Krita

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Version 6.0.4 License Open Source OS Windows

Direct download from the publisher’s own server — no repacks, no bundled installers. By Krita Foundation. Report a broken link

Krita — Krita is the free, open-source digital painting studio used by professional illustrators and concept artists.

Krita is built for drawing and painting rather than photo editing: brush engines, stabilizers and a distraction-free canvas that rival paid illustration software, from the KDE community, completely free.

Key features:

Hundreds of customizable brushes with a powerful brush engine
Line-smoothing stabilizers for clean inking
Full layer, mask and blending-mode support
Animation timeline for 2D frame-by-frame work
Opens and exports PSD, PNG, TIFF, EXR
Free and open source, no subscription ever

Frequently asked questions

Is Krita free? Why is it paid in some stores?

Krita is free from krita.org and our link. The paid Steam and Microsoft Store listings are voluntary ways to fund development, same software.

Krita or GIMP for drawing?

Krita, decisively. Its brush engines and stabilizers are built for artists; GIMP is better for photo editing.

Does Krita do animation?

Yes, a frame-by-frame animation timeline with onion skinning is built in.

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