Krita app

Krita v5.3.1.100

Free, open-source digital painting and 2D animation software with a multi-engine brush system, an animation timeline, and a Python plugin API.

Updated May 16, 2026
Free · Freeware
9,435 downloads
123 MB
4.3
Very good 8 user ratings
Listed in our directory since 2026
Official download source: KDE
Reviewed by MooSoft Editorial
Last updated May 18, 2026

Overview

Create digital art, illustrations, and animations with professional tools

Users can employ Krita to create drawings and paintings as well as animations using various creative instruments. The app enables users to work with brushes and layers and vector tools for creating detailed artwork. Users have the option to modify brushes while adding textures to their work and they can manage various file formats.

Krita app implements advanced color management systems which maintain precise color accuracy for digital painting work. The animation features within this program enable users to edit animation frames that produce fluid motion effects. The program provides an environment without distractions which enables artists to concentrate better.

The stabilizers in Krita enable users to draw precise brush strokes when sketching. The application supports PSD file format which provides compatibility with alternative design programs. Open source development leads to a constant stream of updates because it receives community-backed support.

The application serves illustrators and concept artists together with animators. With its suite of tools Krita enables users to use it for producing digital paintings and comics and storyboards as well as other artistic projects.

Key Features

  • Multiple brush engines for different media
  • Layer groups with masks and blending modes
  • Vector layers with text and shape tools
  • Animation timeline with onion-skinning
  • Wrap-around mode for tiling textures
  • ICC color management
  • Python scripting console
  • Importable resource bundles for brushes and palettes
What We Liked
  • Free and open source under the GNU GPL 3.0, with no paid tiers or locked features
  • Brush system spanning pixel, smudge, filter, and color-smudge engine types
  • Supports 8-bit, 16-bit integer, and 16/32-bit floating-point color per channel
  • Frame-by-frame animation timeline with onion-skinning built in
  • Python 3 plugin API plus a community library of brush packs and scripts
What Could Be Better
  • Steeper learning curve than entry-level editors because the toolset targets painting
  • Photo retouching and RAW workflows trail Photoshop and Affinity Photo
  • Canvas response slows on documents above 8K resolution with integrated graphics
  • No built-in cloud storage or shared-project collaboration

System Requirements

Minimum
OS Windows 8.1/10/11 64-bit, macOS 10.14 or later, Linux 64-bit
CPU 64-bit processor with SSE2
RAM 4 GB
GPU GPU with OpenGL 3.0 support
Storage 300 MB

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