Krita – Professional FREE Digital Painting Software

Version 5.2.2
Free

Krita is a professional FREE and open-source painting program designed by artists, for artists. Perfect for concept art, texture painting, matte paintings, illustrations, and comics. Features include advanced brush engines, layer management, selection tools, color management, HDR painting, PSD support, and animation capabilities. Highly customizable interface with support for drawing tablets. Used by professional artists and hobbyists worldwide.

Download Options

Windows

Compatible with Windows 10, 11 and later

Version 5.2.2
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macOS

Compatible with macOS 10.15 and later

Version 5.2.2
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Linux

Compatible with Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora and more

Version 5.2.2
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Pros & Cons Analysis

Pros

  • Completely free and open-source
  • Professional brush engines and tools
  • Designed specifically for digital painting
  • Layer management and blending modes
  • HDR painting support
  • Animation capabilities
  • Active community and tutorials

Cons

  • Steeper learning curve than simple paint programs
  • Not ideal for photo editing
  • Can be resource-intensive
  • Limited text editing tools
  • Occasional stability issues with large files

System Requirements

  • Windows 10 or later (64-bit)
  • macOS 10.13 or later
  • Linux (AppImage or package manager)
  • 4 GB RAM minimum (8 GB+ recommended)
  • OpenGL 3.2 compatible graphics card
  • 500 MB free disk space