Krita is a free, open-source painting app with brushes, layers and animation tools. It runs on Windows, macOS and Linux, with an Android version for tablets.
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Read the Krita 5.3 manual for guidance on using the digital painting application and its features.
About Docs
This site is the online user manual for Krita 5.3, a sketching and painting program for digital artists. Krita is described as designed for illustrations, concept art, matte painting, textures, comics, and animations. The manual includes a reference listing of the available tools, guides for users moving from other applications, general art and technology concepts, and an FAQ. It also links to tutorials made by developers and users, and to resources such as textures, brush packs, and Python plugins. The manual can be downloaded as an EPUB.
The manual states that Krita is not intended as a replacement for Photoshop. Other programs may have more features for image manipulation tasks, such as stitching photos together, while Krita's tools focus on digital painting, concept art, illustration, and texturing. The content is specific to Krita 5.3.
Key features
- Online manual covering features of Krita 5.3
- Guides for users transitioning from other applications
- Developer and user-made tutorials showing Krita in use
- Reference listing of the tools available in Krita
- Resources including textures, brush packs, and Python plugins
- Downloadable EPUB version of the manual
Best for: Digital artists who are learning Krita 5.3 or moving to it from another painting or drawing application.
Good for
- Documents a specific version, Krita 5.3
- Includes tutorials from both developers and users
- Available as a downloadable EPUB file
Watch out for
- Krita is not intended as a replacement for Photoshop
- Other programs may have more features for tasks such as stitching photos
Docs at a glance
- Website
- docs.krita.org/en
- Category
- Design & Creative › Image Creation & Editing
- Type
- Online tool
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Docs FAQ
Which version of Krita does the manual cover?
The manual is titled the Krita 5.3 Manual and documents that version.
Can the manual be downloaded?
Yes. The manual can be downloaded as an EPUB.
Is Krita a replacement for Photoshop?
The manual states that Krita is not intended as a replacement for Photoshop. Other programs may have more features for image manipulation tasks, such as stitching photos together.
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