SmoothDraw Alternatives for Linux

SmoothDraw is not available for Linux but there are some alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is Krita, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to SmoothDraw and five of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to SmoothDraw are MyPaint, xournal, AzPainter and imEditor.

SmoothDraw 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 SmoothDraw.

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SmoothDraw

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Digital Painting Tool

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Krita
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Free • Open Source
Digital Painting Tool
Image Editor
Photo Editor
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144 Krita alternatives
Krita is a professional Free and open source (FOSS) painting program. It is made by artists that want to see affordable art tools for everyone within concept art, texture and matte painters, illustrations and comics.
- - Krita is the most popular Windows, Mac, Linux & Android Tablet alternative to SmoothDraw.
- - Krita is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to SmoothDraw.
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Krita Features
1. Keyframe AnimationCompositions can be keyframed in Krita, allowing you to change the parameters over time.
2. LightweightKrita consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
3. Drawing Tablet SupportKrita supports the use of external drawing tablets as input devices.
4. Non Destructive EditingKrita allows you to make changes to a file without overwriting the original data, which remains available in case you want to revert to it.
5. Support for LayersKrita supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
6. Custom BrushesYou can use modified/custom brushes in Krita.
7. Color PickerKrita allows you to select and copy a color property from an image, object, or shape.
8. Dark ModeKrita supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
9. Pressure SensitivityKrita can change attributes like thickness or opacity, based on how much force you apply to your stylus/finger.
Digital Drawing
Blending brushes
Drawing 2D
Advanced brush settings
Digital-painting focused
Color blending
Sketching
Texture painting
Adjustment Layers
Customizable
Opinions about Krita as a Alternative to SmoothDraw
Almost everyone thinks Krita is a great SmoothDraw alternative.
MyPaint
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Free • Open Source
Digital Painting Tool
Image Editor
Photo Editor
Mac
Windows
Linux
PortableApps.com
127 MyPaint alternatives
MyPaint is a fast painting program with an emphasis on full-screen use. It lets you focus on the art instead of the program. You work on your canvas with minimum distractions, bringing up the interface only when you need it.
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MyPaint Features
1. Support for LayersMyPaint supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
2. Distraction-freeMyPaint has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
3. Drawing Tablet SupportMyPaint supports the use of external drawing tablets as input devices.
4. PortableMyPaint can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
5. Custom BrushesYou can use modified/custom brushes in MyPaint.
6. Ad-freeMyPaint doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
Sketching
Infinite canvas
Fullscreen support
Color blending
Opinions about MyPaint as a Alternative to SmoothDraw
Most users think MyPaint is a great SmoothDraw alternative.
xournal
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Free • Open Source
Note-taking Tool
Journaling App
Windows
Linux
43 xournal alternatives
Xournal is an application for notetaking, sketching, keeping a journal using a stylus. It is free software (GNU GPL) and runs on Linux (recent distributions), Windows and other GTK+/Gnome platforms.
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xournal Features
1. PDF annotationxournal support PDF Annotation for highlighting, notes etc
2. Handwritten Notesxournal supports writing by hand (or a stylus) and your text will be converted to text.
3. Drawing Tablet Supportxournal supports the use of external drawing tablets as input devices.
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Support for styluses
Sketching
Discontinued
It hasn't been updated since 2017, but there is an active fork Xournal++
AzPainter
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Free • Open Source
Digital Painting Tool
Image Editor
Linux
28 AzPainter alternatives
AzPainter is a full color painting program for Linux. It's a lightweight tool with tablet pressure support, and provides basic functions such as selection, layers, filters. you can use it for painting, image editing, or pixel art making.
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AzPainter Features
1. LightweightAzPainter consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Support for LayersAzPainter supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
3. Drawing Tablet SupportAzPainter supports the use of external drawing tablets as input devices.
Sketching
Tablet support
Pixel Art
Texture for brushes
Texture painting
imEditor
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Free • Open Source
Image Editor
Linux
84 imEditor alternatives
ImEditor is a simple image editor, supporting PNG, JPEG, WEBP, BMP, and ICO file types. It offers several tools to easily modify an image.
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