Timeline Overview
Resprite includes an Aseprite-style timeline for managing frames, layers, and animation clips. This page highlights layout options and core controls.
Choose a timeline layout
In the sprite editor, open Menu ▸ View ▸ Timeline Position to dock the panel to the left, right, or bottom edge of the workspace.
Resize the timeline
Drag the timeline header to expand or shrink the panel.
Hide the action bar
When you focus on static artwork, you can hide the playback controls by visiting Preferences ▸ Timeline and disabling the action bar.
Timeline gestures
Enable single-finger gestures under Settings ▸ Single-Finger Gesture and pick Navigate Frame.
Single-finger timeline gesture
Once enabled:
- Drag left or right to move between frames.
- Drag up or down to toggle Onion Skin.
- Double-tap the canvas to play or pause the animation.
Layer thumbnails
You can toggle layer thumbnails in the timeline to easily identify layer content.
Layer thumbnails in timeline