MediBang Paint is a free illustration and manga creation tool from MediBang Inc., offered across multiple platforms including Windows/Mac (Pro), iPad, iPhone, and Android. Its iPad edition, MediBang Paletta, is designed for artists using Apple Pencil, offering customizable brushes, filters, and a simple interface aimed at both beginners and professionals. Users can scan and import hand-drawn sketches to color digitally, combining analog and digital workflows. The app is built to be lightweight, using minimal storage and requiring no internet connection to draw.
What it's for
illustration creationmanga creationscanning and digitally coloring analog sketchesoffline drawing
Features 11
- Adjustable gesture response speed
- Blur effects
- Customizable brushes (pencil, ink, paint, and more)
- Customizable gesture controls (undo, redo, auto-select, eyedropper)
- Customizable shortcuts
- Filter effects for mood and color adjustment
- Free fonts for typography, comics, and webtoons
- Lightweight software with minimal storage use
- Offline drawing (no Wi-Fi required)
- Scan and import feature for analog-to-digital art
- Text tool for adding and adjusting text
At a glance
free tier
TypeMobile app
DeploymentInstalled (local)
PlatformsWindows, macOS, iOS, Android
LanguagesEnglish, Español, Français, 日本語, 한국어, Português, Русский, 简体中文, 繁體中文
Fordigital artists, iPad users, beginners, professional manga artists
CompanyMediBang Inc.
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