LibreSprite
LibreSprite is a free, open-source image editor for Windows, macOS and Linux. Animated sprite editor & pixel art tool -- Fork of the last GPLv2 commit of Aseprite. It has 8,667 GitHub stars and is released under the GPL-2.0 license, and people use it instead of Aseprite.
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About LibreSprite
This fork was made on the last commit covered by the GPL version 2 license, and is now developed independently of Aseprite.
Replaces
Commercial software people commonly use LibreSprite instead of.
- Aseprite
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Is LibreSprite free and open source?
Yes. LibreSprite's source code is public on GitHub under the GPL-2.0 license, which is OSI-approved or FSF-free, so you can use, copy and change it for free.
How do I install LibreSprite?
Download the installer for Windows, macOS and Linux from its GitHub Releases page (latest: v1.3) or the project website.
Can LibreSprite replace Aseprite?
LibreSprite is commonly used as a free alternative to Aseprite. Features differ, so check that it opens the file formats and covers the workflows you rely on before switching.