Does Aseprite support Clipping Masks?
Clipping Masks are a very common feature in modern painting software. By setting a layer as a clipping mask, its content is only visible within the boundaries of the layer below (the base layer).
- Non-destructive Editing: You can add textures, shadows, or highlights to an object without modifying its original shape.
- Flexible Adjustments: Moving or modifying the content of the mask layer will not spill over outside the base layer.
Limitation in Aseprite
Unfortunately, Aseprite currently does not support clipping masks.
In Aseprite, you typically need to use "Lock Alpha" to achieve a similar effect, but this is destructive—you cannot paint outside the object (unless you unlock it), and modifications are less flexible than independent mask layers. Alternatively, you might need to frequently use selections to limit the drawing area.
Solution: Use Resprite
Resprite is a modern and professional pixel art studio that not only supports opening and editing Aseprite (.ase, .aseprite) files directly but also natively supports Clipping Masks.
With Resprite, you can:
- Create Clipping Masks Easily: Set a layer as a clipping mask to automatically apply it to the layer below.
- Cross-Platform Support: Enjoy a full professional drawing experience whether on desktop (Windows, macOS) or mobile (iOS, Android).
Resprite aims to provide a more efficient modern pixel art workflow while remaining fully compatible with your existing assets.