Spriter

Spriter is a 2D animation software tool designed for creating skeletal animations, primarily used in game development. It allows developers and artists to animate characters and objects using a bone-based system, enabling smooth, efficient animations with minimal keyframes. The tool exports animations in formats compatible with various game engines and frameworks.

Also known as: Spriter Pro, Spriter 2D, BrashMonkey Spriter, Spriter animation tool, Spriter skeletal animation

Why learn Spriter?

Developers should learn Spriter when working on 2D game projects that require complex character animations, as it streamlines the animation workflow and reduces asset file sizes compared to frame-by-frame animation. It is particularly useful for indie game developers and small teams due to its cost-effectiveness and integration with engines like Unity, Godot, and GameMaker Studio.

Learning Resources

• docs: Spriter Official Documentation
• video: Spriter Tutorial for Beginners (YouTube)
• course: Spriter in Unity - Complete Course (Udemy)
• tutorial: Spriter Pro User Guide