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The Three Best Free Digital Art Software

By: Abigail Abueva

    There are many digital art software out there—both those which you need to purchase or are free of charge. For the new artists out there on a budget, it is crucial to find software that offers the most. 

    In my review, I'll be going over the pros and cons of three free digital art software and my suggestions as somebody who has used them.


   Krita


    Pros: Free, Many different brush selections, simple interface, offers a variety of layer options, customizable workspace, offers animation tools, has blending mode functions, available on Mac, Linux, and Windows.

Cons: Lesser-known program—fewer resources and tutorials, doesn't offer nearly as much as paid programs, may be slower and crash for older computers, doesn't offer descriptions on latest updates, text tool isn't as useful, limited support compared to Adobe or Clip Studio.

    As an artist who used this program when I first started drawing, I enjoyed it as it offered a variety of tools in comparison to other free programs.  It is catered more towards digital art/painting, and that is what I specialize in. It includes animating as well, which I found pretty neat since I wanted to explore and learn more about animating. However, compared to paid programs, it is lacking as they offer a lot more (hence why you have to pay). For semi-beginners, I would recommend Krita as a free program for sure.

    This video goes in-depth on how to use Krita, so for those interested in learning more about how to use it, feel free to watch it!


Gimp














Pros: Free, allows you to edit images of different formats, provides many tools and features, workspace is similar to Photoshop, easy for beginners to get the hang of, customizable workspace, easier to learn than Photoshop, can be used for digital painting, compatible with OSX, Linux, Windows, and GNU.

Cons: Catered more towards photo editors, the user interface can be confusing at first, not as many features as paid-for programs, and no phone or tablet app is available.

    I've used Gimp before and Adobe Photoshop. Gimp is very similar to Photoshop in terms of the workspace and can be great for both editing photos and digital art. The downside is that it can be confusing at first, so artists may need to watch tutorials to further understand the program better.


   Medibang Paint


Pros: Free, digital painting and drawing, software, supports pressure-sensitive tablets, customizable workspace, has dark theme, beginner-friendly

Cons: Not many advanced features compared to paid-for programs, customizing and creating brushes can be difficult, many users report minor lagging issues, and typography features are very limited.


    I've used Medibang Paint before, and it is a very simple and straightforward program! I would highly recommend it for beginner artists, but for those who are more familiar with digital art, it can be restricting. There isn't a lot to use on Medibang since it's beginner-friendly.

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