
(3) In "Content" we can define the name of the project, how many layers must be populated and how the background of the canvas on which we will paint must be There is also a space to provide a brief description of the document. Furthermore there is the possibility to choose the most suitable color model for the device for which the image will be used (monitor, print, projector, etc.), the number of bits per pixel (which will define the number of colors available for depict the image) the profile for the range of colors and white suitable for our project, both for the colors and represents and for the use we will make of the image.

in pixels or inches), set the resolution for printing. (2) By choosing "Custom Document", in "Dimensions" we can set the page orientation, choose a predefined format from those available in the drop-down menu, set the dimensions precisely (e.g. (1) On the left there is a column in which we can choose certain templates, which will automatically provide structures and dimensions for drawing cartoon frames according to the Japanese model, or boxes for drawing comics, or sheets with typical dimensions for design work, or to work on images obtained from digital cameras, or to create textures. To create a new project, click on "Start > New File" in the initial screen, or in the menu "File > New", and in the popup window containing all possible initial settings Where you can select your preferred language from the drop-down menu next to a "Primary Language" If you click on "System Requirements" you will see what its system requirements are (for Windows version 8.1 is required, but it could also be used in Windows 7)Īfter installing and starting Krita, you will be faced with this configuration, called "Default"Īs you can see, the messages and names in the menu are in english most of the tutorials use this language, so it would be better not to change it to immediately have a correspondence between the tutorials on the Internet and the installed software, but if you want to change the interface language of Krita you can select from the menu "Settings > Switch Application Language"


You can download Krita at where it is available for Windows operating systems (the installer, but also the useful Portable format), macOs and Linux. In this tutorial in english we introduce Krita, an open source 2D graphics program widely used for painting and creating 2D animations, providing a quick overview of its main functions.
