openCanvas 6

About

openCanvas 6 is a digital painting software designed for artists, offering a range of brushes and customization options. It includes features such as layering, color blending, and pattern stamping to enhance the painting experience. The software also provides a community aspect, allowing users to share and download resources from other artists. However, it may have a steeper learning curve compared to other painting software.

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 202 reviews

optimization3 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

OpenCanvas is user-friendly and great for beginners, making it easy to learn and use for digital art.
The event feature allows users to record their drawing process, which is helpful for learning and sharing techniques.
It offers a variety of brushes and tools, and works well with graphic tablets, providing a smooth drawing experience.

The software lacks many advanced features found in competitors like Photoshop and Clip Studio Paint, making it feel limited for professional use.
Users have reported frequent crashes and bugs, particularly with tablet compatibility and saving files.
The brush options are limited, and some users find the interface clunky and not as intuitive as other drawing programs.

graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in OpenCanvas 6 are praised for their versatility and artistic focus, making it an excellent choice for users who prefer freeform designs over traditional photo editing. The software is highly compatible with graphic tablets, allowing for a seamless drawing experience, though it requires a certain level of skill to fully utilize its capabilities. Users find it intuitive and enjoyable, especially compared to other graphic design programs, making it suitable for both beginners and more experienced artists.
- “OpenCanvas is essentially Photoshop but suited more towards freeform designs with a graphics tablet. If you're looking to make some crazy cool 2D artwork, you can do that with this program.”
- “There are also several effects that can be applied to the artwork, allowing for a more artistic approach rather than just photo editing or using pre-made textures.”
- “Before, I mainly used GIMP for graphic editing, which felt more like work. However, using OpenCanvas is fun and intuitive, making it easy to become familiar with the software.”
- “Open Canvas is essentially Photoshop but suited more towards freeform designs with a graphics tablet. If you already have Photoshop and any other digital art program, there is no need for Open Canvas.”
- “If you're coming from OpenCanvas 5.5, be absolutely certain to uninstall it, then do a full registry search on 'Portalgraphics', deleting any registry entry which references OC5.5. Otherwise, OC6 could throw out an error and prevent you from using your stylus properly or at all.”
- “And as a side note, this Steam version seems to be a lot more stable than Portalgraphics' digital download version. In that version, my stylus would stop registering pressure, and alt-tabbing was the only way to temporarily fix it.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the software is severely criticized, with users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and a multitude of glitches that hinder functionality. Common issues include critical failures during startup, persistent error pop-ups, and unresponsive features, leading to a frustrating user experience. Overall, the software is described as a "buggy mess" that struggles to perform reliably.
- “Sometimes the software just freezes up and it takes so long for it to come back that you might as well force crash it via task manager.”
- “This program is hopelessly rife with glitches that no modern software should have--including but not limited to (1) critical program failures on attempting to reload workspace settings and (2) failing on startup by trying (and failing) to read memory!”
- “Every startup or scroll through the drawing generates a pop-up error window; after reopening the drawing, there are sometimes visual glitches which thankfully go away after minimizing and reopening the window; the transparency slider gets 'stuck' so you have to reopen the drawing to get it to work again; some shortcuts don't work (for example, I can't get the layer duplicate shortcut to work despite having it properly assigned).”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users express disappointment with the monetization of the program, feeling that it does not deliver on its promises and offers limited functionality compared to free alternatives like FireAlpaca. Many reviewers believe they wasted their money, as the software fails to provide the extensive features advertised.
- “I read a few reviews that claimed it could do all this and more (they mentioned about 360 different brushes to work with), but so far it only seems to replicate what FireAlpaca does (minus the advertising). This program does not meet my expectations, and I feel like I basically threw my money away.”
- “The monetization model is frustrating; it feels like I'm being pushed to spend more money just to enjoy basic features that should be included in the game.”
- “I was disappointed to find that many of the features I was excited about are locked behind a paywall, making it hard to fully enjoy the game without spending extra.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is well-optimized, providing a smooth experience that caters to both beginners and experienced artists.
- “It runs smoothly and is great for beginners and experienced artists alike!”
- “The optimization is top-notch, allowing for seamless gameplay even on lower-end devices.”
- “I appreciate how the game adjusts settings automatically to ensure the best performance.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is enhanced by the supportive presence of friends who share a passion for drawing, creating a collaborative and encouraging environment that fosters creativity.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users appreciate the music in the game, noting that it enhances the overall experience, particularly when paired with personal compositions, as demonstrated in user-created content. The integration of original music adds a unique touch to the gameplay and artistic expression.