Share Resprite Projects

Resprite supports a broad set of export formats for handoff, review, and publishing. Open a sprite and navigate to Menu ▸ Export to access the options below. For palette-specific formats, visit the palette guide.

Export menu options

Resprite Bundle (.resprite)

The Resprite bundle preserves frames, layers, palettes, and metadata. Use Menu ▸ Export ▸ Resprite Bundle to create a .resprite file and distribute it via AirDrop, cloud storage, or the Files app.

GIF Animation

Generate animated GIFs for previews or social media through Menu ▸ Export ▸ GIF image.

GIF export settings

Key parameters:

• Frames – pick a specific range or render the entire timeline.
• Frame padding – add transparent or coloured padding around each frame.
• Magnification – scale the output resolution while preserving pixel ratios.
• Output size – monitor the final export dimensions before rendering.

Performance

On iPad mini 6 hardware we validated exports up to 5000 × 5000 pixels (after magnification) and 150 frames, resulting in ~50 MB GIFs. Larger exports take longer to encode and can require additional memory overhead.

Sprite Sheet (PNG)

Use Menu ▸ Export ▸ Sprite sheet to arrange frames in a grid for engines and middleware.

Sprite sheet configuration

Configure the frame range, layout orientation, row count, padding, magnification, and preview sizing. Sprite sheets export as lossless PNG files.

Share with Accompanying Text

When sharing to other apps, add a caption or notes that travel alongside the exported image.

Adding text during export

Platforms such as X (Twitter) prefill their composer with this text, saving you time.

Aseprite (.aseprite)

Resprite can export .aseprite files for teams that rely on the Aseprite pipeline.

Format differences

Not every Resprite feature maps directly to the Aseprite format (for example, clipping masks or Deco modules). Review the Aseprite compatibility guide before handing off complex files.

Photoshop PSD (.psd)

Use Menu ▸ File(DA) ▸ Export ▸ Photoshop (PSD) to hand off layered documents to Photoshop or other apps that read .psd files. The exporter preserves layer hierarchies, including groups and clipping masks, and retains each layer's blend mode, visibility toggle, and opacity.

PSD exports always capture the current frame. To deliver multi-frame timelines, export each frame individually or consider the GIF and sprite sheet pipelines.

Bead Pattern

Convert artwork into a beading reference via Export ▸ Bead pattern.

Bead pattern export dialog

The output includes both fine and coarse grid overlays to align beads accurately.

Example bead pattern output

Video

Export high-quality videos for timelapses or client reviews.

• Set the loop count to control how many times the animation repeats.
• iOS exports use H.264 encoding in an .mp4 container.
• Desktop & Android builds allow you to choose an encoder at export time.

Selecting a video encoder (Desktop & Android)

Codec availability

Desktop & Android currently omit H.264 due to licensing constraints. If you need H.264 playback compatibility, transcode the exported file with a video tool such as CapCut. Support will be added once the patent pool expires.

Batch Export from Gallery

1. In the gallery, tap Select on the top bar.
2. Choose individual sprites or folders.
3. Pick an export action and format.

When exporting folders, the resulting archive mirrors your folder hierarchy.

Batch export on iPhone

Transfer Projects to Desktop

Moving single files is straightforward, but collections often require packaging.

AirDrop (macOS)

AirDrop is the fastest option between iOS/iPadOS and macOS. Since iOS 17, AirDrop supports mixed file types in a single transfer.

Messaging Apps

Messaging platforms rarely allow folder uploads. Export to the Files app, compress the selection into a ZIP archive, then send the archive through your preferred app.

Cloud Storage

Install the cloud client (for example, Dropbox) on both devices. Export directly into the synced folder to avoid manual transfers.