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LibreSprite – create 2D animations for videogames

LibreSprite is software to create and animate sprites.

This is free and open source software.

LibreSprite originated as a fork of Aseprite, developed by David Capello. Aseprite used to be open source software, but moved to a proprietary license in 2016.

Key Features

  • Real-time animation previews.
  • Onion skinning.
  • Multiple sprites can be edited at once.
  • Ready to use palettes, or make your own.
  • Sprites are composed of both layers & frames.
  • Tiled drawing mode, useful to draw patterns and textures.
  • Pixel precise tools like filled contour, polygon, shading mode, etc.
  • Several file types supported for your sprites and animations.

Website: libresprite.github.io
Support: GitHub Code Repository
Developer: LibreSprite contributors
License: GNU General Public License v2.0

LibreSprite
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LibreSprite is written in C++ and C. Learn C++ with our recommended free books and free tutorials. Learn C with our recommended free books and free tutorials.


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