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Best sprite animation software for beginners
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1.Piskel
Free downloadPiskel is a free and an open-source online sprite editor that lets you create pixel art animations. This software program also includes onion skinning and lets users define frame rate. It available on both online and offline versions.
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It supports animation and the mere fact that it has an offline version is a plus for me. I am a mac user btw/
2.Aseprite
Paid: $14.99 Free trial availableAseprite is an open-source sprite animation program that allows you to create animated sprite and pixel-art. Its intuitive interface makes it very easy for beginners to draw characters and layers.
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by Nicole Powell
Aseprite is a fun open-source program that lets you create animated sprites and art. You can even create animated GIFs using the program. It is fun and easy for even beginners to use. More
by Keith Jordan
It looks like a great animated game for learning how to draw. highly recommended.
by Howard Peters
Simple and easy to use. It has all the features that you need to make a cool sprite. I like how you can easily switch between parts of the object you want to manipulate. More
3.Krita
Free downloadKrita is a free and open source painting software for artists and illustrators. Is a great alternative to Photoshop, built and designed by artists who needed a fast and free tool to create original digital art or enhance print artworks.
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by Harry Ramos
The layout is very easy to understand and it is pretty intuitive. The useful tools are readily accessible for me. NO dropdowns or whatsoever. If you want to make it look simpler, you can also modify it.
4.Spriter
Free downloadSpriter is a 2D game animation program that allows you to create game characters and effects based on the "modular" method of animation. Thanks to its highly intuitive interface and advanced editing tools anyone can use it.
Spriter
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by Amber Tian
Even though it got the job done, I would have preferred something more geared towards beginners. If someone doesn't have any knowledge in this area, they won't really be able to use it. More
by Roger Pearson
If you are wanting to learn sprite animation this seems like a good place to start. It seems to be fairly easy to use as well.
by Diana Herrera
I really liked this. It cut the time down t it takes to create the characters in a video game. It gives you time to focus on other aspects.
5.Pyxel Edit
$9Pyxel Edit is a Pyxer art drawing program that lets you work with tiles, inspired by the Pixothello and Cosmigo Pro Motion. It also allows you to make animations, and exporting them as sprite sheets or animated GIFs.
Pyxel Edit
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by Madison Santos
I think this looks like a great way for people to begin working with animation. It seems simple and easy to use. I think beginners would like that they can see actual animations quickly even though they appear pixelated. More
by Christopher Kelley
No doubt....i think this should be the top one. It is not free but i can assure you that it is the cheapest among others. The tile dimensions are also specified which makes it easier for me. More
by Helen Curtis
This is so awesome! It is perfect for what I am looking for and I can't wait to get started. Fantastic!
by Bruce Douglas
I love the look and feel of Pyxel Edit. It has a pretty easy to understand interface and makes building colorful and bold pixel art very simple for any animation you are designing. More
6.Paint.NET
Free downloadPaint.NET is free and lightweight image and photo editing software that runs on Windows PC. It features an intuitive user interface with support for layers, unlimited undo, special effects, and plugins for extra functionality.
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by Marcela Molina
TOP PRO IS IT IS FREE. SECOND IS THAT IT IS EASY TO LEARN, AND BY EASY I REALLY MEAN EASY. :) U can even install and add plugins to it if you wish so..
7.GraphicsGale
Free downloadGraphicsGale is an sprite animation editor that allows you to create animated sprite and pixel-art. It offers a wide range of features like previewing your animations in real time while editing sprites or onion skinning.
GraphicsGale
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by Ralph Hughes
It's a nice app. Lean and does everything you need for sprite animations. I've always had an interest in sprite work and this allowed me to experiment with them as an amateur without having to invest big money into a program like Photoshop. More
by Mildred Wheeler
Sprite animation is my jam and GraphicsGale is the perfect animation editor. It has an insane amount of features and it's really user friendly, so it's the perfect tool for beginners. More
by Amy Miller
I wanted to learn how to make my own graphics but wasn't sure where to begin. I found this program and tried it out and thought it was perfect for what I needed. I feel like I understand so much more about design because of it. More
by Kathleen Guerrero