Corel Painter Free Trial and Free Alternatives

October 13, 2017

Corel Painter is paid software, and old versions like Painter 2018 are not legally available as a free download. What you can do is try the current version for free, or use a free painting app instead.

Try Corel Painter for free

Go to the official Corel Painter page.
Choose Download trial and follow the steps.
When the trial ends, Corel offers subscriptions and a one-time purchase.

System requirements

Windows: Windows 11 or Windows 10, 64-bit, with the latest updates. There is no 32-bit version of current Painter.
Mac: recent macOS versions, from macOS 13 Ventura onward, per Corel's product page.

Free alternatives to Corel Painter

Krita: free, open-source painting app built for digital artists, with natural brushes and layers. Windows, Mac and Linux.
GIMP: free, open-source image editor that also handles painting and illustration.
Affinity by Canva: a free all-in-one photo, vector and layout app with painting tools.

For more options, see our list of Photoshop alternatives, many of which double as painting apps.

Avoid "free setup" downloads

Sites offering free full versions of paid software often bundle malware. Stick to the official trial or a genuinely free app.

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