PRICEFree
RUNS ONWindows, macOS, Linux
ALTERNATIVE TOAdobe Photoshop
About Krita
Krita is a free, open-source painting program made for illustrators, concept artists, comic creators and texture painters. It is developed by artists who want affordable art tools for everyone.
Main features:
- Large collection of customisable brushes and brush engines
- Excellent support for drawing tablets and pen pressure
- Brush stabilisers for smooth lines
- Layers, masks, blending modes and filters
- Wrap-around mode for seamless textures and patterns
- Vector tools and comic-panel templates
- Frame-by-frame animation with onion skinning
- Opens and saves PSD files
Krita is completely free and open source, and runs on Windows, macOS and Linux.
Key features
BrushesLarge collection of customisable brushes
Tablet supportPen pressure and tilt
StabilisersSmooth, clean lines
Layers & masksBlending modes and filters
Wrap-around modeSeamless textures and patterns
AnimationFrame-by-frame with onion skinning
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Good and keep in mind
Good
- Professional painting tools for free
- Great drawing-tablet support
- Built-in animation tools
Keep in mind
- Focused on painting rather than photo editing
- Can be heavy on older computers with large canvases
Frequently asked questions
Is Krita free?
Yes. Krita is completely free and open source.
What is Krita used for?
Krita is designed for digital painting, illustration, concept art, comics and frame-by-frame animation.
Does Krita work with drawing tablets?
Yes. Krita has excellent support for drawing tablets, including pen pressure and tilt.
What operating systems does Krita support?
Krita runs on Windows, macOS and Linux.
Where can I download Krita safely?
Download it from the official Krita website using the link on this page.