I've tried to use Krita a couple of years ago but it didn't scale well on my Surface Pro 3 so I gave up on it. I'm trying it again and it's improved but still has certain nagging issues that kill my workflow. Krita supports pinch and zoom but doesn't support touch enabled canvas rotation? That makes no sense especially in a Windows 10/Surface environment in 2017. Krita also doesn't support Surface Pen eraser functions. Specifically, being able to erase using the top of the Surface Pen. This is supported in a lot of other creative applications. Not a dealbreaker but still weird. Why are Brush Presets not more prominent in the layout? The default left side tool bar is okay, but the default brush sucks, and the eraser tool isn't among the default toolbar. It's a weird layout choice IMO because an actual pencil tool isn't even a focus upon startup. Krita has great potential but the layout still needs work and it has issues that lower it compared to similar applications.
30 June 2017
Bought it intending to use a stylus with my 2 in 1 but it doesn't even work. Waste of $10 tbh.
22 June 2017
Best Photoshop alternative out there. Runs best on Nvidia or Intel GPUs (if you have performance issues go ask about it on forums). Supported the kickstarter and now supporting it here.
19 June 2017
I'm a digital artist, this app is solid. Negative reviews? More like clueless users... Krita is the bees-knees in performance and functionality, i love it (I've owned the steam paid & linux free versions). Support the developers, buy it today :) www.artbynate.com
16 June 2017
I've been using for 3 years now and it's one of the best painting applications I've used still can't this app is free.
14 June 2017
I would never recommend this app to anyone its laggy and very difficult to use and gives no tutorial or instructions when you first try to use the app.
13 June 2017
This app was made on the Linux platform, meaning it is open source (free, user editable, etc). Though take in consideration that open source software has a minor performance impact compared to native stuff but it works on (or can be made to) any platform. With it's photoshop compatibility it is a great tool for students and the enthusiast. I have a lot of fun with this and have made some great work thanks to the tools. Also, the brush stabilizers help with shaky hands.
13 June 2017
Never in my LIFE have I ever found a harder to use app! I can't stand this in the least! I'd give it a zero star rating if I could, as soon as I can, it will be uninstalled! Worst download ever. >.<
10 June 2017
It's really cool, I hope it will be improved over time and get as professional as Photoshop.
And to those who cry that it doesn't run smoothly on their so called "i7" - Are you sure you got an i7? Because I run a Xeon W3520 and it works flawlessly" :)
9 June 2017
No problems on my end, no stability issues or lagginess with normal use. I had default settings, and I wasnt using too many layers. People should be warned though: it hasn't been made more touch friendly in this version, and I couldn't get the eraser button on my pen to work. Not sure there are any changes at all... Good thing is that people who don't know Krita can now feel a little safer downloading it.
I'm gonna keep drawing in xade software's Leonardo for better tablet experience, but when doing advanced stuff Krita is a great replacement for PhotoShop imo, for those that cant afford it.
As always, I'm so grateful to the developers, great job! A little confused about how it ended up in the Windows Store though. Perhaps it has something to do with Windows 10s? So that people can install the desktop app even if they have Windows 10s?
9 June 2017
I downloaded the old Win32 Krita app a while ago, and liked it a lot. It's great to see it in the Windows Store! Updates are much easier now. Can't wait until the touchscreen version makes it, too!
8 June 2017
Great!
8 June 2017
Fantastic win32 app, great addition to the store!
1 June 2017
Nice to have a UWP version of this great art application. It is better than Phtotoshop for drawing and painting and it is open-source.
31 May 2017
So far no problems at all. Launch 7 seconds faster (mine on Core i7 Laptop Windows 10 Creators Update). Smooth and no lag.
29 May 2017
This runs so poorly its not even worth installing. I'm on an I7 extreme chip. Anyone saying to get a better machine, there isnt one. This thing runs really bad when you start moving layers and get into layers with curves on them. The canvas is slow, moving things is slow.
29 May 2017
No problems here, thanks for adding it to the store.
19 May 2017
Those complaining about lag- get a better PC! Mine works wonderfully at the moment. My only complaint is that additional drivers may be required to fix the pen pressure issues.
14 May 2017
This app is WAY too laggy.
11 May 2017
worked once even then the lines where laggy as fu and then it said I couldn't open it
2 July 2017
I've tried to use Krita a couple of years ago but it didn't scale well on my Surface Pro 3 so I gave up on it. I'm trying it again and it's improved but still has certain nagging issues that kill my workflow. Krita supports pinch and zoom but doesn't support touch enabled canvas rotation? That makes no sense especially in a Windows 10/Surface environment in 2017. Krita also doesn't support Surface Pen eraser functions. Specifically, being able to erase using the top of the Surface Pen. This is supported in a lot of other creative applications. Not a dealbreaker but still weird. Why are Brush Presets not more prominent in the layout? The default left side tool bar is okay, but the default brush sucks, and the eraser tool isn't among the default toolbar. It's a weird layout choice IMO because an actual pencil tool isn't even a focus upon startup. Krita has great potential but the layout still needs work and it has issues that lower it compared to similar applications.
30 June 2017
Bought it intending to use a stylus with my 2 in 1 but it doesn't even work. Waste of $10 tbh.
22 June 2017
Best Photoshop alternative out there. Runs best on Nvidia or Intel GPUs (if you have performance issues go ask about it on forums). Supported the kickstarter and now supporting it here.
19 June 2017
I'm a digital artist, this app is solid. Negative reviews? More like clueless users... Krita is the bees-knees in performance and functionality, i love it (I've owned the steam paid & linux free versions). Support the developers, buy it today :) www.artbynate.com
16 June 2017
I've been using for 3 years now and it's one of the best painting applications I've used still can't this app is free.
14 June 2017
I would never recommend this app to anyone its laggy and very difficult to use and gives no tutorial or instructions when you first try to use the app.
13 June 2017
This app was made on the Linux platform, meaning it is open source (free, user editable, etc). Though take in consideration that open source software has a minor performance impact compared to native stuff but it works on (or can be made to) any platform. With it's photoshop compatibility it is a great tool for students and the enthusiast. I have a lot of fun with this and have made some great work thanks to the tools. Also, the brush stabilizers help with shaky hands.
13 June 2017
Never in my LIFE have I ever found a harder to use app! I can't stand this in the least! I'd give it a zero star rating if I could, as soon as I can, it will be uninstalled! Worst download ever. >.<
10 June 2017
It's really cool, I hope it will be improved over time and get as professional as Photoshop. And to those who cry that it doesn't run smoothly on their so called "i7" - Are you sure you got an i7? Because I run a Xeon W3520 and it works flawlessly" :)
9 June 2017
No problems on my end, no stability issues or lagginess with normal use. I had default settings, and I wasnt using too many layers. People should be warned though: it hasn't been made more touch friendly in this version, and I couldn't get the eraser button on my pen to work. Not sure there are any changes at all... Good thing is that people who don't know Krita can now feel a little safer downloading it. I'm gonna keep drawing in xade software's Leonardo for better tablet experience, but when doing advanced stuff Krita is a great replacement for PhotoShop imo, for those that cant afford it. As always, I'm so grateful to the developers, great job! A little confused about how it ended up in the Windows Store though. Perhaps it has something to do with Windows 10s? So that people can install the desktop app even if they have Windows 10s?
9 June 2017
I downloaded the old Win32 Krita app a while ago, and liked it a lot. It's great to see it in the Windows Store! Updates are much easier now. Can't wait until the touchscreen version makes it, too!
8 June 2017
Great!
8 June 2017
Fantastic win32 app, great addition to the store!
1 June 2017
Nice to have a UWP version of this great art application. It is better than Phtotoshop for drawing and painting and it is open-source.
31 May 2017
So far no problems at all. Launch 7 seconds faster (mine on Core i7 Laptop Windows 10 Creators Update). Smooth and no lag.
29 May 2017
This runs so poorly its not even worth installing. I'm on an I7 extreme chip. Anyone saying to get a better machine, there isnt one. This thing runs really bad when you start moving layers and get into layers with curves on them. The canvas is slow, moving things is slow.
29 May 2017
No problems here, thanks for adding it to the store.
19 May 2017
Those complaining about lag- get a better PC! Mine works wonderfully at the moment. My only complaint is that additional drivers may be required to fix the pen pressure issues.
14 May 2017
This app is WAY too laggy.
11 May 2017
worked once even then the lines where laggy as fu and then it said I couldn't open it