SmoothDraw is Windows drawing software with brushes, retouching tools, and layers for painting and editing pictures.
Krita
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.
About Krita
Krita focuses on digital painting, with brush engines, layers, drawing assistants and animation tools. It is free and open source. These tools make it a candidate for illustration and painted artwork; compare the documented features with the kinds of image editing you need.
The project provides desktop downloads for Windows, macOS and Linux and an Android version for tablets. Its download page also lists optional paid store versions that support development. The project does not provide an iPhone or iPad version.
Key features
- Brush engines and stabilizers
- Layers and drawing assistants
- Animation tools
Best for: Digital artists who want a painting application for desktop or an Android tablet.
Good for
- Free project downloads and open source code
- Tools designed for painting and illustration
Watch out for
- No official iPhone or iPad version
- Some store distributions are paid
Krita at a glance
- Website
- krita.org/en
- Category
- Design & Creative › Image Creation & Editing
- Type
- App
- Pricing
- Free
- Platforms
- Android, Linux, macOS, Windows
- Details verified
- Oct 20, 2026 · Official source
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Krita FAQ
Is Krita free?
The project provides free downloads. Optional paid store versions help fund development.
Does Krita support iPad?
No. The official download page says iPads and iPhones are not supported.
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