Overview
Krita is built around painting rather than general office or layout work. It is a practical direction for artists comparing Photoshop alternatives for drawing. Brush behavior, tablet input and your preferred painting workflow matter more than a long list of unrelated features.
What it is for
- Paint illustrations with brush and layer workflows.
- Explore painting aids and animation features listed by the project.
What to check first
- A painting application does not replace every photo-production or print workflow.
- Check tablet pressure, color requirements and file exchange with your collaborators.
A useful first test
Make a small painting using the brushes and tablet settings you normally rely on. Export both a flat image and the working document you need to exchange.
Cost and hosting
Free website downloads; paid store editions support development.
Primary sources
This is a review of official documentation and source repositories, not a hands-on certification. Test your own files before migrating.
Related comparisons
Alternative to Adobe Photoshop
Image editing & digital painting
Choose a photo editor or a painting application around your actual task.
Our take Start with GIMP for images or Krita for painting. PhotoCraft is Early Alpha.
Established options