# [Krita](<https://krita.org/>)

Free, open-source digital painting app — 100+ brushes, animation tools, and full PSD support.

[Free](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/top-free-apps>)·[Open Source](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/top-open-source-apps>)·[Illustration](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/top-illustration-apps>)·[Drawing](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/top-drawing-apps>)·[Animation](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/top-animation-apps>)

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![Krita preview 1](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/images/previews/krita-433bebcc36b8bab9ce59d7fd2e1cd90df4714c033f6dce998950a0159853b0be.png>)

## 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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