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This page is organized for quick access to the most frequent topics. For a more complete list of articles, click the section headers, or use the search bar at the top for any term like "Krita" or "fonts" or "scanning watercolors".
How Do I...
From the most basic information on what you need to draw on paper or digitally, or instructions how to back up and restore files and settings, to more specific questions like making your own font or custom tool icons.
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Software
| Free |  Krita |
 GIMP |
 Sketchbook |
 Fresco* (limited) |
 Medibang |
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| One-time payment / permanent licence |
 Clip Studio Paint 1.0, 2.0*, 3.0* |
 Procreate |
 Affinity Photo |
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| Subscription | Clip Studio Paint 2.0, 3.0 |
Fresco |
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| Subscription only |
 Photoshop |
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| Useful tools |  PureRef |
 Lazy Nezumi |
 MagicPicker |
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Hardware
Most common categories below, click the header to see full list of articles like Using an iPad as a Computer Tablet or as an additional monitor
| Wacom | iPad | Drawing Controllers | Cables |
Working on paper
Most common categories below, click the header to see full list
| Pencilling | Inking | Coloring | Lettering | Scanning |
Sizes and specifications
| Standard Sizes | North American comics | Manga | Webtoons |
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| Resolution and DPI | for print | for web |
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| Color |  CMYK (for print) |
 RGB (for print and web) |
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| Exporting Files | for print | for mainstream pipeline | PDF (web) | CBR | for web |
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Working with others / Best practices
Stuff like How not to be a jerk to your colorist or Preparing Files For Lettering
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