Halla Rempt
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Free, open-source digital painting app — 100+ brushes, animation tools, and full PSD support.
What is Krita?
Krita is a free, open-source digital painting application made by artists, for artists. It includes over 100 professionally crafted brushes, a brush stabilizer, pop-up palette, layer management, PSD import/export, HDR painting, and a frame-by-frame animation timeline. Available on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Used by concept artists, illustrators, comic creators, and texture painters as a free alternative to Photoshop and Clip Studio Paint.
Features
- 100+ professional brushes
- Frame-by-frame animation
- PSD file support
- Fully open source
FAQs
Common questions about Krita
Is Krita free?
Yes, Krita is 100% free and open source. You can optionally buy it on Steam to support development.
Can Krita open Photoshop files?
Yes, Krita supports PSD import and export with layers.
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