what are some good free picture-editing software that is compatible with cintiq

[Tactical Nuke]

I'm getting a cintiq tablet in the next couple of weeks, and I'm trying to figure out how everything works beforehand so I can get ready for when it ships

I understand that cintiq uses photo-editing software like paint.net and PhotoShop but I don't know exactly what it's compatible with and I don't want to spend more money trying to figure that out

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I'm particularly looking for something as close to PhotoShop as possible that's free and can work with cintiq tablets

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[Daswiruch]

gimp?

[Tactical Nuke]

first off can someone explain the specifics of what software is acceptable for cintiq tablets

[Steve5451²]

gimp

you're probably going to want something that can take advantage of the features like pressure sensitivity and other pen functions. try smth like krita, firealpaca, or medibang paint. i'm assuming you got a cintiq for drawing so those would probably be a good fit, not sure of good free software specifically for photography tho if that's smth you need

just a heads up gimp supports pressure sensitivity too

[otto-san]

you're probably going to want something that can take advantage of the features like pressure sensitivity and other pen functions. try smth like krita, firealpaca, or medibang paint. i've used mostly firealpaca of those three and i'm p sure it's the least sophisticated of the bunch. i'm assuming you got a cintiq for drawing so those would probably be a good fit, not sure of good free software specifically for photography tho if that's smth you need. if it is for drawin tho, down the line, i would defo recommend clip studio paint

[Daswiruch]

you're probably going to want something that can take advantage of the features like pressure sensitivity and other pen functions. try smth like krita, firealpaca, or medibang paint. i'm assuming you got a cintiq for drawing so those would probably be a good fit, not sure of good free software specifically for photography tho if that's smth you need

he wants photo editing, not painting

[Tactical Nuke]

he wants photo editing, not painting

I want a bit of both like I have with paint.net now, just easier to use

and yes I'm getting a cintiq to draw

[Steve5451²]

just easier to use

you dont want gimp

[Nonnel]

I know PaintTool SAI is good for drawing and what-not

[Tactical Nuke]

you dont want gimp

on a scale of complexity where does gimp place and does that mean that it has more value

[otto-san]

honestly, i'd just try a few different things and see which one feels best and has all the features you need easily accessible. if they're all free software, you're not going to lose much other than time trying them out, and the benefits of finding a software environment that's comfortable and intuitive for you are worth it

don't worry too much about compatibility, the tablet can basically just act as a mouse in any situation. you'd probably just look for programs that support pressure sensitivity and other pen input features so you can fully take advantage of the tablet

[sorrel]

I know PaintTool SAI is good for drawing and what-not

As much as I like painttool sai it's not very compatible with my surface tablet which I guess it a good thing because then I had to learn photoshop ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

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on a scale of complexity where does gimp place and does that mean that it has more value

gimp is basically photoshop with a more outdated and harder to use interface

you can download a photoshop looking theme or a more modern looking version of the ui

I know PaintTool SAI is good for drawing and what-not

paint tool sai isn't free

[Køtt]

on a scale of complexity where does gimp place and does that mean that it has more value

complexity is it's just a free photoshop which means it's got a lot and lot of more tools, features, and filters. it has more value but it has its differences.

it's for image DESIGNING and photoshopping more or differently than drawing or painting however the brushes have some neat textures. some people prefer gimp but your best bet is SAI.

paint tool sai isn't free

yes it is...?

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yes it is...?