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Description

Aseprite is a powerful tool designed for crafting 2D animations specifically tailored for video games, allowing users to create everything from sprites to pixel art and graphics inspired by the nostalgic 8-bit and 16-bit gaming eras. The software features a color mode that specifies the number of colors that can be used in an image, and it enforces a strict rule: all images within a sprite must be in the same mode, meaning you cannot combine RGB images with Indexed images. It also provides a series of layers accessible through the Timeline, with a crucial distinction between two types of layers: a single background layer meant for opaque sprites and multiple transparent layers that can coexist within the same sprite. Furthermore, Aseprite includes animation frames, each defined by a duration that determines how long it appears on screen during playback. To enhance your workflow, Aseprite can be integrated into your asset pipeline through its command-line interface (CLI), allowing developers to efficiently store multiple animations within a single texture atlas and streamline the animation process. This makes it an invaluable resource for anyone looking to produce engaging and visually appealing 2D animations for their projects.

Description

Picotap is a pixel-art application designed for drawing and animating sprites, icons, and small graphics on various devices, including iPhone, iPad, Android, and Mac. Users on touchscreen devices can control a cursor from a swipe area located beneath the canvas, allowing them to avoid obscuring the pixel they are editing, while Mac users have the option to use a mouse or trackpad for drawing. The app offers a variety of tools such as shapes, selection and transformation controls, reference-image tracing, patterned fills, dither patterns, and color palettes ranging from 1 to 256 colors. Users can create animations with up to 64 frames, onion skinning effects, and manage up to eight layers, with the ability to export their work as PNG images or GIF and APNG animations. Additionally, Picotap features autosave functionality, options for backup and restore, nine drawing tutorials focused on lines, shapes, and colors, along with a Daily Theme that provides a sketch for users to trace. The app does not require users to create an account and supports a total of 13 different languages, making it accessible to a wider audience. Picotap is available for free and includes all features, with the option to make a one-time purchase to eliminate ads on supported mobile devices, enhancing the user experience.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Inktica Yes 

Integrations

Inktica No 

Pricing Details

$19.99 one-time payment
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$0
Picotap is free, with all features included. An optional one-time purchase removes ads on supported mobile versions.
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows No 
Mac Yes 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Aseprite

Country

United States

Website

www.aseprite.org

Vendor Details

Company Name

V-QUEST

Founded

1987

Country

Japan

Website

picotap.app/

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Product Features

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