Aseprite 1.3.18.6 for Mac

Mac Photo & Design

Updated Nov 6, 2026

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Aseprite, made by Igara Studio, is an image editor designed specifically for pixel art and animated sprites. On Mac it gives game artists and hobbyists a focused workspace: a pixel-perfect drawing canvas, a timeline for frame-by-frame animation, and tools such as tilemaps and onion skinning that general photo editors do not offer. Version 1.3.18.6 is a maintenance release in the long-running 1.3 series.

Key Features

• Pixel art drawing tools with layers, frames and a dedicated animation timeline
• Onion skinning to preview surrounding frames while you animate
• Tilemap support for building game levels and repeating textures
• Export to sprite sheets and common image formats for game engines
• Extensible with scripts and a Lua API for custom workflows

How to Download

1. Use the green Download button on this page or visit the official Aseprite site.
2. Download from the official site — the trial is available there, and the full version is sold through the site and stores such as Steam.
3. Open the downloaded file, move Aseprite to Applications and launch it.

System Requirements

Aseprite runs on a recent version of macOS and works on both Apple silicon and Intel Macs. It is lightweight, so most Macs that run current macOS comfortably meet its needs; check the official site for the exact minimum version.

FAQs

Is Aseprite free?

There is a free trial from the official site, but it cannot save files. The full version is a paid purchase, and the official site also explains the source-available licensing for users who compile it themselves.

Is Aseprite only for games?

Games are its main focus, but it is equally handy for icons, GIFs, avatars and any small-scale pixel artwork or animation.