Krita is a popular drawing software many artists use to draw digital art.
In this article, we look at how to download and install Krita on Windows and Android tablets. We also provide various solutions if Krita fails to install on your devices.
With our step-by-step instructions, you can start using Krita immediately
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How to Install Krita on Windows Devices
Krita supports both Windows 10 and Windows 11. Ensure you have at least 500 MB on your Windows PC storage to install Krita.
Don’t forget to check if your system meets Krita’s system requirements. Follow this guide for more information: https://artworkpath.com/krita-system-requirements/
To install Krita on your Windows PC and Laptop, follow these steps below:
Step 1: Go to the Krita website using this link: https://krita.org/en/
Step 2: Click the “Get Krita Now” button
Step 3: A new window will appear. Click the “Windows Installer 64-bit” button. A download prompt will appear on your web browser. Wait until the download process is finished
Step 4: Press Ctrl + J to find the downloaded Krita installation file. Click the Krita setup .exe file.
Step 5: Follow the installation process. Click the “I accept the terms of License Agreement” option and click the “Next>” button.
Step 6: Choose the folder where you want to Install Krita. The default option is C: Program FilesKrita (x64). After choosing the destination folder, click Next.
Step 7: Select the “Shell Integration” option, essential for the Krita application to function normally. Clicking next will ask you to agree to the Krita Shell Extension License Agreement. Click the Next button to agree.
Step 8: Select the “Create a Desktop icon” option to create a Krita shortcut on the Desktop. Click “Install”. Wait until the installation process finished
Step 9: Click “Next”, then click “Finish” to complete the Krita installation setup
Step 10: Open the Krita App by clicking the shortcut on the desktop menu
Step 11: You can start using the Krita application on your Windows PC
Important Tips: Have a drawing tablet before you begin drawing in Krita.
You can see our article on our Top Recommended Drawing Tablets for Artists.
How to Install Krita on a MacOS Devices
Krita supports MacOS, so you can install KRita on your Macbook Air or iMac.
Follow these steps:
Step 1: Download Krita for MacOS by following this link: https://krita.org/en/download/
Step 2: Click the MacOS installer download button
Step 3: Once the download is finished, open the .dmg file for Krita
Step 4: Drag the app file to Applications to install Krita
Step 5: Open Krita from Finder or Launchpad to start using Krita
After installing Krita on your Windows or MacOS devices, don’t forget to read these guides to improve your experience on Krita
How to Enable Pen Pressure in Krita
Krita Complete Review for Artists
How to Install Krita on an Android Tablet
The Krita app on Android Tablets is still in beta version. This means the app is not stable enough for digital artists to use.
But if you insist on Installing the Krita app on your Android tablet, then follow these steps:
Step 1: Open these links: https://krita.org/en/download/krita-desktop/
Step 2: Click the “Release Notes” link
Step 3: Scroll down, and on the Android menu, choose APK based on which Android version you have on your tablet.
You can Google your Android tablet to make sure you download the correct APK version. Search on Google using this keyword: “Is <Your Android Tablet> 32bit or 64 bit”
The alternative method is to check the amount of RAM in your device. If your Tablet RAM exceeds 4GB, it will always come with a 64-bit Android OS.
Samsung tablets, especially the Samsung Tab S lineup, always have a 64-bit CPU and Android OS.
Step 4: For my Samsung S7 Plus tablet, I click the 64 Bits ARM APK link
Step 5: A new download prompt will appear on your web browser. Wait until the download process is finished
Step 6: Install Krita by clicking the APK file
Keep in mind that you can’t install Krita on an Android smartphone. Krita only works with large-screen devices, which is unavailable on most Android smartphones.
Why Can’t I Install Krita on My PC?
To fix the failure of installing Krita, you need to identify why the installation process fails.
There are four possible reasons why you can’t Install Krita on your PC.
1. Krita Installation file is Corrupt
The first reason is that the installation file is corrupt, so you need to re-download it from the Krita website.
Always download Krita on the official website at: https://krita.org/en/download/krita-desktop/
2. You have Windows 32-bit
Windows 32-bit is not compatible with the latest version of Krita
You need to download the Krita app version that still supports Windows 32 Bits. The latest Krita application that supports Windows 32 Bits is Krita 4.4.3. If you have a PC that has Windows 32-bit, you won’t get the new feature that came with Krita 5
Download Krita 4.4.3 at this link: https://krita.org/en/item/krita-4-4-3-released/
Scroll down and click the 32 bits Windows Installer Download link
3. Antivirus is preventing you from installing Krita
Your antivirus can falsely detect that the Krita installation file is a virus or malware
If you download the Krita app from the official Krita website, you need to whitelist Krita on your antivirus. After whitelisting the Krita file, open the installation file and follow the installation process until it is completed
4. The Firewall is blocking you from downloading Krita
Your network firewall can stop you from downloading Krita. Usually, this happens if you connect to the school’s Wi-Fi network
The quick fix is connecting to a different Wi-Fi network and re-downloading the Krita installation file.
The Reason Why Krita is Not Available on iPhone and iPad
Krita is not available on Apple’s App Store because Krita app’s license is GPL v3. According to Apple’s Developer Guideline, Apple doesn’t accept apps with GPL licenses on their App Store. This means you can’t install Krita on both iPhone and iPad.
I don’t think Krita will support iOS and iPadOS in the near future. Currently, no developers have started the project of porting Krita to iPadOS on the Krita developers’ forum.
