# Animating bitmaps on stage

**URL:** <https://forum.kirupa.com/t/animating-bitmaps-on-stage/259213>\
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**Created:** [May 2, 2008, 3:56am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/animating-bitmaps-on-stage/259213 "2008-05-02T03:56:26Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 2, 2008, 3:56am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/animating-bitmaps-on-stage/259213/1 "2008-05-02T03:56:26Z")

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when I animate bitmaps i import on the stage, they always get “pixelated” or have sharp edges around them (especially when rotating)… Is there an option or workaround to fix this so they remain smooth?