Ruwa
Ruwa is a free and open-source desktop application for digital painting and illustration on Windows. It combines a focused, customizable interface with a flexible brush system designed for both simple sketching and more detailed artwork.
Features
- Works Offline
- Custom Brushes
- Built-in Color Picker
- Support for Layers
- Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
- Live Preview
- No Tracking
- No registration required
- Drawing Tablet Support
- Hardware Accelerated
- Pressure Sensitivity
- No Coding Required
- Non Destructive Editing
- Ad-free
- Dark Mode
Ruwa News & Activities
Recent activities
- Lozar reviewed Ruwa
I've been using it for a long time. It's convenient for beginners just starting out. I'm happy with the frequent updates and quick communication with the developers.
- Lozar liked Ruwa
- luskus_deus added Ruwa
luskus_deus added Ruwa as alternative to Adobe Photoshop, GIMP, Krita and Paint.NET
Ruwa information
Developed by
LuskusDeus Licensing
Open Source (MPL-2.0) and Free product.Written in
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What is Ruwa?
Ruwa is a free and open-source desktop application for digital painting and illustration on Windows. It combines a focused, customizable interface with a flexible brush system designed for both simple sketching and more detailed artwork.
The application includes a brush library and a built-in brush editor with support for shape, color, texture, scattering, stabilization, blending, and other configurable parameters. Ruwa also provides layers, blending modes, adjustment layers, layer effects, color controls, a navigator, and customizable workspace panels.
The interface can be personalized with multiple themes, custom welcome images, adjustable UI scaling, and different layout options. Ruwa is designed to offer a clean and comfortable creative environment while remaining free, open-source, and accessible to artists.
Comments and Reviews
I've been using it for a long time. It's convenient for beginners just starting out. I'm happy with the frequent updates and quick communication with the developers.