Illustration
Bring ideas to life for published materials, fantasy art, films, games and manufacturing using the most diverse digital art software.
Make your own illustration
Create next-level results with trusted, professional digital art software. Sketch, paint, illustrate and produce unparalleled photo-art with hundreds of impeccably realistic artist-created brushes, superior blending, and an array of versatile art tools.
Paint from a blank canvas and create amazing photo art.
Create your own brushes, textures, patterns, palettes and so much more.
Enhance your paintings with creative additional brush packs.
We’ve got your canvas covered with every brush and media type possible. Craft your masterpiece with stunning reality using renowned dry, wet, and blending media.
Add depth, texture, or movement to your art that is virtually indistinguishable from traditional media.
Experiment with paint that will flow, mix, absorb and evaporate just like the real thing.
Choose from hard variants that reveal texture to soft media that glides on to cover just when you need it.
Physics-inspired brushes spring, flow and glow as they dynamically embellish your canvas.
Some of the most beloved brushes in Painter result in luscious strokes in the spirit of John Singer Sargent.
Artfully apply the brush effects of your choice to create fantastical elements in your art.
Paint with brushes that respond to angle, bearing, and flow data from a stylus, allowing for a truly realistic brushstroke.
Looking for even more brushes for particular workflows? Check out our additional brush packs.
Take a closer look at what artists are saying about Painter.
"I love the painterly feel I can create with the brushes."
- Isabelle Staub, Renowned Illustrator
"Single handedly the most realistic stock brushes any program can offer!"
- Collin Chan, Painter Master Elite
"Painter has excellent imitation of natural textures and brushes similar to traditional painting."
- Dmitry Marin, Renowned Digital Art Instructor
"Painter has endless options that support every art style imaginable."
- Jeremiah Trammell, Painter Platinum Prize Winner
"Best software for traditional painting."
- Ad van Bokhoven, Gallery Owner
Preserve file content with ease when transferring files between Photoshop and Painter.
Support for stylus tilt, rotation, bearing & pressure control creates the most natural painting experience.
Whether you’re a Mac or PC person, we support both platforms with licensing and subscription options to suit you.
Check out our user guides to see everything that’s included
Quick Start Guide User GuideStylize any image or photo using artificial intelligence and easily transform photos into paintings with powerful auto-painting and cloning tools.
* Supported versions: Windows 10, version 20H2 and later, as well as versions that will be released during the life cycle of Painter 2022
** Additional space may be required for Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7
