Krita

Completely free and open-source (GPL)

About Krita

Krita is a free, open-source digital painting application built for illustrators, concept artists, and texture painters. Features a brush engine with 100+ brushes, animation tools, vector tools, and a non-destructive layer system. Excellent alternative to Adobe Creative Cloud for digital art.

Highlights

• ✓ 100+ professional brushes out of the box
• ✓ Built-in animation timeline and tools
• ✓ HDR painting and advanced color management
• ✓ Supports PSD file import and export

Limitations

• ✗ Focused on painting — not a general design tool
• ✗ No vector-first workflow like Illustrator
• ✗ No real-time collaboration features

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