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Krita

by Krita Foundation / KDE · v5.2.6

Krita is a free, open-source digital painting program made by artists for artists. It offers customizable brushes, layers, vector tools and animation. Download it from the official krita.org site for Windows, macOS or Linux.

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Package information

Version
5.2.6
Developer
Krita Foundation / KDE
File size
~250 MB
Target OS
Windows, macOS, Linux
License
GPLv3 · Free & Open Source
Category
Graphics
Released
Oct 8, 2024
Official page
krita.org

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  • ✓ Download only from krita.org — the Windows Store version funds development but third-party mirrors may not be safe.
  • ✓ Krita is free from krita.org; paid Store listings are a donation, not a different product.
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Key features

  • ▹Over 100 professional, customizable brushes
  • ▹Full layer support with masks and blending modes
  • ▹Vector tools and text for comics and illustration
  • ▹Frame-by-frame raster animation

Requirements

  • ▹Windows 8.1+ / macOS 10.14+ / modern Linux
  • ▹OpenGL 3.0 capable GPU recommended
  • ▹~350 MB free disk space

How to install Krita

  1. 1 Click 'Proceed to official download' to open krita.org.
  2. 2 Choose the installer for your OS (or the portable build on Windows).
  3. 3 (Recommended) Verify the download with our Hash Calculator against the published hash.
  4. 4 Run the installer and launch Krita.
  5. 5 Create a new canvas and test a brush to confirm it works.