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| Software | Best For | Platform | Pricing | Key Features | Rating | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Adobe Photoshop
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Illustration, Photo editing | Win / Mac / iPad | $20.99/mo | Infinite Brushes Advanced Layers | 4.9 | |
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Procreate
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iPad illustration, sketching | iPadOS | $12.99 (one-time) | Streamlined UI Time-lapse Replay | 4.8 | |
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Clip Studio Paint
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Manga & Comic Art | Win / Mac / iPad / Android | $4.50/mo or $219 | Vector Layers Panel Tools | 4.7 | |
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Krita
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Digital Painting (Free) | Win / Mac / Linux | Free / Donation | Open Source Brush Stabilizers | 4.6 | |
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Affinity Photo
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Professional Photo Editing | Win / Mac / iPad | $69.99 (one-time) | Live Filters No Subscription | 4.7 |
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