Krita
A professional free and open source painting program.
Overview
Krita is a free and open-source raster graphics editor designed primarily for digital painting and 2D animation. It features an OpenGL-accelerated canvas, color management support, an advanced brush engine, non-destructive layers and masks, group-based layer management, vector artwork support and switchable customization profiles.
✨ Key Features
- Extensive brush engine
- Animation timeline docker
- Onion skinning
- Import audio
- Vector and text tools
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Excellent brush engine for digital painting
- Free and open-source
Unique Value: Offers a powerful and free solution for digital painting and frame-by-frame animation.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- A strong free alternative to Photoshop for digital painting with added animation features.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Complex cut-out animation requiring advanced rigging tools.
🏆 Alternatives
Provides a more painterly feel and better brush customization than many other free tools.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Full access to all features.
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