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Purpose
Painter is professional digital art software for sketching, painting, illustration, and photo-art.Read 11 Oct 2026 · painterartist.com
Headquarters
Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaRead 28 Sep 2026 · painterartist.com
Founded
1985Read 28 Sep 2026 · painterartist.com
Composition tools
Composition tools include Divine Proportion, Layout Grid, Perspective Guides, and Mirror Painting.Read 11 Oct 2026 · painterartist.com
Custom content
Users can create custom brushes, textures, patterns, palettes, and workspace layouts, and import custom content.Read 11 Oct 2026 · painterartist.com
Free trial
The official download page offers a 15-day free trial and says no credit card is required.Read 11 Oct 2026 · painterartist.com
Natural media brushes
The software includes artist-created brushes that emulate natural media, including wet, dry, and blending media.Read 11 Oct 2026 · painterartist.com
Offline use and reauthentication
After activation, main product features are available offline, but subscribers must connect at least once every 30 days to reauthenticate.Read 11 Oct 2026 · painterartist.com
Photo art
Painter uses artificial intelligence, auto-painting, and cloning tools to turn images into paintings.Read 11 Oct 2026 · painterartist.com
Photoshop compatibility
Painter supports transferring files between Photoshop and Painter while preserving file content.Read 11 Oct 2026 · painterartist.com
Platforms and requirements
The product page lists Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit) and macOS 13, 14, or 15 requirements.Read 11 Oct 2026 · painterartist.com
Subscription device limit
A subscription license can be used on up to two computing devices on different platforms, but not concurrently.Read 11 Oct 2026 · painterartist.com
Subscription expiration
When a subscription expires, or its auto-renewal is canceled, the subscription version will not launch.Read 11 Oct 2026 · painterartist.com
Support and learning
The product pages link to tutorials, webinars, a knowledge base, user guides, and contact support.Read 11 Oct 2026 · painterartist.com
Tablet compatibility
Painter supports pen and display tablets from Wacom, Xencelabs, Huion, and other Wintab-compatible tablets.Read 11 Oct 2026 · painterartist.com

Plans and prices

30-day Subscription Price not published 30-day subscription; price not shown in the opened page text Painter subscription · use on up to two devices, not concurrently Read 11 Oct 2026 · painterartist.com
365-day Subscription Price not published 365-day subscription; price not shown in the opened page text Painter subscription · use on up to two devices, not concurrently Read 11 Oct 2026 · painterartist.com

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