (and FLC, FLI, JPG, BMP, PCX, TGA).
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* [Multiple editors](https://www.aseprite.org/docs/workspace/#drag-and-drop-tabs) support.
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* [Layer groups](https://imgur.com/x3OKkGj) for organizing your work, and [reference layers](https://twitter.com/aseprite/status/806889204601016325) for rotoscoping.
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* Pixel-art specific tools like [Pixel Perfect freehand mode](https://imgur.com/0fdlNau), [Shading ink](https://www.aseprite.org/docs/shading/), [Custom Brushes](https://twitter.com/aseprite/status/1196883990080344067), [Outlines](https://twitter.com/aseprite/status/1126548469865431041), [Wide Pixels](https://imgur.com/1yZKUcs), etc.
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* Other special drawing tools like [Pressure sensitivity](https://twitter.com/aseprite/status/1253770784708886533), [Symmetry Tool](https://twitter.com/aseprite/status/659709226747625472), [Stroke and Fill](https://imgur.com/7JZQ81o) selection, [Gradients](https://twitter.com/aseprite/status/1126549217856622597).
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* [Tiled mode](https://youtu.be/G_JeWBaxQIg) useful to draw patterns and textures.
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* [Transform multiple frames/layers](https://twitter.com/aseprite/status/1170007034651172866) at the same time.
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* [Lua scripting capabilities](https://www.aseprite.org/docs/scripting/).
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* [CLI - Command Line Interface](https://www.aseprite.org/docs/cli/) to automatize tasks.
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* [Quick Reference / Cheat Sheet](https://www.aseprite.org/quickref/) keyboard shortcuts ([customizable keys](https://imgur.com/rvAUxyF) and [mouse wheel](https://imgur.com/oNqFqVb)).
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* [Reopen closed files](https://twitter.com/aseprite/status/1202641475256881153) and [recover data](https://www.aseprite.org/docs/data-recovery/) in case of crash.
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* Undo/Redo for every operation and support for [non-linear undo](https://imgur.com/9I42fZK).
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* [More features & tips](https://twitter.com/aseprite/status/1124442198651678720)
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## Issues
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There is a list of
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[Known Issues](https://github.com/aseprite/aseprite/issues) (things
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to be fixed or that aren't yet implemented).
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If you found a bug or have a new idea/feature for the program,
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[you can report them](https://github.com/aseprite/aseprite/issues/new).
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## Support
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You can ask for help in:
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* [Aseprite Community](https://community.aseprite.org/)
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* [Aseprite Discord Server](https://discord.gg/Yb2CeX8)
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* Official support: [support@aseprite.org](mailto:support@aseprite.org)
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* Social networks and community-driven places:
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[Twitter](https://twitter.com/aseprite/),
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[Facebook](https://facebook.com/aseprite/),
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[YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/user/aseprite),
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[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/aseprite/).
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## Credits
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Aseprite was originally created by [David Capello](https://davidcapello.com/)
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and is now being developed and maintained by [Igara Studio](https://igara.com/)
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and contributors.
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Check the [AUTHORS](AUTHORS.md) file for details about the active team
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of developers working on Aseprite.
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## License
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This program is distributed under three different licenses:
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1. Source code and official releases/binaries are distributed under
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our [End-User License Agreement for Aseprite (EULA)](EULA.txt). Please check
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that there are [modules/libraries in the source code](src/README.md) that
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are distributed under the MIT license
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(e.g. [laf](https://github.com/aseprite/laf),
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[clip](https://github.com/aseprite/clip),
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[undo](https://github.com/aseprite/undo),
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[observable](https://github.com/aseprite/observable),
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[ui](src/ui), etc.).
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2. You can request a special
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[educational license](https://www.aseprite.org/faq/#is-there-an-educational-license)
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in case you are a teacher in an educational institution and want to
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use Aseprite in your classroom (in-situ).
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3. Steam releases are distributed under the terms of the
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[Steam Subscriber Agreement](http://store.steampowered.com/subscriber_agreement/).
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You can get more information about Aseprite license in the
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[FAQ](https://www.aseprite.org/faq/#licensing-&-commercial).
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