Krita Reviews

Pros

This feels like one of the top image editors available right now, with a wide range of editing tools all gathered in one place.

Cons

I honestly don't have any complaints. I really enjoy using the software.

Pros

Right away the huge brush selection won me over especially when comparing it to Photoshop which it inevitably gets measured against. I also appreciated the stroke smoothing, the presence of the filter layer for applying non-destructive edits and the freedom to move panels around however I want to build my ideal workspace. On top of that the price is definitely a strong point.

Cons

One thing that still holds it back is the selection tools as they seem imprecise. Also cutting out images is not always as quick or easy as it should be. These days I often end up relying on online tools to help with that part.

Pros

One thing I really like about Krita is how well it lets me edit images especially 2D artwork. Before using it, I used to spend hundreds of dollars hiring graphic designers just to handle small adjustments like color changes. Now I can take care of those edits on my own with this tool which feels incredibly empowering.

Cons

My only real issue with it is the sheer number of tools available on the dashboard. If you are new to this kind of software, all the menu options can feel pretty overwhelming at first. That said spending a bit of time with the tutorials really helps make things clearer.

Pros

It helps me improve the drawings I make with my graphics tablet.

Cons

Its features can feel a bit scattered and it's somewhat slow.

Pros

Being open source is a huge plus and it works well with drawing tablets while staying user friendly and lightweight. I use it to create posters for my events business alongside Canva which is faster but more expensive and less capable when it comes to producing high-quality media, as well as Photoshop and Lightroom. I also draw and it lets me make really strong illustrations even without having a lot of practice.

Cons

I noticed that it does not offer any AI-powered tools but that's something I can use Photoshop for instead.

Pros

Since Krita is free, it was a nice option to get started with and it was not too hard to find my way around. As a mobile digital artist trying to learn a similar program on a computer, I felt like it was approachable and accessible.

Cons

The part I didn't enjoy was how tiny all the buttons felt. I also was not a fan of the color picker and having to reset my brush size every time I changed brushes or switched to the eraser got frustrating.

Pros

Coming from some past use with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, I can say Krita packs a feature set that feels very comparable to Photoshop, even though I'm not a professional artist or photo editor. The biggest plus is that it's affordable for basically anyone. And you can get it completely free from the official website or pick it up on Steam for about $10 which gives you automatic updates while also supporting the developers. I started with the free version myself, then decided to buy it on Steam because I wanted to back the amount of work the team has clearly put into it.

Cons

Its vector graphics tools are not really on the same level as Adobe Illustrator although the core basics are included which is still better than having nothing at all. So if you need stronger vector capabilities, I'd suggest using Inkscape as a free alternative for that part of the workflow.