
Learn Aseprite for Pixel Art & Animation
A complete directory guide to learning Aseprite for pixel art and indie game animation. Includes curated tutorials, documentation, courses, community links, and resources from beginner to advanced.
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Official Aseprite Documentation
The primary manual for Aseprite. Covers every tool, shortcut, and feature in the software.
Aseprite Community (Discord)
The official Discord server. A great place to ask for help, show off your art, and download scripts.
Aseprite Subreddit
Active community sharing artwork, tips, and tutorials for Aseprite users.
Official Aseprite Twitter
Follow for updates on new versions and features directly from the developers.
Beginner Resources
AdamCYounis – Pixel Art Class (Aseprite)
A high-quality video series teaching pixel art fundamentals using Aseprite. Excellent for absolute beginners.
MortMort – Aseprite Beginner Tutorials
Friendly and concise tutorials covering the interface, basic tools, and animation workflow.
Official Beginner Tutorial
The official 'getting started' guide, walking you through your first sprite.
Intermediate Resources
Making an RPG Asset Pack (Brandon James Greer)
Learn workflow efficiency and consistent style by watching a pro create an entire asset pack.
Pixel Logic – The Book
The 'bible' of pixel art. While not Aseprite-specific, it's essential theory for any pixel artist.
Lospec – Palette List
A database of color palettes compatible with Aseprite. Learn to limit your colors for better art.
Advanced Resources
Aseprite Scripting API Docs
Documentation for writing your own Lua scripts to automate tasks in Aseprite.
Sub-Pixel Animation Techniques
Advanced animation theory to make smooth motion at low resolutions.
Customising Aseprite (Extensions & Themes)
Learn how to mod the editor itself with community-made themes and extensions.