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Krita

Professional painting and illustration app.

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Official source: krita.orgLast verified: awaiting review · How we check softwareDeveloper: Krita Foundation

What is Krita?

Professional painting and illustration app.

Key features

  • Brush engines
  • Animation tools
  • Pen tablet support

Who should use Krita?

Supported platforms

PlatformHow to get it
Windows
macOS
Linux
Android

Pricing & licence

Open Source Free and open source

Open source: the source code is public, so anyone can inspect it, and it's free to use.

Prices change, so check krita.org for current pricing.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Loved by digital artists
  • Free

Cons

  • Less suited to photo editing

Installation

Windows

Windows · Winget
PS> winget install --id KDE.Krita --exact --source winget

Install Krita with the rest of your Windows setup

macOS

Mac · Homebrew
$ brew install --cask krita

Install Krita with the rest of your macOS setup

Linux

Linux · Flatpak (any distribution)
$ flatpak install flathub org.kde.krita
Linux · APT (Ubuntu and Debian-based)
$ sudo apt install krita

Install Krita with the rest of your Linux setup

Package names were checked against each official package registry, and commands install the same software as the official download. Only run commands you understand.

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Krita FAQ

Is Krita free?

Free and open source. It's also open source.

Which platforms does Krita support?

Krita is available for Windows, macOS, Linux and Android. It isn't available for iPhone & iPad.

Can I install Krita with Winget?

Yes. Run "winget install --id KDE.Krita --exact --source winget" in PowerShell or Windows Terminal. The package ID was checked against Microsoft's official Winget repository.

Can I install Krita with Homebrew?

Yes. Run "brew install --cask krita" in Terminal.

What are the alternatives to Krita?

Common alternatives include GIMP and Adobe Photoshop. See the full list of Krita alternatives for how they differ.

Where can I download Krita safely?

From the official website, krita.org, or from Google Play. Aptorise links only to official sources and never hosts installers.