# Help **URL:** https://community.aseprite.org/c/help/9.md?page=2 [Latest](https://community.aseprite.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.aseprite.org/categories.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Export gif with transparent layers?](https://community.aseprite.org/t/export-gif-with-transparent-layers/28237)
**Author:** [@AquaKirby](https://community.aseprite.org/u/AquaKirby)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 12:41pm UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/export-gif-with-transparent-layers/28237 "2026-04-07T12:41:34Z")
Yes, I know .gif doesn’t support partial transparency. But I used transparency to draw an image, and every partially-transparent pixel is on top of a fully opaque pixel. How do I export the finished animation as one imag… --- ## [Left click uses background color and right click uses foreground color](https://community.aseprite.org/t/left-click-uses-background-color-and-right-click-uses-foreground-color/23451)
**Author:** [@catastrophe](https://community.aseprite.org/u/catastrophe)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 4:08pm UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/left-click-uses-background-color-and-right-click-uses-foreground-color/23451 "2026-04-06T16:08:53Z")
I don’t know what I did or how it happened, but when i try to draw like i usually do, however it uses the secondary colors instead of the colors i equipped, i can only use the color i picked with the eyedropper with righ… --- ## [A Catchyos version of ASEPRITE](https://community.aseprite.org/t/a-catchyos-version-of-aseprite/28239)
**Author:** [@DarkN3mo](https://community.aseprite.org/u/DarkN3mo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/a-catchyos-version-of-aseprite/28239 "2026-04-06T14:16:16Z")
Hello. I bought ASEPRITE when I was using Windows. But there isn’t a Catchyos version. Can you help me? --- ## [GIF Export is low quality](https://community.aseprite.org/t/gif-export-is-low-quality/17719)
**Author:** [@cello\_91](https://community.aseprite.org/u/cello_91)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2026, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/gif-export-is-low-quality/17719 "2026-04-05T22:24:25Z")
When exporting the gif the blurring around the building is “low qualtity”… The right side is the gif! Does anyone have an idea? I added my export settings! :man\_shrugging: --- ## [Why aren't IDs displayed in the Tilemap \[palette\]?](https://community.aseprite.org/t/why-arent-ids-displayed-in-the-tilemap-palette/28232)
**Author:** [@SynthED](https://community.aseprite.org/u/SynthED)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2026, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/why-arent-ids-displayed-in-the-tilemap-palette/28232 "2026-04-02T17:39:19Z")
Hi, I’d like to know why IDs are not showing up in the Tilemap \[palette\] and only appear on the canvas. How can I make the IDs visible in the Tilemap panel as well? If they don’t show up in the Tilemap palette, what is … --- ## [I'd like to import a spritesheet in a specific manner](https://community.aseprite.org/t/id-like-to-import-a-spritesheet-in-a-specific-manner/28214)
**Author:** [@Ceruleancast](https://community.aseprite.org/u/Ceruleancast)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/id-like-to-import-a-spritesheet-in-a-specific-manner/28214 "2026-03-26T20:32:44Z")
Hello, I am looking to import this spritesheet as animated sequences but can’t quite figure out how I’m supposed to go about doing it. The main issue is it won’t let me crop out the right part of the spritesheet as an e… --- ## [Quick way to animate aura/flames](https://community.aseprite.org/t/quick-way-to-animate-aura-flames/28196)
**Author:** [@Barricade](https://community.aseprite.org/u/Barricade)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2026, 12:42pm UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/quick-way-to-animate-aura-flames/28196 "2026-03-19T12:42:10Z")
Is there a script or any way to quickly animate some kind of flaming aura around a character or item? I would do it manually but the sprite I need it for is insanely big Example of what I mean: https://www.reddit.com/r… --- ## [How to safely uninstall an old version of Aseprite?](https://community.aseprite.org/t/how-to-safely-uninstall-an-old-version-of-aseprite/28195)
**Author:** [@MrConkdor](https://community.aseprite.org/u/MrConkdor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2026, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/how-to-safely-uninstall-an-old-version-of-aseprite/28195 "2026-03-18T18:54:38Z")
I tried updating Aseprite using Steam for a change, instead of manually downloading through Humble. As a result, the previous version is still lying around on my PC. If I were to open my list of applications in the Windo… --- ## [Use the same key for different tools](https://community.aseprite.org/t/use-the-same-key-for-different-tools/28186)
**Author:** [@SethSpace](https://community.aseprite.org/u/SethSpace)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2026, 10:44pm UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/use-the-same-key-for-different-tools/28186 "2026-03-15T22:44:30Z")
Hi, in fill mode I configured a key to activate and deactivate continuous fill, but I’d like the same key to also be used in selection and pen tool mode to activate and deactivate pixel perfect. I think it would be more … --- ## [Ctrl + Spacebar (Quickzoom) in selecction mode](https://community.aseprite.org/t/ctrl-spacebar-quickzoom-in-selecction-mode/28185)
**Author:** [@SethSpace](https://community.aseprite.org/u/SethSpace)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2026, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/ctrl-spacebar-quickzoom-in-selecction-mode/28185 "2026-03-15T22:31:37Z")
Hi, in selection mode, I can’t activate the Control + Spacebar command (quick zoom) in versions 1.3.17 and 1.3.18. I tried an older version (1.3.13) and it works perfectly. It’s a real inconvenience when I’m working. Is … --- ## [Help Making an Environment](https://community.aseprite.org/t/help-making-an-environment/28183)
**Author:** [@wjurban](https://community.aseprite.org/u/wjurban)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2026, 9:37pm UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/help-making-an-environment/28183 "2026-03-14T21:37:58Z")
First off Hello, My name is Wayne. I am completely new to pixel art and Aseprite. I purchased Aseprite on Steam version 1.3.17. I used chatgpt to make concept art for a game I am working on. I locked onto this style of w… --- ## [Help making a mysterious character](https://community.aseprite.org/t/help-making-a-mysterious-character/28175)
**Author:** [@bardakim2](https://community.aseprite.org/u/bardakim2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2026, 11:41am UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/help-making-a-mysterious-character/28175 "2026-03-14T11:41:48Z")
hello there! i’m currently making a video game called “ïnverted” and i need some ideas for a main character- maby something mysterious? can you help me with ideas? --- ## [Remap from command line](https://community.aseprite.org/t/remap-from-command-line/28170)
**Author:** [@Warrior](https://community.aseprite.org/u/Warrior)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 6:36am UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/remap-from-command-line/28170 "2026-03-11T06:36:18Z")
Hi, With –color option on command line I can change the palette based on a file palette but, How can I do a remap to match the colors to the previous palette? I’m using version 1.3.17 --- ## [Trying to export files as SVG and they are showing up blank?](https://community.aseprite.org/t/trying-to-export-files-as-svg-and-they-are-showing-up-blank/28156)
**Author:** [@rockwiz](https://community.aseprite.org/u/rockwiz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2026, 5:35am UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/trying-to-export-files-as-svg-and-they-are-showing-up-blank/28156 "2026-03-07T05:35:59Z")
Trying to put them into Adobe illustrator and After effects but it all shows up blank? Has anyone run into this problem? --- ## [Moving color/palettes to the right side of the screen](https://community.aseprite.org/t/moving-color-palettes-to-the-right-side-of-the-screen/28096)
**Author:** [@sandal](https://community.aseprite.org/u/sandal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2026, 11:22am UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/moving-color-palettes-to-the-right-side-of-the-screen/28096 "2026-03-05T11:22:27Z")
I modify the UI with every drawing software and would like to know if it’s possible in aseprite. thanks. --- ## [Paste into multiple frames?](https://community.aseprite.org/t/paste-into-multiple-frames/3666)
**Author:** [@ash3s](https://community.aseprite.org/u/ash3s)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2026, 11:24pm UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/paste-into-multiple-frames/3666 "2026-03-01T23:24:29Z")
is there a way to paste into a range of frames ? --- ## [Why does this happen when using timelapse?](https://community.aseprite.org/t/why-does-this-happen-when-using-timelapse/28094)
**Author:** [@Rhe](https://community.aseprite.org/u/Rhe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 2:52am UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/why-does-this-happen-when-using-timelapse/28094 "2026-02-26T02:52:21Z")
Hello, Does anyone else have this problem when they’re using the time-lapse setting? This only started happening last night and I cant find this issue anywhere else. It only seems to happen within the time-lapse setting… --- ## [Help! My colors look more opaque ](https://community.aseprite.org/t/help-my-colors-look-more-opaque/28088)
**Author:** [@Sora\_Exuri](https://community.aseprite.org/u/Sora_Exuri)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2026, 6:40am UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/help-my-colors-look-more-opaque/28088 "2026-02-24T06:40:36Z")
Help! My colors look more opaque on the layer I’m working on than in the reference window, and I can’t find any solutions in my language. I’ve attached a reference image so you can see how the pink is more opaque, and i… --- ## [Install issue with the CMake command](https://community.aseprite.org/t/install-issue-with-the-cmake-command/21391)
**Author:** [@FIDA\_M](https://community.aseprite.org/u/FIDA_M)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/install-issue-with-the-cmake-command/21391 "2026-02-23T21:56:05Z")
Here is my error, hope someone can explain me how to fix this :wink: : C:\\aseprite\\build\> cmake -DCMAKE\_BUILD\_TYPE=RelWithDebInfo -DLAF\_BACKEND=skia -DSKIA\_DIR=C:\\deps\\skia -DSKIA\_LIBRARY\_DIR=C:\\deps\\skia\\out\\Release-x6… --- ## [Packed Spritesheets export wrong on Linux!](https://community.aseprite.org/t/packed-spritesheets-export-wrong-on-linux/27896)
**Author:** [@Draeth\_Place](https://community.aseprite.org/u/Draeth_Place)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/packed-spritesheets-export-wrong-on-linux/27896 "2026-02-18T21:30:01Z")
I’m trying to export a spritesheet for my game and on the Linux build of Aseprite and when using Packed mode it exports in the wrong order! You can find the test animation, the spritesheets I exported (on windows and li… --- ## [Project taking too much time to save](https://community.aseprite.org/t/project-taking-too-much-time-to-save/11847)
**Author:** [@Doninhahh](https://community.aseprite.org/u/Doninhahh)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2026, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/project-taking-too-much-time-to-save/11847 "2026-02-11T17:03:50Z")
Is it normal that on larger projects the time when saving files is longer? If so, what kind of hardware would i need to buy in order to accelerate the process? --- ## [Script does not export sprites the same](https://community.aseprite.org/t/script-does-not-export-sprites-the-same/27892)
**Author:** [@ianpants](https://community.aseprite.org/u/ianpants)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2026, 11:45am UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/script-does-not-export-sprites-the-same/27892 "2026-02-11T11:45:06Z")
I have two sets of aseprite files. They are actually a few small files I am using a script to pack together. One set is uniformly set apart, the other seems to be mixing the files into different sizes? I bought the spri… --- ## [Best way to replicate Dodge and burn tool from GIMP?](https://community.aseprite.org/t/best-way-to-replicate-dodge-and-burn-tool-from-gimp/27995)
**Author:** [@Neoslayer](https://community.aseprite.org/u/Neoslayer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2026, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/best-way-to-replicate-dodge-and-burn-tool-from-gimp/27995 "2026-02-10T14:02:45Z")
I know everyone suggests using the shading tool, but getting those specific shades and colors I want for the palette would require dodge and burn. That’s just my comfortable way. I could probably work around that if the … --- ## [Onionskin View Only Previous or Next Frame](https://community.aseprite.org/t/onionskin-view-only-previous-or-next-frame/27985)
**Author:** [@drawer1234](https://community.aseprite.org/u/drawer1234)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2026, 10:06am UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/onionskin-view-only-previous-or-next-frame/27985 "2026-02-07T10:06:20Z")
The Onionskin could use some improvements by adding two more view modes: Clicking on the Onionskin will switch between view previous frame, view next frame, view previous and next frame (current only mode) . --- ## [Export to multiple files: Each layer and frames](https://community.aseprite.org/t/export-to-multiple-files-each-layer-and-frames/24804)
**Author:** [@s3rdia](https://community.aseprite.org/u/s3rdia)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2026, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/export-to-multiple-files-each-layer-and-frames/24804 "2026-01-31T20:37:05Z")
Asume a file with five layers, each layer has ten frames. now i want to export every frame from every layer into separate files. each file should be named by the respective layer name followed by the frame number. I cou… --- ## [I can’t draw on the layer](https://community.aseprite.org/t/i-can-t-draw-on-the-layer/27967)
**Author:** [@\_ei](https://community.aseprite.org/u/_ei)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2026, 3:34am UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/i-can-t-draw-on-the-layer/27967 "2026-01-31T03:34:48Z")
Whenever I try to draw on the layer, nothing shows up. The only tool that works is the line tool. --- ## [Não consigo desenhar](https://community.aseprite.org/t/nao-consigo-desenhar/27966)
**Author:** [@Shinigami](https://community.aseprite.org/u/Shinigami)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2026, 2:31pm UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/nao-consigo-desenhar/27966 "2026-01-29T14:31:11Z")
Quando tento desenhar na layer, nada aparece, a única ferramenta que funciona é a linha. Só é possível desenhar no background. --- ## [Come faccio a scaricare il programma su un altro pc?](https://community.aseprite.org/t/come-faccio-a-scaricare-il-programma-su-un-altro-pc/27954)
**Author:** [@vanessa\_skeleton](https://community.aseprite.org/u/vanessa_skeleton)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 3:29am UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/come-faccio-a-scaricare-il-programma-su-un-altro-pc/27954 "2026-01-28T03:29:20Z")
Buonasera, ho cambiato pc e purtroppo non mi ritrovo il file di installazione. Tramite sito ufficiale non riesco a recuperarlo e non me lo ritrovo nemmeno tra le mail. Come posso fare? Grazie --- ## [Can I uninstall an old version without deleting my settings?](https://community.aseprite.org/t/can-i-uninstall-an-old-version-without-deleting-my-settings/27956)
**Author:** [@MrConkdor](https://community.aseprite.org/u/MrConkdor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2026, 2:54am UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/can-i-uninstall-an-old-version-without-deleting-my-settings/27956 "2026-01-27T02:54:20Z")
I’ve been updating Aseprite using Humble, but today I just tried redeeming the Steam code at the bottom of the page. Steam installed the newest version for me, but didn’t uninstall the previous version, probably because … --- ## [Change hotkey to mouse? \[SOLVED\]](https://community.aseprite.org/t/change-hotkey-to-mouse-solved/27944)
**Author:** [@womp\_womp\_e](https://community.aseprite.org/u/womp_womp_e)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 12:36pm UTC](https://community.aseprite.org/t/change-hotkey-to-mouse-solved/27944 "2026-01-25T12:36:13Z")
this is probably a question that’s been answered somewhere super obvious already so i apologise in advance! i want to change the action my right mouse button is associated with. right now, it draws with a secondary colo… [Previous page](https://community.aseprite.org/c/help/9.md?page=1) [Next page](https://community.aseprite.org/c/help/9.md?page=3)