krita ☆
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Description:
Free and open-source painting and sketching program
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 5.3.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @KritaApp  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: painting graphics art design creative
Install: brew install --cask krita
About:
Krita is a professional-grade digital painting application designed for concept artists, illustrators, and texture artists. It offers an advanced brush engine, non-destructive layer management, and a comprehensive toolset for creating high-quality raster graphics. The software is free and open-source, making it accessible to artists on any budget.
Key Features:
  • Advanced brush engine with customizable presets
  • Non-destructive layer system with masks and groups
  • HDR painting support and wide color management
  • Vector tools for text and shapes
Use Cases:
  • Concept art and digital illustration
  • Texture creation for 3D models and game assets
  • Comic book and manga art creation
Alternatives:
  • GIMP – GIMP is a general-purpose raster graphics editor, while Krita is specifically specialized for digital painting and drawing workflows.
  • Clip Studio Paint – Clip Studio Paint is a paid alternative with strong comic/manga tools and 3D model integration, whereas Krita is free and open-source.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Mar 31, 2026 10:30am 5.3.1 0 VERSION_BUMP f542515f
Mar 24, 2026 1:25pm 5.3.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 90d14a39
Feb 28, 2026 9:46am 5.2.16 0 VERSION_BUMP 7eb4b6a7
Jan 28, 2026 1:18pm 5.2.15 0 VERSION_BUMP b7ce2411
Sep 15, 2025 12:33pm 5.2.11 0 VERSION_BUMP 0ab1ce95
Jun 25, 2024 7:30pm 5.2.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 7c366963
Nov 1, 2023 12:45pm 5.2.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 064919bf
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