Program information 
- Softonic Rating:
- License:
- Evaluation
- Added:
- February 8, 2006
- Updated:
- October 22, 2007
- Publisher:
- Website
- File size:
- 1.9 MB
- Downloads:
- 64,316
“Conjure up eye-catching images and illustrations”
OpenCanvas is one of the best crossover programs you will find when moving on from real paint brushes to digital design. The installation process takes only a few minutes, after which you can begin drawing right away. OpenCanvas features a simple friendly interface, even for first-time users. Also, note that if you're used to Photoshop, you'll find OpenCanvas extremely familiar, as it follows the same basic guidelines: a large working area with floating windows displaying tools, settings, color palette and so on.
In this latest release of Open Canvas, there are a ton of new features including a new Tool Palette, Color Sampler, Preset Manager, Grabber Control, Menu and Shortcut Key. The Tool Palette is probably the most interesting and welcome innovation. OpenCanvas 4.5 features a new elegant look with a standardized size of Tool Palette and it now supports docking, window shading and adsorbing when moving the palette. In addition, much more workspace can be used efficiently than before.
In summary, OpenCanvas lets you experiment with traditional painting while enjoying the advantages of computer design.
Languages:
English
Limitations:
30 day Trial Period Save disabled after 30-day or 30-use trial period
OS requirements for OpenCanvas:
- OS: WinMe/2000/XP
- Easy top use, no learning curve
- Very similar to Photoshop
- Lots of drawing tools
- Supports layers
- Limited undo feature
- Lacks history window
- Very few formats supported
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From the publisher of OpenCanvas
OpenCanvas is a graphics app that enhances the drawing and painting experience. It has extensive features great for the experienced artist, and is simple enough for artist at any level to use. OpenCanvas helps its users reproduce a range of effects on their image from its extensive tools of Pen and Brush, Layer, Filter, Selection and more.
The program newly corresponds to customizing more advanced pen types such as importing the pen nib. Moreover, the group function to merge two or more layers together was added. Additionally, there is a layer merging function that maintains transparency and a material editor for adding function for the collections such as tone. The application now also includes tools such as Find Edge, Color Halftone, and Diffuse.
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Is it safe to use?
Hi I'm new at this thing I have been pro at doing art in black and white or coloured pencil but trying it on teh computer might be harder than it looks? But is 100% free to down load becaus my mom ... read more
Impressive.
Great program, I love the smooth texture of the brushes. :]... read more
Will this work for.....
about OpenCanvas - 25 Jun 2008I would like to ask if this program will work for windows vista? and if it does GREAT but if doesnt bummer......well thanks :D... read more
Example on how to use it please?
I need more information on thsi site and also how to run the paint thing. I need a perfect example of how to use it you know with full detail but make it easy enough to understand. I know it's alot... read more
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