Krita
Design & photoAn open-source digital painting app built for illustration, comics and frame-by-frame animation. There is also an Android tablet version.
Open sourceSome learning curve
Free alternative to
Code activity
- Last commit
- today
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Details
- Type
- Open source
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Written in
- C++PythonCCMake
- Platforms
- Windows · Mac · Linux · Android
- Ease of use
- Some learning curve
Pros
- Excellent brushes and pen tablet support (Wacom, XP-Pen and others)
- Opens and saves .psd
- Built-in 2D animation tools
Cons
- Focused on painting, less handy than GIMP for photo editing
- No iPad version
Use Krita instead of
PhotoshopBuilt for digital painting with a pen tablet, and it opens and saves .psd files.
FAQ
Is Krita free?
Yes. Krita is open source (GPL-3.0 license) and free for personal and commercial use.
Which platforms does Krita run on?
Krita is available for Windows, Mac, Linux and Android.
What can I use Krita instead of?
Krita is a free alternative to Photoshop.
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