About this tool
Painter is the old master of digital oils and media simulation on Mac and Windows. Traditional painters who want the closest desktop analogue to physical media still evaluate it.
No iPad edition that replaces the desktop. For wet media on the tablet, start with Fresco or Inspire Pro, then move a flattened file into Painter if you need the full media rack.
Details
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Category | Natural media |
| Jobs | Painting, Illustration |
| Surfaces | Mac, Windows |
| Website | www.painterartist.com |
| Pricing | Subscription or upgrade licenses |
| Added | 2026-08-23 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-23 |
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