Krita
Free digital painting and illustration app
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Krita is a free alternative to Adobe Photoshop.
Krita is a free, open-source digital painting and illustration application.
- for
- Artists and illustrators of any skill level looking for a cost-free painting tool.
- pricing
- free
- license
- GPL-3.0
Key features
- Multiple brush types — Provides a variety of brushes for different art styles.
- Layer support — Offers layers, drawing assistants, and stabilizers for complex compositions.
- Animation tools — Includes animation features to create moving artwork.
- Resource libraries — Access brushes, patterns, vector libraries, and texture packs.
- Plugin system — Allows plugins to extend functionality.
- Community hub — Online community for sharing work, feedback, and bug reports.
Use cases
- Creating digital illustrations for books or games.
- Animating short sequences for videos or apps.
- Designing concept art with layered compositions.
- Experimenting with custom brushes and textures.
Krita vs alternatives
 Krita |  Figma |  Penpot |  GIMP |  Adobe Photoshop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Free professional painting software | Collaborative interface design | Open-source UI prototyping | Free image editing | Industry-standard image editing |
| Pricing | Free | Subscription | Free | Free | Subscription |
| DevHunt upvotes | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Launched | — | — | — | — | — |
- Krita vs Figma: Figma focuses on UI/UX design and collaboration, not raster painting.
- Krita vs Penpot: Penpot is an open-source design and prototyping tool, oriented to vector UI work.
- Krita vs GIMP: GIMP is a free image editor aimed at photo manipulation rather than painting.
- Krita vs Adobe Photoshop: Adobe Photoshop is a commercial raster editor with extensive features and a price tag.
Krita FAQ
Is Krita free to use?+
Yes, Krita is free and open source under the GNU GPL license.
What platforms does Krita run on?+
Krita is cross-platform and also offers video export on Android.
Can I extend Krita's functionality?+
Yes, you can add plugins and download additional brushes, patterns, and texture packs.
Is there a community for help and feedback?+
Krita has an online community where users share artwork, ask questions, and give feedback to developers.
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