MediBang Paint

Create stunning artwork on Windows and Mac with versatile brushes, layer control, and gradients.

Freemium
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Windows, macOS
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Image GenerationAI Tools for Drawing

Free plan available
No credit card

What is MediBang Paint?

MediBang Paint is a digital painting application available for Windows and Mac. It's designed for illustrators, comic artists, and digital painters who need a straightforward tool with essential drawing features. The software offers a selection of brushes, layer management, and gradient tools that cover the fundamentals of digital art creation. It works as a freemium application, so you can start using core features without paying, with optional upgrades available. The tool is particularly popular among manga and comic creators, though it suits general digital painting as well.

Key features

Brush library

Access a range of customisable brushes for different painting styles and techniques

Layer control

Organise your artwork using multiple layers with blend modes and opacity adjustments

Gradient tools

Create smooth colour transitions and gradients within your compositions

Cloud storage integration

Save and access your projects across devices through cloud backup

Comic panel tools

Dedicated features for creating comic layouts and speech bubbles

Windows and Mac support

Cross-platform availability for different operating systems

Pros & cons

Advantages

Free version is functional and doesn't require a paid subscription to start creating
Good selection of brushes and tools suitable for both illustration and comic art
Layer system is intuitive and allows non-destructive editing workflows
Cloud synchronisation helps you work across multiple devices

Limitations

Smaller community and third-party resource ecosystem compared to industry-standard alternatives
Performance can be slower on older or less powerful computers when working with complex projects