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.
This specific update introduced several technical refinements and bug fixes that made it a "Gold Standard" for many professional artists: Aesprite_v1.2.40.7z
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 For a long period, 1
A new prompt was added to request frame duration when opening a sequence of static images as an animation. Key Features in v1
Enhanced support for BMP files, including better handling of various bit depths.
Addressed multiple crashes, including a notable transparency bug with the RotSprite algorithm and scaling issues with reference layers.
Many users continued to use version 1.2.40 even after the release of 1.3 because of its reliability for professional commissions.