Multiple bitmap images not updating smoothing properties

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April 14, 2025
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In Adobe Animate (2021), I am attempting to import a pixel art animation. When I try to select multiple images in the library and try to turn off smoothing in their properties, no matter how many times I turn it off, it doesn't change. However, when I only select one image in the library and deselect the box for turning off smoothing, it changes immediately. Can someone tell me how I can fix this problem or just turn off smoothing by default?

Correct answer n. tilcheff

1. Select one image in the Library, invoke Properties and choose the desired settings. Press OK.

2. Select all other bitmaps by clicking on the first, holding down Shift and clicking on the last one. Press Ctrl+Y on the keyboard (repeats what you did to the first one).

Done in two steps!

R

RGB_Maestro

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I’ve faced the same issue while working on a <extraneous reference removed - kglad> animation in Animate — turning off smoothing for each bitmap was crucial to keep the pixel art sharp. I had to do it one by one too, which was frustrating. Wish Adobe Animate had a batch toggle! If anyone found a fix or workaround, I’d love to hear too.

RGB_Maestro

n. tilcheffCorrect answer

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1. Select one image in the Library, invoke Properties and choose the desired settings. Press OK.

2. Select all other bitmaps by clicking on the first, holding down Shift and clicking on the last one. Press Ctrl+Y on the keyboard (repeats what you did to the first one).

Done in two steps!

Nick - Character Designer and Animator, Flash user since 1998 | Member of the Flanimate Power Tools team - extensions for character animation