Reset Preferences

Aseprite preferences are stored in a aseprite.ini file in the configuration folder. You can access this folder from Edit > Preferences > Locate Configuration File. To reset all configuration you can close Aseprite and delete all the files where aseprite.ini is located:

In case that you cannot start the program, here the steps on each platform to reset the preferences manually.

On Windows

1. Close Aseprite

2. Press the Windows key + R (or Start menu > Run... option). This will show the dialog to run a program. Then you write:

   %AppData%\Aseprite
   

   And press Enter key.

3. Delete the files in that folder (mainly aseprite.ini)

4. Restart Aseprite

On macOS

1. Close Aseprite

2. Open the Spotlight Search (⌘Space)

3. Paste this text ~/Library/Application Support/Aseprite with ⌘V and press Enter:

   

4. Delete the files in that folder (mainly aseprite.ini)

5. Restart Aseprite

On Linux

1. Close Aseprite

2. Open a Terminal

3. Write:

   xdg-open ~/.config/aseprite
   

4. Delete the files in that folder (mainly aseprite.ini)

5. Restart Aseprite

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SEE ALSO

Troubleshooting | Preferences | Preferences Folder