PaintTool SAI Alternatives for iPad

PaintTool SAI is not available for iPad but there are plenty of alternatives with similar functionality. The best iPad alternative is Adobe Photoshop. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try MediBang Paint or ibis Paint X. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to PaintTool SAI and 17 are available for iPad so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting iPad alternatives to PaintTool SAI are Procreate, Clip Studio Paint, Tayasui Sketches and Paintstorm.

PaintTool SAI alternatives are mainly Digital Painting Tools but may also be Image Editors or Photo Editors. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of PaintTool SAI.

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Adobe Photoshop
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Image Editor
Digital Painting Tool
Photo Editor
Mac
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Online
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236 Adobe Photoshop alternatives
Adobe Photoshop is a raster graphics editor developed and published by Adobe Inc. for Windows and macOS. It was originally created in 1988 by Thomas and John Knoll.
- - Adobe Photoshop is the most popular Web-based & iPad alternative to PaintTool SAI.
- - Adobe Photoshop is the most popular commercial alternative to PaintTool SAI.
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Adobe Photoshop Features
1. Support for LayersAdobe Photoshop supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
2. Color PickerAdobe Photoshop allows you to select and copy a color property from an image, object, or shape.
3. Content-Aware FillAdobe Photoshop can quickly remove objects from your photo and it will fill in the picture based on the rest of the available content.
4. Non Destructive EditingAdobe Photoshop can make changes to a file without overwriting the original data, which remains available in case you want to revert to it.
5. Hardware AcceleratedAdobe Photoshop can use the GPU and CPU to speed up rendering, conversion, and overall performance.
6. Pressure SensitivityAdobe Photoshop can change attributes like thickness or opacity, based on how much force you apply to your stylus/finger.
7. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsAdobe Photoshop can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
8. Works OfflineAdobe Photoshop can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
9. Drawing Tablet SupportAdobe Photoshop supports the use of external drawing tablets as input devices.
Color correction
Photo effects
Advanced brush settings
Image Processing
Raster graphics
Intuitive Interface
Resizing dpi
License management
Integrated stock library
Drawing 2D
Comments about Adobe Photoshop as a Alternative to PaintTool SAI
Most users think Adobe Photoshop is a great PaintTool SAI alternative.
Because it's better. Duh.
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Photoshop is good. Because Photoshop can make an animation an we can draw an animate in this App
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The simplicity is not here. Too many options which I don't use.
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It isn't because it's not free.
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MediBang Paint
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Freemium • Proprietary
Digital Painting Tool
Mac
Windows
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
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74 MediBang Paint alternatives
MediBang Paint is a lightweight software for illustration and making comic books on Windows and Mac OS.
- - MediBang Paint is the most popular Android & iPhone alternative to PaintTool SAI.
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MediBang Paint Features
1. Pressure SensitivityMediBang Paint can change attributes like thickness or opacity, based on how much force you apply to your stylus/finger.
2. Keyframe AnimationCompositions can be keyframed in MediBang Paint, allowing you to change the parameters over time.
3. Support for LayersMediBang Paint supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
4. Drawing Tablet SupportMediBang Paint supports the use of external drawing tablets as input devices.
5. Dark ModeMediBang Paint supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
6. Custom BrushesYou can use modified/custom brushes in MediBang Paint.
7. LightweightMediBang Paint consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
Multi-choice brushes
Digital-painting focused
Color blending
Pen Stabilization
Category Filters
Blending brushes
Texture for brushes
Gradients
Comic templates
No Subscription
Comments about MediBang Paint as a Alternative to PaintTool SAI
Almost everyone thinks MediBang Paint is a great PaintTool SAI alternative.
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I usually use it and I really like the way the lines look like. But now it's a little bit complicated to cope with all the brushes and drawing in digital programs.
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it has features sai dosent have
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the app is filled with a bunch of tools and not enough explaniton
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I love the dark UI and how organized it is
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Cause paint tool said is cool and now it's gonna be cooler
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ibis Paint X
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Freemium • Proprietary
Digital Painting Tool
Image Editor
Windows
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
HUAWEI AppGallery
iPad
44 ibis Paint X alternatives
ibis Paint is an easy yet powerful drawing app made with tools for sketching manga right at your fingertips.
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ibis Paint X Features
1. Pressure Sensitivityibis Paint X can change attributes like thickness or opacity, based on how much force you apply to your stylus/finger.
2. Custom BrushesYou can use modified/custom brushes in ibis Paint X.
3. Support for Layersibis Paint X supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
Color blending
Extract Drawing
Text tool
Realtime magic wand tool
Texture for brushes
Blur Filter
Brush Stabilizers
Pen Stabilization
Gradients
Creating colors
Comments about ibis Paint X as a Alternative to PaintTool SAI
Almost everyone thinks ibis Paint X is a great PaintTool SAI alternative.
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The app is very functional :) So many brushes and options. Maybe at the beginning everything's a bit complicated, but if get used to it it's very easy and effective. Also there's a chance of learning so many methods and styles of drawing by the new features and even from other artists. I definitley recommend this aplication :3
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It's like medibang, but you don't have good stabilization and stuff like that. it's a simular.
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Has a lot of features and the ones that are locked can be all unlocked at once if you watch one add, really good alternative but sadly it's only for phone users
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It is a good alternative for people who use phones, but it is not for PC users like me.
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It's a little complicated in the beginning, but after a time it's easy to use. It has a lot of tools and things like that, it's incredible
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Procreate
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Paid • Proprietary
Digital Painting Tool
Image Editor
Vector Graphic App
iPhone
iPad
49 Procreate alternatives
Procreate is a multi-award winning, creative illustration app built from the ground up for iPad with a pocket-sized variant for iPhone. The app features a complete, professional toolset that's accessible while still providing the power and flexibility of desktop counterparts.
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Procreate Features
1. Custom BrushesYou can use modified/custom brushes in Procreate.
2. Ad-freeProcreate doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. Dark ModeProcreate supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
4. Support for LayersProcreate supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
5. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Procreate without registration.
6. Pressure SensitivityProcreate can change attributes like thickness or opacity, based on how much force you apply to your stylus/finger.
7. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
8. Works OfflineProcreate can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
9. Drawing Tablet SupportProcreate supports the use of external drawing tablets as input devices.
Apple Pencil support
Texture for brushes
Drawing 2D
Love
Digital Drawing
Digital-painting focused
Sketching
Free hand drawing
Open PSD files
Tablet support
Opinions about Procreate as a Alternative to PaintTool SAI
Almost everyone thinks Procreate is a great PaintTool SAI alternative.
Clip Studio Paint
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Digital Painting Tool
Image Editor
Vector Graphic App
Mac
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Android
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Android Tablet
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Samsung Apps
103 Clip Studio Paint alternatives
Clip Studio Paint, previously Manga Studio or ComicStudio in Japan, is a family of software applications for Mac OS X and Microsoft Windows used for the digital creation of comics and manga.
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Clip Studio Paint Features
1. Pressure SensitivityClip Studio Paint can change attributes like thickness or opacity, based on how much force you apply to your stylus/finger.
2. Support for LayersClip Studio Paint supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
3. Keyframe AnimationCompositions can be keyframed in Clip Studio Paint, allowing you to change the parameters over time.
4. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
5. Drawing Tablet SupportClip Studio Paint supports the use of external drawing tablets as input devices.
Optimal performance
Texture for brushes
Customizable
Open PSD files
Smooth lines
Built-in 3D model viewer
Tablet support
Vector strokes
Natural media painting
Vectorgraphic support
Comments about Clip Studio Paint as a Alternative to PaintTool SAI
Almost everyone thinks Clip Studio Paint is a great PaintTool SAI alternative.
It has very smooth drawing
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files don't seem compatible with posting to deviant art, has a bit of a learning curve
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not only can both do illustration, but CSP can do comics with ease and finesse, seriously if you wanna make comics, get csp.
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Tayasui Sketches
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Android Tablet
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69 Tayasui Sketches alternatives
Sketches is a perfect mix of beauty, simplicity and power, a truly unique combination you won't find anywhere else.
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Tayasui Sketches Features
1. Distraction-freeTayasui Sketches has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
2. Drawing Tablet SupportTayasui Sketches supports the use of external drawing tablets as input devices.
3. Support for LayersTayasui Sketches supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
4. Custom BrushesYou can use modified/custom brushes in Tayasui Sketches.
Apple Pencil support
Automatic brightness dimming
Open PSD files
Support for styluses
Color blending
Sketching
Comments about Tayasui Sketches as a Alternative to PaintTool SAI
Most users think Tayasui Sketches is a great PaintTool SAI alternative.
Tayasui Sketches is a great app for painting and drawing, but it doesn't have the animation features I was looking for.
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Paintstorm
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Digital Painting Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
iPad
41 Paintstorm alternatives
Paintstorm Studio is created for professional digital painting. And a major role in this program play the brushes. We did our best so that you can easily and quickly adjust the brushes suitable for your painting style.
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Paintstorm Features
Multi-choice brushes
Google Drive integration
Opinions about Paintstorm as a Alternative to PaintTool SAI
Almost everyone thinks Paintstorm is a great PaintTool SAI alternative.