Krita

by KDE / Krita Foundation · Graphics, photo & 3D

Open sourceWindowsMacLinux

Open-source digital painting app made for artists.

Official download from krita.org (opens in a new tab)

Opens krita.org, KDE / Krita Foundation's own site. No mirror, no bundle.

Overview

What is Krita?

Krita is built for illustration, concept art and comics, with brush engines, stabilisers, animation timelines and pen-tablet support.

Key features

  • Over 100 brushes and brush engines
  • Pen pressure and stabilisers
  • Frame-by-frame animation
  • Comic panel templates

Best for

  • Digital painting with a drawing tablet
  • Comic and manga artists
  • 2D animation

Included in starter kits

Install

How to install Krita

  1. 1Open the official Krita download page on krita.org.
  2. 2Pick the build for your system (Windows, Mac, Linux; check x64, ARM or Apple silicon where offered).
  3. 3Run the installer and read each screen; decline anything you did not ask for.
  4. 4Keep it updated from the app's own updater or your package manager.

Install from the command line

  • Windows · winget

    winget install --id KDE.Krita -e --source winget

  • Mac · Homebrew

    brew install --cask krita

  • Linux · Flatpak (Flathub)

    flatpak install flathub org.kde.krita

Package IDs checked against the public winget, Homebrew and Flathub repositories on 1 Nov 2026. Build a script for several apps.

Safety

Download Krita safely

  • Check the domain

    The real download lives on krita.org. Look-alike domains and search ads are the most common trap.

  • Skip mirrors

    Download portals can wrap installers in adware or old versions. You never need them for this app.

  • Verify if you can

    If the publisher lists a checksum, compare it with our in-browser checker before running the file.

  • Watch the installer

    Untick extras, browser changes or trials you did not ask for.

Open the checksum checker

Alternatives

Krita alternatives

Other graphics, photo & 3d apps, closest platform match first.

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FAQ

Krita questions

Where can I download Krita safely?

Download Krita only from KDE / Krita Foundation's official site at krita.org. Avoid mirror and "download portal" sites, which can bundle extra software with the installer.

Is Krita free?

Yes. Krita is open-source software and free to use.

Does Krita work on Windows, Mac and Linux?

Krita is available for Windows, Mac, Linux. Check KDE / Krita Foundation's download page for exact system requirements and whether your processor (x64, ARM or Apple silicon) is supported.

Can I install Krita from the command line?

Yes, with winget on Windows (winget install --id KDE.Krita -e); Homebrew on Mac (brew install --cask krita); Flatpak on Linux (flatpak install flathub org.kde.krita). Package managers fetch the publisher's files and make updates easy.

What are good alternatives to Krita?

See the alternatives section on this page and the full graphics, photo & 3d list on AltFTool, which shows each app's licence and platforms side by side.