Graphics Gale

yea ffse atma is how I edit my sprites. I like it since you can zoom in and out anytime. I also use ffusme to copy certain sprite parts to save time and to shift pixels for certain pose, oh and death/riding poses. But for some reason I dont like the relm one but thats my opinion. Try out ffse.. might grow on you as well . Poco is right too.. other programs should be avoided as well cuz it could also switch palette order or cause distortions. Just my 2 cents.

Edit: editing monsters or espers is fine to use a paint shop program... But character sprites get messed up easy...