Graphic Design Software
Pixelmator Pro
Pixelmator Pro is Apple’s image editor for Mac and iPad, combining photo editing, graphic design, vector tools, painting and machine-learning features.
$49.99 / one-timeTechZella Directory
Software for Digital painting in 2026
List of Digital painting Software | Last updated: September 23, 2026
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Digital painting Software
| # | Software / Tool | Best For | TechZella Score | User Rating | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Krita | Krita is free, open-source software for digital painting, illustration, image editing, comics,… | 8.8/10 | — | $0 / Paid |
| 2 | Affinity Photo | Professional photo editing within Affinity’s free desktop app, with RAW development, retouching,… | 8.7/10 | — | $0 / $180 |
| 3 | Pixelmator Pro | Pixelmator Pro is Apple’s image editor for Mac and iPad, combining photo… | 8.7/10 | — | $49.99 / $12.99 |
| 4 | GIMP | GIMP is a free, open-source desktop image editor for photo retouching, composition,… | 8.6/10 | — | $0 |
| 5 | Adobe Photoshop | Adobe Photoshop is raster-image editing software for photography, compositing, graphic design, digital… | 8.4/10 | — | US$22.99 / US$19.99 |
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Software for Digital painting in 2026
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Digital Painting Software
Krita
Krita is free, open-source software for digital painting, illustration, image editing, comics, and 2D animation.
$0 / one-time
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Graphic Design Software
Affinity Photo
Professional photo editing within Affinity’s free desktop app, with RAW development, retouching, compositing, layers, batch tools and optional Canva AI.
$0 / free
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Image Editing
GIMP
GIMP is a free, open-source desktop image editor for photo retouching, composition, digital art, batch processing and image conversion.
$0 / month
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Graphic Design Software
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop is raster-image editing software for photography, compositing, graphic design, digital painting, and AI-assisted image creation.
US$22.99 / month