psd files – Photoshop’s main file with layers & such – with Krita! And also save. KRITA’s PHOTOSHOP COMPATIBILITYĪnother thing I was really happy about was the compatibility between these two software files! However, when you do, transitioning to Photoshop or other software it’s much easier, as they have a lot of similarities in functionality. (and tried others) But if you’re starting from scratch and are new to digital I believe it’s gonna take you a bit to get used to it.

The learning curve for me was really small because I came from using Photoshop. Now, I know looks can be deceiving but I wasn’t disappointed at all when I started using it. Ugly or childish-looking software doesn’t motivate you, doesn’t feel like you can create good art with it. – whenever I open certain softwares all I want to do it’s close them immediately. I very much feel that professional-looking software will make you feel better about using it. Krita’s interfaceĪnd why does the “look” of the software has to do with anything, you might be wondering? I mean, Krita is a professional software but the fact that it’s free sometimes makes people think it’s not. What I mean is: it looks and feels really professional. Krita looks & feels really similar to a software like Photoshop. I must say, the first time I opened the software I was really surprised. (I really don’t earn anything with this, just saying it as a sensible person)įor example, if you get it via Steam or Windows store (both about 9€) you’re already contributing a bit! ABOUT KRITA’S LOOK & FEEL So, if you try Krita for a bit and really like it – and you can afford it – please do consider supporting it, cause we all need more programs like this: affordable & good quality.

This last one is actually the reason I have two videos on the topic, that I’m gonna leave here: Which makes it easier to add info any time I find something new about Krita.

I ramble even in blog posts – which, I know, it’s a problem.īut, I tend to be better at following a structure in a blog post & keep the rambling to a minimum as I edit the posts. I’ve already done a couple of videos on this topic on YouTube and they have been quite popular, so I thought I’ll write a post about it because of a couple of reasons. It’s a review, but as I go you’ll see I’m comparing the pros & such mostly with Photoshop cause it’s the drawing program I know the most. Today I’m reviewing Krita, the open source – aka free – drawing program! Let’s review Krita! – the free alternative to Photoshop

Let’s review Krita! – the free alternative to Photoshop.

Krita drawing