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FireAlpaca

FireAlpaca

  -  54.8 MB  -  Freeware
  • Latest Version

    FireAlpaca 2.13.12 (64-bit) LATEST

  • Review by

    Sophia Jones

  • Operating System

    Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10 / Windows 11

  • User Rating

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  • Author / Product

    FireAlpaca Team / External Link

  • Filename

    FireAlpaca64_setup_2_13_12.exe

  • MD5 Checksum

    49d8eb6c7bc10cdae616f7a788a0713c

FireAlpaca is a completely free digital painting tool that works seamlessly on Windows computers. With its intuitive interface and simple tools, anyone—from beginners to experienced artists—can easily create stunning illustrations.

FireAlpaca Screenshot 1

FireAlpaca for Windows is available in 10 different languages, making it accessible to users around the world.

🖌️ Clean, Crisp Strokes with Watercolor Effects

FireAlpaca comes with a variety of brushes ready to use out of the box—Pen, Pencil, AirBrush, and Watercolor. The Pen offers sharp, clean strokes, while the Watercolor brush gives a soft, blended effect. You can also customize and create your own brushes to suit your style.

Lightweight & Fast Performance

Optimized for speed, FireAlpaca runs smoothly even on older computers. Its lightweight footprint ensures a lag-free drawing experience.

🎨 Easy to Use

FireAlpaca is incredibly user-friendly, making it perfect for beginners. There's no complicated setup or controls—just launch and start drawing. It’s also a solid choice for advanced users looking for a straightforward yet capable tool.

🍏 Mac-Friendly

Free art software options for Mac are limited, but FireAlpaca fills that gap. It’s fully compatible with both macOS and Windows, and files can be shared between platforms without any issues.

🌐 Free Forever

Yes, really. FireAlpaca is 100% free—no subscriptions, no hidden costs. All you need is a computer to get started.

Standout Features

Comic Templates Built-In
Easily start your comic projects with ready-made templates available by default.

Perspective Tools
Draw accurate perspective lines or snap to 3D shapes like cubes using the 3D Perspective feature.

Custom Brushes & Effects
Add unique effect brushes using your own patterns or images. Try out symmetric and rotational brushes to create surprising results.

Concentration Lines Tool
Perfect for comic and manga artists—add focus lines with just a few clicks.

Create Animations with AlpacaDouga
Turn your PNG, JPG, or GIF frames into animated GIFs. AlpacaDouga makes the animation process simple and approachable.

FireAlpaca Screenshot 2

How to Use
  • Run the installer and follow the setup instructions
  • Launch the software after installation
  • Choose canvas size or open an existing file
  • Use the toolbar to select brushes and tools
  • Customize brush settings as needed
  • Use layers to separate different parts of your work
  • Save your project in .mdp or export as image files
FireAlpaca Screenshot 3

System Requirements
  • OS: Windows 7, 8, 10, or 11
  • CPU: Intel Pentium 4 or later
  • RAM: 2 GB minimum
  • Storage: 100 MB of free space
  • Graphics: Compatible with OpenGL 2.0 or higher
PROS
  • Lightweight and fast performance
  • User-friendly interface
  • Free to download and use
  • Supports layer-based editing
  • Good for beginners and hobbyists
CONS
  • Limited advanced features
  • No animation tools
  • Lacks vector support
  • Occasional brush lag
  • Limited customization options
Also Available: FireAlpaca for Mac

  • FireAlpaca 2.13.12 (64-bit) Screenshots

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    FireAlpaca 2.13.12 (64-bit) Screenshot 1
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  • FireAlpaca 2.13.12 (64-bit) Screenshot 3

What's new in this version:

FireAlpaca 2.13.12 (64-bit)
- Fixed a bug with the Always show first frame option in animation mode


FireAlpaca 2.13.11 (64-bit)
- Switching active layers in animation mode is now dramatically faster
- Autoplay display in animation mode has been dramatically sped up
- In the autoplay dialog in animation mode, you can now specify the frame to display using the slider


FireAlpaca 2.13.9 (64-bit)
- Fixed some bugs when changing canvas size and canvas resolution
- Improved the speed of display updates when displaying the ruler


FireAlpaca 2.13.8 (64-bit)
- You can now specify RGB values when specifying the background color


FireAlpaca 2.13.7 (64-bit)
- Added support for undoing vertex operations when transforming layers. Added "Hard Mix" to layer blend.
- Fixed a bug in loading layer masks of PSD files (improved loading of PSD texture data used in VRChat)
- Fixed an issue with merging multiple selected layers
- Script brushes are now more responsive when using Wintab
- Fixed a bug where the "Emission" option was always enabled when layer blending "Add/Emission"
- (If you want to emphasize the light more with the layer blend "Addition/Emission", please enable the "Emission" option from the layer properties)


FireAlpaca 2.13.6 (64-bit)
- Improved quality when using symmetrical brushes


FireAlpaca 2.13.5 (64-bit)
Fixed:
- a bug where the drawing position would shift when dragging towards the top left when using the shape brush "Perfect Circle"
- an issue where the display would collapse when a clipped layer folder was transformed


FireAlpaca 2.13.4 (64-bit)
- Fixed a bug when adding a text layer to a layer folder


FireAlpaca 2.13.3 (64-bit)
Fixed:
- Fixed a problem with canvas display when adding layer koma material
- Fixed an issue where the minimum width of the brush list could not be narrowed


FireAlpaca 2.13.2 (64-bit)
Added:
- "layer selection" mode to operation tools
- "specified layer" to "reference" for buckets and automatic selection tools
- "Reference" option to the layer panel (designation of "specified layer" for use with buckets and automatic selection tools)
- "Koma Division" button to the options of the Divide tool

- Speed up canvas updates and brush processing when there are many layers
- Fixed a bug that could cause a crash when closing the gap in the bucket


FireAlpaca 2.13.1 (64-bit)
- Font search is now available when editing a text layer
- Brushes can now be narrowed down
- Improved the speed of brush drawing and canvas display updates when there are a very large number of layers
- Improvements have been made to reduce brush list corruption
- Added menu and shortcut settings for displaying the Layer Properties dialog
- Fixed a bug in the brush edit dialog where “Restore original settings” did not work after changing the brush type


FireAlpaca 2.13.0 (64-bit)
- Added "New from Template" (obtains template from FireAlpaca server) to the "File" menu
- Corrected an issue with display/hide switching of layers when there are frame materials in the layer