# Bug Reports **URL:** https://community.aseprite.org/c/bugs/5.md [Latest](https://community.aseprite.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.aseprite.org/categories.md) --- ## [About the Bug Reports category](https://community.aseprite.org/t/about-the-bug-reports-category/12)
**Author:** [@aseprite](https://community.aseprite.org/u/aseprite)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2017, 5:11am UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/about-the-bug-reports-category/12 "2017-06-15T05:11:04Z")
Did you find a problem with Aseprite? Is it doing something unexpected? Report a bug/problem about the program. Remember to include the specific Aseprite version that you are using (v1.1.13, v1.2-beta9, Steam, portable, … --- ## ["Ghost" file names appear when not in Open menu](https://community.aseprite.org/t/ghost-file-names-appear-when-not-in-open-menu/27622)
**Author:** [@toxicoke](https://community.aseprite.org/u/toxicoke)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 1:08pm UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/ghost-file-names-appear-when-not-in-open-menu/27622 "2026-09-28T13:08:22Z")
I’m on v1.3.15.4, though this has been happening on the past versions. I’m on Mac. I’ve looked around but I’m not sure if anyone has had this problem. I couldn’t find it when I tried searching for hover text or opening … --- ## [Huge lag after custom exports](https://community.aseprite.org/t/huge-lag-after-custom-exports/28831)
**Author:** [@KaiBo](https://community.aseprite.org/u/KaiBo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 8:19am UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/huge-lag-after-custom-exports/28831 "2026-09-27T08:19:32Z")
Hi! I am a game developer making an open world pixel art game. Our artists using Aseprite as the primary tool for creating pixel art. To improve workflow we developed a custom export script that exports directly to our … --- ## [Thumbnails Reset](https://community.aseprite.org/t/thumbnails-reset/28823)
**Author:** [@Vini](https://community.aseprite.org/u/Vini)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2026, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/thumbnails-reset/28823 "2026-09-20T15:39:32Z")
Is there any way to reset the thumbnails? They aren’t showing the current content of my file. --- ## [Slices now seem global by default, cannot be repositioned from frame to frame](https://community.aseprite.org/t/slices-now-seem-global-by-default-cannot-be-repositioned-from-frame-to-frame/28777)
**Author:** [@Stifu](https://community.aseprite.org/u/Stifu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 10:37am UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/slices-now-seem-global-by-default-cannot-be-repositioned-from-frame-to-frame/28777 "2026-09-08T10:37:20Z")
I used to be able to add a slice, and position it differently from one frame to another. This is very handy to create things like hitboxes. With Aseprite v1.3.18.1 or v1.3.17.2, if I create a new slice and try to do that… --- ## [Quick zoom shortcut stops working while on selection tools](https://community.aseprite.org/t/quick-zoom-shortcut-stops-working-while-on-selection-tools/28098)
**Author:** [@doodledip](https://community.aseprite.org/u/doodledip)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 9:17am UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/quick-zoom-shortcut-stops-working-while-on-selection-tools/28098 "2026-09-07T09:17:27Z")
Hi, after recent steam update shortcut for quick zoom tools doesn’t work while using selection tools(lasso, magic wand tools etc…) my quick zoom shortcut is bound to ctrl + space, appearently It occurs when I set it to … --- ## [Custom Brush Opacity Syncs with Regular Brush's Alpha Compositing Opacity](https://community.aseprite.org/t/custom-brush-opacity-syncs-with-regular-brushs-alpha-compositing-opacity/28738)
**Author:** [@Drawlife\_Zeta](https://community.aseprite.org/u/Drawlife_Zeta)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/custom-brush-opacity-syncs-with-regular-brushs-alpha-compositing-opacity/28738 "2026-08-31T16:20:44Z")
Windows 10 / Steam / Aseprite v1.3.18.3 For a custom brush created with Ctrl + B, the opacity of its Simple Ink mode and the opacity of its Alpha Compositing mode always remain consistent with each other. Moreover, they… --- ## [Menu bar on macOS disabled](https://community.aseprite.org/t/menu-bar-on-macos-disabled/27970)
**Author:** [@Koshi](https://community.aseprite.org/u/Koshi)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2026, 7:16am UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/menu-bar-on-macos-disabled/27970 "2026-08-28T07:16:18Z")
It happens a lot and it’s so frustrating. When i reopen aseprite they start working again. I am on mac mini. --- ## [Super awkward issue on linux Aseprite, after installing AntiMicroX](https://community.aseprite.org/t/super-awkward-issue-on-linux-aseprite-after-installing-antimicrox/27703)
**Author:** [@David\_Spira](https://community.aseprite.org/u/David_Spira)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 3:27am UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/super-awkward-issue-on-linux-aseprite-after-installing-antimicrox/27703 "2026-08-23T03:27:11Z")
Linux Mint 22.1 Cinnamon, cinnamon version 6.4.8, aseprite v1.3.15.4-x64 i installed the program antimicroX, aiming to use it with aseprite. Now aseprite got a problem, i can’t use its tools properly, because it keeps s… --- ## [Massive Drawing Lag in v1.3-beta3](https://community.aseprite.org/t/massive-drawing-lag-in-v1-3-beta3/9509)
**Author:** [@Hepari00](https://community.aseprite.org/u/Hepari00)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/massive-drawing-lag-in-v1-3-beta3/9509 "2026-08-20T18:02:39Z")
If you keep using Aseprite for a while, the pen becomes more and more unresponsive, with every stroke lagging for about 0.2~0.5 second until it’s actually drawn. Is anyone having the same experience? --- ## [Race condition during configuration file writing](https://community.aseprite.org/t/race-condition-during-configuration-file-writing/28702)
**Author:** [@lmarcantonio](https://community.aseprite.org/u/lmarcantonio)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 5:56am UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/race-condition-during-configuration-file-writing/28702 "2026-08-18T05:56:57Z")
EDIT: I just found that’s actually #5733 at work! I use aseprite heavily in cli mode (for thumbnailing, for example); occasionally I see the configuration/preference reset when launching it in graphic mode. This is und… --- ## [The paint bucket tool replaces a colour](https://community.aseprite.org/t/the-paint-bucket-tool-replaces-a-colour/28657)
**Author:** [@unknown](https://community.aseprite.org/u/unknown)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/the-paint-bucket-tool-replaces-a-colour/28657 "2026-08-14T18:08:27Z")
if i use the paint bucket tool it colours all of that colour eg it replaces all blue with red instead of the specific section i only have 1 layer and it doesnt matter if it doesnt have any gaps --- ## [Gradient Tool Bug with Selection Marquee](https://community.aseprite.org/t/gradient-tool-bug-with-selection-marquee/28647)
**Author:** [@Blue](https://community.aseprite.org/u/Blue)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/gradient-tool-bug-with-selection-marquee/28647 "2026-08-12T21:14:48Z")
Version 1.3.18.2 Linux Debian (Aseprite\_1.3.18.2\_1\_amd64.deb) The Gradient Tool appears to align a gradient to a selection marquee instead of the cursor if the marquee isn’t flush with the canvas’ left side. However, th… --- ## [Color frame visualization v1.3.18.1](https://community.aseprite.org/t/color-frame-visualization-v1-3-18-1/28646)
**Author:** [@skullbrow](https://community.aseprite.org/u/skullbrow)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 11:42am UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/color-frame-visualization-v1-3-18-1/28646 "2026-08-12T11:42:58Z")
When a group or layer has a different color, it’s really hard to see which frame is currently selected. I get lost pretty easily when there are a lot of different colors. I’m using it on Windows through Steam. --- ## [Convolution Matrix Malfunctioning](https://community.aseprite.org/t/convolution-matrix-malfunctioning/28643)
**Author:** [@Bunnywons](https://community.aseprite.org/u/Bunnywons)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 6:38am UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/convolution-matrix-malfunctioning/28643 "2026-08-12T06:38:05Z")
I was attempting to apply an effect with Convolution Matrix, but it continually applies to the entire canvas. I know it isn’t either having the layer selected, because I’ve tried deselecting the layer beforehand and stil… --- ## [Error while exporting an .jpg image](https://community.aseprite.org/t/error-while-exporting-an-jpg-image/28625)
**Author:** [@XCALOPON](https://community.aseprite.org/u/XCALOPON)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2026, 2:27pm UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/error-while-exporting-an-jpg-image/28625 "2026-08-08T14:27:56Z")
This error ocurred while trying to export an .jpeg, of course im not trying to save the indexed mode or include any tag. Im jus tryin to save an imach, madarfaka. But yeah, you must select another format. Bitch am you… --- ## [Folder bleeding bug](https://community.aseprite.org/t/folder-bleeding-bug/28570)
**Author:** [@Skullbushi](https://community.aseprite.org/u/Skullbushi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 10:07am UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/folder-bleeding-bug/28570 "2026-07-24T10:07:54Z")
Honestly Idk how to describe this bug, opened the file I was working on yesterday with no problems and now the folders are bleeding down, and the cells are hidden on the right, idk how to fix this, have tried restarting … --- ## [1.3.18 Error: Can't find entry point for function GetSystemTimePreciseAsFileTime](https://community.aseprite.org/t/1-3-18-error-cant-find-entry-point-for-function-getsystemtimepreciseasfiletime/28568)
**Author:** [@Suule](https://community.aseprite.org/u/Suule)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/1-3-18-error-cant-find-entry-point-for-function-getsystemtimepreciseasfiletime/28568 "2026-07-23T21:25:43Z")
Can’t use Aesprite since the new update on my Win7 machine since the last update. 1.3.17.2 works fine, mind you. I take the issue is due to some compilation flags like it was in the case of 1.3.10. So could you at least… --- ## [Looping animations exported as GIF have unintended hold frames at end of loop if not the last loop in the timeline](https://community.aseprite.org/t/looping-animations-exported-as-gif-have-unintended-hold-frames-at-end-of-loop-if-not-the-last-loop-in-the-timeline/28532)
**Author:** [@Fish](https://community.aseprite.org/u/Fish)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 1:52am UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/looping-animations-exported-as-gif-have-unintended-hold-frames-at-end-of-loop-if-not-the-last-loop-in-the-timeline/28532 "2026-07-08T01:52:14Z")
After some vigorous testing of balls, I’ve come to the conclusion that no matter what, any loop that isn’t at the very end of the timeline will encounter a painfully obvious duplicate frame at the end of the animation lo… --- ## [Rectangle tool not working (MacOS)](https://community.aseprite.org/t/rectangle-tool-not-working-macos/28488)
**Author:** [@felix](https://community.aseprite.org/u/felix)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/rectangle-tool-not-working-macos/28488 "2026-06-24T15:21:29Z")
When I click and hold with the rectangle tool, instead of creating a rectangle it only draw a point at the initial coordinate. The ellipse tool work just fine. On a MacOS Sonoma 14.4 --- ## [Quick tool and Brush Increment/decrement bug](https://community.aseprite.org/t/quick-tool-and-brush-increment-decrement-bug/28461)
**Author:** [@Shawn\_Crackel](https://community.aseprite.org/u/Shawn_Crackel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/quick-tool-and-brush-increment-decrement-bug/28461 "2026-06-17T21:37:46Z")
It’s been a little while since I’ve last been on Aseprite, but I used to be able to hold E (for quick erase tool) and use A/S for my brush size increase/decrease. Now when I hold E and do this, it only changes the base t… --- ## [Trouble with --sheet-columns in batch mode](https://community.aseprite.org/t/trouble-with-sheet-columns-in-batch-mode/28456)
**Author:** [@edward](https://community.aseprite.org/u/edward)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 2:30am UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/trouble-with-sheet-columns-in-batch-mode/28456 "2026-06-17T02:30:43Z")
I have 236 .png of 128x128 size each. I’d like to put them into a spritesheet with 10 columns sprites in each. Sounds simple enough, but… (Steam version, Linux) % aseprite -b \*.png --sheet-columns 10 --sheet-type column… --- ## [Brush stuck and drop down issues](https://community.aseprite.org/t/brush-stuck-and-drop-down-issues/28451)
**Author:** [@Sonreir\_Pixel](https://community.aseprite.org/u/Sonreir_Pixel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/brush-stuck-and-drop-down-issues/28451 "2026-06-16T13:46:08Z")
Hello, Aseprite v1.2.18-beta3 also happened with the non-beta version. My brush gets stuck for 1 pixel after undoing. Only happens when I undo. Second problem is that all drop down seems to be behind the pop up window… --- ## [Brush enlargement problems](https://community.aseprite.org/t/brush-enlargement-problems/28442)
**Author:** [@Okumus](https://community.aseprite.org/u/Okumus)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2026, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/brush-enlargement-problems/28442 "2026-06-13T16:53:34Z")
The bug is resolved when switching to another tool, but the brush and area selection tab remains on the screen every time. --- ## [While drawing in aseprite it resized and unsized my entire file ruining everything and not allowing undo](https://community.aseprite.org/t/while-drawing-in-aseprite-it-resized-and-unsized-my-entire-file-ruining-everything-and-not-allowing-undo/28428)
**Author:** [@mikkopiironen](https://community.aseprite.org/u/mikkopiironen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2026, 2:32am UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/while-drawing-in-aseprite-it-resized-and-unsized-my-entire-file-ruining-everything-and-not-allowing-undo/28428 "2026-06-11T02:32:40Z")
I don’t know what else to say. I used Aseprite as a drawing tool four years ago, this bug made me exclusively use Paint.Net. Recently, we started a new project using pixel art and I used Aseprite, because i love its intu… --- ## [Crash when hiding layer after pasting](https://community.aseprite.org/t/crash-when-hiding-layer-after-pasting/28411)
**Author:** [@Leanled](https://community.aseprite.org/u/Leanled)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2026, 12:44pm UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/crash-when-hiding-layer-after-pasting/28411 "2026-06-04T12:44:15Z")
After pasting something to an empty layer and moving it around, if i hide the layer without deselecting what i just pasted, aseprite crashes instantly (on version 1.3.18-beta3-x64, Windows, Steam) --- ## [Last used font config reset upon closing](https://community.aseprite.org/t/last-used-font-config-reset-upon-closing/28410)
**Author:** [@Sagan\_Siniard](https://community.aseprite.org/u/Sagan_Siniard)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/last-used-font-config-reset-upon-closing/28410 "2026-06-02T22:55:05Z")
When Aseprite is closed, the last remembered font config is wiped and uses the config that the previous session started with. LMDE 7 (Debian 13) Aseprite 1.3.17.2 64 bit deb package How to reproduce Arial size 8 is … --- ## [Save to network is slow](https://community.aseprite.org/t/save-to-network-is-slow/28405)
**Author:** [@Roman](https://community.aseprite.org/u/Roman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/save-to-network-is-slow/28405 "2026-06-01T17:08:57Z")
hai, technically not a bug. Saving to local storage is fine and dandy, quick and satisfying. But, using remote storage over network (like cifs) is slooooooooow. I have seen this before on other projects, it was because … --- ## [Can't choose to not export animation in multiple files](https://community.aseprite.org/t/cant-choose-to-not-export-animation-in-multiple-files/5462)
**Author:** [@\_Adam](https://community.aseprite.org/u/_Adam)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2026, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/cant-choose-to-not-export-animation-in-multiple-files/5462 "2026-05-26T22:07:56Z")
I feel stupid reporting this because it feels like I’m just missing something here. I can’t seem to find anyway to “disagree” to exporting all frames as seperate images when saving as a .png. I’ve tried canceling and clo… --- ## [\[Lua Script\] Sprite:selection does not work after executing app.command.MoveMask](https://community.aseprite.org/t/lua-script-sprite-selection-does-not-work-after-executing-app-command-movemask/7762)
**Author:** [@msk-k](https://community.aseprite.org/u/msk-k)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2026, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/lua-script-sprite-selection-does-not-work-after-executing-app-command-movemask/7762 "2026-05-25T21:29:07Z")
After moving the selection with the “MoveMask” command, the following three scripts do not work correctly (no error occurs and nothing changes). However, if I call the “DeselectMask” command, it will work correctly. I … [Next page](https://community.aseprite.org/c/bugs/5.md?page=1)