Krita for PC

Art & DesignStichting Krita Foundation

Krita is a professional digital painting program.

BY CHRIS WETHERELL  | UPDATED December 13, 2025

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What's New

Version5.2.15
Size138.9 MB
What's NewRelease of Krita 5.2.15This is a bugfix release that fixes a lot of issues on Android and improves stylus support on Xiaomi tablets.

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Discover Krita: Your Free Art Studio

Are you looking for a powerful tool to draw and edit images? Meet Krita! It is an amazing program that puts a real, desktop-grade editor right at your fingertips. It’s perfect for anyone who wants to create digital art without spending any money.

Krita is a free, open-source program. This means you can get all its amazing features without ever seeing an ad or being asked to pay a monthly fee. It’s a tool built by a community that loves art, and it comes with a wonderfully helpful community of its own.

Made for a Bigger Canvas

The Best Experience on Tablets and PCs

Krita is designed to give you the best creative experience on larger screens. It truly shines on Android tablets and personal computers. The interface is simple but powerful, giving you all the tools you need in a clear layout. If you have a device like a Galaxy Fold, you’ll find it works great on the larger unfolded screen or when using Samsung DeX.

Great Support for Your Stylus

If you love to draw with a stylus, you will enjoy using Krita. It offers excellent support for the S-Pen. You can take advantage of amazing precision and pressure sensitivity. This helps make your digital drawings feel more natural, just like drawing on paper. Your lines can be thick or thin depending on how hard you press.

Powerful and Customizable

Krita is more than just a simple drawing app. It brings the power of a desktop program to your tablet. While it has lots of features, you can customize the workspace to fit your needs. The interface uses "dockers" that you can move around and arrange just the way you like. This makes it easy to keep your favorite tools handy without cluttering your screen.

Since the Android version is quite new, it is always getting better. This means you can look forward to even more great features and improvements over time, turning your device into a complete art studio.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Krita designed for mobile phones?

Krita provides the best experience on devices with larger screens, like tablets and PCs. While it can run on phones, the user interface is not yet optimized for smaller screens, which can make things feel a bit small.

Does Krita work well with a stylus like the S-Pen?

Yes, absolutely! Krita has great support for the S-Pen. It recognizes pressure sensitivity, which allows you to create very precise and expressive lines in your artwork.

How can I undo or redo an action?

Krita supports keyboard shortcuts. For example, you can use Ctrl-Z on a connected keyboard to undo your last action. This is a handy way to fix mistakes quickly as you work.

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How to Use Krita for PC

Are you wondering how to use Krita on your PC? While Krita is predominantly a mobile app, there are several ways to enjoy the full Krita experience on your desktop or laptop. Whether you're looking to access your messages, post stories, or use the popular filters, this guide will show you how to run Krita on PC seamlessly.

Why Use Krita on PC?

Using Krita on a PC can provide several advantages:

  • Larger Screen: Enjoy a bigger display for viewing snaps and stories.
  • Ease of Use: Use a keyboard for faster typing and navigation.
  • Multitasking: Easily switch between Krita and other applications.

Steps to Use Krita with BlueStacks

Download and Install BlueStacks:

  • Visit the BlueStacks official website and download the installer.
  • Open the installer file and follow the on-screen instructions to install BlueStacks on your PC.
  • Launch BlueStacks once the installation is complete.

Set Up BlueStacks:

  • Sign in with your Google account when prompted to access the Google Play Store.
  • Configure any initial settings and grant necessary permissions for optimal performance.

Install Krita:

  • Open the Google Play Store within BlueStacks.
  • Search for Krita and click on the app from the search results.
  • Click “Install” to download and install Krita.

Run Krita:

  • Open Krita from the Play Store or the BlueStacks home screen.
  • Log in with your Krita credentials or create a new account if you don’t have one.
  • Use Krita just like on a mobile device, utilizing your webcam for snaps, and accessing all features.

By following these steps, you can easily run Krita on PC using BlueStacks, enjoying a larger screen and enhanced multitasking capabilities. For more details, visit the BlueStacks support page.