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Artweaver

Freemium#26 of 46 in Digital Painting SoftwareFree Drawing Software Graphic Design Software

Artweaver: A capable free starting point for non-commercial digital painting on Windows and macOS. Ranked #26 of 46 in Digital Painting Software by our editors (6.8/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free basic painting on Windows or macOS.

6.8/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.8 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Free basic painting on Windows or macOS
Free plan
Yes
Layer support
Yes
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Free plan includes brushes, layers, pressure support, filters, and mirroring.
- Customizable brush engine supports brush creation and stroke smoothing.
- Supports PSD, PNG, TIFF, WebP, SVG, AWD, and other formats.
Where it doesn't
- Artweaver Free is limited to non-commercial and academic purposes.
- Commercial use and advanced features require the Plus perpetual license.
- Support is limited to Windows and macOS versions.

Our verdict on Artweaver

Artweaver is digital painting and image-editing software from Besware for beginners and advanced users. It is aimed at artists who want customizable brushes, realistic predefined brush behavior, layers, selections, filters, plugins, and pressure-sensitive pen-tablet support. The software runs on Windows and macOS, including Intel and Apple Silicon Macs. Artweaver Free provides a no-cost starting point for non-commercial and academic work, while Artweaver Plus is intended for users who need commercial-use rights and additional capabilities.

Its strongest area is the breadth of painting and canvas tools available in a relatively focused application. The brush engine supports customization and brush creation, while stroke smoothing, free canvas rotation, and mirror painting support different working styles. Layer groups, blend modes, transparency, gradients, crop, fill, selections, and effect filters extend the software beyond basic brushwork. Event recording and playback can capture painting processes, and plugin support adds another route for extending the workflow. Broad file support, including PSD, PNG, TIFF, WebP, SVG, and AWD, also helps when moving work between applications.

The plan structure keeps the entry point straightforward: Artweaver Free is free of charge for non-commercial and academic purposes, and Artweaver Plus adds advanced features, commercial use, expanded format support, interface customization, and a perpetual license without a subscription. Artweaver is a sensible choice for Windows or macOS users seeking free basic painting with layers, pressure sensitivity, and flexible brushes. Artists working commercially should select Plus, while users who require platforms beyond Windows and macOS or a broader software ecosystem should consider an alternative.

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Artweaver pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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Artweaver fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Not verified
Brush customization	Yes
Layer support	Yes
Pressure sensitivity	Yes
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS
Color management	Advanced
Stroke stabilization	Yes
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	artweaver.de
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

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