Krita
v5.3.4.1Open sourceReleased 7 Oct 2026
Free, professional digital painting app for artists and illustrators. By Krita Foundation (KDE)
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
- Android
By the ToolsBharat teamUpdated 7 Oct 2026How we check
Quick answer
Krita is open source software for Windows, macOS, Linux and Android from Krita Foundation (KDE). Free, professional digital painting app for artists and illustrators. Download it only from krita.org. The latest version we track is 5.3.4.1 (7 Oct 2026). ToolsBharat links straight to the publisher's own download page, with no bundled offers.
- Latest version:
- 5.3.4.1 (7 Oct 2026)
- Publisher:
- Krita Foundation (KDE)
- Official site:
- krita.org
- Licence:
- Open source — GPL-3.0
- Requirements:
- Windows 8.1 or later
Our verdict
Krita is the best free painting program for illustration, comics and concept art, with brush engines that rival paid apps. It is built for drawing rather than photo editing, so photographers will be happier with GIMP or darktable.
Key features
- Hundreds of customisable brushes with stabilisers
- Layer masks, filters and a wrap-around mode for textures
- Frame-by-frame animation timeline
- Opens and saves PSD files
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- Photo resizer (KB, pixels, cm)Resize a photo to an exact KB or pixel size for a form.
- Image compressorReduce a photo's size in KB without visible loss.
- Passport size photo makerMake passport photos and print a sheet of them.
- Photo background changer (white, blue)Switch a photo's background to plain white or blue.
Pros
- Pro: Excellent pen-tablet support
- Pro: No paid tier or ads
- Pro: Portable build available
Cons
- Con: Not meant for photo retouching
- Con: New Windows releases are 64-bit only
What's new in 5.3.4.1
See what changed in 5.3.4.1 in the official release notes
Version history
Version 5.3.4.1Latest
7 Oct 2026- SHA-256
- The developer does not publish one
- Source
- Release notes
Official downloads by platform
For Windows, use the Download button. Other platforms go straight to the publisher's own page or official store.
Requirements
- OS
- Windows 8.1 or later
- Architecture
- 64-bit
Licence
- Type
- Open source
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Publisher
- krita.org
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Checked 30 Oct 2026
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Krita
5.3.4.1 · Not stated