Can I Run Krita?

Last updated: 21 October 2021

You must be wondering, can my PC run Krita? On this page you will find Krita system requirements for PC (Windows and Linux). We constantly update our data to provide you with latest and most accurate requirements.

Test your PC to see if it will run Krita or check system requirement details for CPU, operating system, graphics and sound cards, required disk space and more for each of the supported platforms.

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Can I run it: Krita

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Can my PC run Krita?

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  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. Your computer’s CPU name will be displayed under ‘Device Specifications > Processor’

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. In the opened menu click on ‘Device Manager’
  3. In ‘Device Manager’ click on the arrow next to ‘Display adapters’
  4. Under the drop-down, you will see the GPU that your computer is using

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. Your computer’s RAM will be displayed under ‘Device Specifications > Installed RAM’

  1. Right-click the Windows icon in the bottom left-hand corner of your screen
  2. Click on the ‘System’ Tab in the pop-up menu
  3. You can see if Windows is 64 or 32 bit under ‘System type’
  4. You can see Windows version under ‘Windows edition’

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Krita Windows Requirements

Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.

Krita system requirements for Windows
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
OS
OS
Windows 8
OS
Windows 8.1, Windows 10
Processor
Processor
Processor
Memory
Memory
2 GB
Memory
4 GB
Graphics
Graphics
Modern (since 2009) graphics / Intel HD
Graphics
GPU capable of OpenGL 3.0 or higher.
Storage
Storage
300 MB
Storage
300 MB
Additional Notes
Additional Notes
4GB System.
Additional Notes
As much system/video memory as possible for large images and animations. Drawing tablet recommended.

Krita minimum requirements for Windows assume having at least Windows 8 operating system. Your processor should be 1.6Ghz Dual-core CPU or a more powerful one. The minimum RAM requirement is 2 GB. As for a graphics card, it should be Modern (since 2009) graphics / Intel HD. You also have to have 300 MB free disk space to install the game.

If you go for recommended requirements for Krita for Windows, your operating system should be Windows 8.1, Windows 10. Recommended CPU would be 2.0GHz+ Quad-core CPU CPU or equivalent. For RAM, it is recommended to have 4 GB or more. And video card — GPU capable of OpenGL 3.0 or higher..

Krita Linux Requirements

Requires 64 bit processor and operating system.

Krita system requirements for Linux
Minimum Requirements Recommended Requirements
Processor
Processor
Processor
Graphics
Graphics
Modern (since 2009) graphics / Intel HD
Graphics
GPU capable of OpenGL 3.0 or higher.
Additional Notes
Additional Notes
4GB System.
Additional Notes
As much system/video memory as possible for large images and animations. Drawing tablet recommended.

Processor should be 1.6Ghz Dual-core CPU or higher. Graphics card should be Modern (since 2009) graphics / Intel HD or better.

As for the processor/CPU, use 2.0GHz+ Quad-core CPU or equivalent. And make sure you have GPU capable of OpenGL 3.0 or higher. graphics card.

Game Details

Krita is a powerful digital painting application, made for illustrators, game artists, concept artists, animators, comic book artists and everyone who wants to draw and paint. Trailer by Owly Owlet

Release date
10 June, 2021
Category
Single-player
Genres
Animation & Modeling, Design & Illustration, Photo Editing
Supported languages
English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Arabic, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Hungarian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese - Brazil, Romanian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Traditional Chinese
* languages with full audio support
Developer
Krita Team
Publisher
Krita Team
Official website
krita.org
Support website
krita-artists.org
Support website
store.steampowered.com

FAQs

Can I run Krita?

You would be able to run Krita on your PC if it meets minimum requirements below. You can also use our free test tool to check it!

Minimum requirements for Windows are:

  • OS: Windows 8
  • Processor: 1.6Ghz Dual-core CPU
  • Memory: 2 GB
  • Graphics: Modern (since 2009) graphics / Intel HD
  • Storage: 300 MB
  • Additional Notes: 4GB System.

Minimum requirements for Linux are:

  • Processor: 1.6Ghz Dual-core CPU
  • Graphics: Modern (since 2009) graphics / Intel HD
  • Additional Notes: 4GB System.

Can I play Krita with 1 GB of RAM?

No, this is not enough to play Krita. The minimum RAM is 2 GB.

Can I play Krita with 2 GB of RAM?

Yes, Krita can run with 2 GB of RAM. It's a minimum requirement.

How much RAM does Krita need?

You need at least 2 GB of RAM to run Krita on PC, but 4 GB is recommended.

What processor do I need for Krita?

1.6Ghz Dual-core CPU is a minimum requirement for PC to be able to run Krita.

How many GB is Krita?

At least 300 MB of disk space is required to install Krita on your PC.

What graphics card do I need for Krita?

You need Modern (since 2009) graphics / Intel HD or more powerful video card.

What version of Windows can I use to play Krita?

Windows 8 or newer.

Does Krita require a 64-bit OS and processor?

Yes, Krita needs a 64-bit processor and operating system.

Can I run Krita on my laptop?

Yes, as long as it meets minimum requirements above.

Can I run Krita on Linux/SteamOS?

Yes, you can play Krita on Steam OS/Linux. Please see requirements above.

When is Krita release date?

Krita release date is 10 June, 2021.

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