What it is
Krita is a local digital painting and illustration application with brushes, layers, animation features, and artist-focused workflows. It is a strong free option for concept art, texture work, comics, and visual production.
Free tier summary
Krita is free and open source. Practical limits are local hardware, file complexity, brush packs, plug-ins, and any third-party assets used in the artwork.
Best for
- Digital painting
- Concept art
- Texture and illustration work
Limitations
- Desktop workflow
- Large files need hardware
- Third-party asset rights vary
License / commercial use notes
Krita is GPL-licensed, and Krita's license page states artwork created with Krita is the creator's property.