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If you are looking for the official release details or want to upgrade, you can check the Aseprite Blog or the GitHub Releases page . Aseprite v1.2.40 and v1.3-beta21
For a long period, 1.2.40 was the default "stable" version on Steam, while 1.3 was kept in the "beta" branch for testing.
Addressed multiple crashes, including a notable transparency bug with the RotSprite algorithm and scaling issues with reference layers. Aesprite_v1.2.40.7z
This specific update introduced several technical refinements and bug fixes that made it a "Gold Standard" for many professional artists:
The .7z extension indicates it was compressed using 7-Zip , which provides higher compression ratios than standard ZIP files. If you are looking for the official release
The file refers to a compressed archive of Aseprite , a popular pixel art and animation tool. Version 1.2.40 was released on September 5, 2022 , and is widely considered one of the most stable final releases of the 1.2 series before the software transitioned primarily to version 1.3. Key Features in v1.2.40
A new prompt was added to request frame duration when opening a sequence of static images as an animation. Key Features in v1
Fixed stylus and pen painting issues on Windows that occurred when a mouse was simultaneously plugged in. Why it's "Interesting"