Frame Tags
Organize animation sequences with named frame ranges. Export specific animations from sprite sheets efficiently.
Animation
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Frame Tags
AsepriteKeyboard Shortcut
N/A
Toolbar Location
Timeline panel at the bottom of the window
Best Used For
- ▸Build frame-by-frame sprite animations
- ▸Organize animation sequences with frame tags
- ▸Preview and export animated sprite sheets
Intermediate⏱ 30–60 minutes to master
Key Settings
Create tag:Name:Color:Iterate:
Frame Tags organize your animation frames into named sequences. Tags define which frames belong to which animation (idle, walk, attack) for export and playback.
Where to Find It
In the Timeline panel, click the Tag icon or right-click the frame ruler and choose Add Tag.
How to Use
- Create tag: Select frame range in the timeline, right-click > Add Tag.
- Name: Give the tag a descriptive name like "idle", "walk", "attack".
- Color: Assign a color to each tag for visual organization.
- Iterate: Set tag properties for forward, reverse, or ping-pong playback.
Pro Tips
- Tag all your animations before exporting sprite sheets for organized output.
- Use different colors for different character states for quick visual reference.