Aseprite 1.2.30 [2026]

: A new debugger for Lua scripts was added to help creators troubleshoot their custom tools more effectively. Core Capabilities for Beginners

: A major technical addition that allows Aseprite to communicate with external applications in real-time. Aseprite 1.2.30

: Flexibility to export work as sprite sheets, GIFs, or individual PNG frames. : A new debugger for Lua scripts was

For users on Steam, version 1.2.30 is often the "Default" or "None" option under the beta settings if you prefer the over the newer, experimental v1.3 features. For users on Steam, version 1

: The preview window now continues playing the same animation tag even after switching between different sprites, which is helpful for comparing multiple versions of the same character or asset.

: Easily manage layers and frames in a linear timeline to create smooth pixel-perfect animations.

: Critical fixes included resolving issues with pixels having indexes outside the valid palette range and fixing an issue where .aseprite files would not open correctly from the macOS Finder. The Rise of Lua Scripting