An Aseprite extension that allows you to create and save your own layer presets to be loaded into your projects!

1. Download this extension by visiting the releases page! (Double click the extension once downloaded to install)
2. In Aseprite, select Layer > New... > Open Layer Presets...
3. Use the dialog windows to construct, save, and open your saved layer presets!

NOTE: Due to limitations, the extension only supports 15 layers per preset currently. I have some ideas for future work that could be done to remove this limitation entirely, but given time constraints, we did not choose to implement this feature at this time. Depending on demand, I will circle back around to it. If you need more than 15 layers in a preset, please reach out to me on Twitter.

A layer preset is a name given to a collection of layers that can be saved, and then loaded into your future projects. For example, consider a character animation workflow. The artist might commonly use separate layers for the head, body, front arm, front leg, back arm, and back legs, to assist with animation and design. This extension allows the artist to define those layers with properties such as layer name, opacity, blend mode, and color, and then load those exact layers into any project they like with the click of a button.

I'm glad you asked! You can:

• Create a layer preset
• Edit an existing preset
  • Re-order layers
  • Change layer information, like name, opacity, blend mode, and color
• Duplicate an existing preset to modify
• Delete a preset
• Load presets into your project above or below your current layers

This extension was commissioned by @qamaart on Twitter. He also created the banner image at the top of this page! He's an incredible artist and I highly recommend you follow his work.

As an advocate of open-source software, feel free to suggest edits, or just fork this repository and make your own! The license on this software is open for commercial and private use. This extension will remain free forever; however, if you'd like to buy me a coffee, you can do so here: