Adobe Fresco
The free drawing and painting app built for everyone.
Overview
Adobe Fresco is a free drawing and painting app designed for touch and stylus devices. It combines the features of Adobe's other drawing apps, Illustrator Draw and Photoshop Sketch, into one powerful application. Its standout feature is its 'Live Brushes,' which use AI to simulate the behavior of real oils and watercolors.
✨ Key Features
- Live Brushes (oils and watercolors)
- Vector and raster brushes in one app
- Integration with Adobe Creative Cloud
- Layers and masking
- Motion tools for simple animations
- Color and drawing tools
- Customizable interface
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Realistic Live Brushes powered by Adobe Sensei
- Combination of vector and raster brushes
- Seamless integration with the Adobe ecosystem
- Generous free tier
Unique Value: Offers a unique and realistic digital painting experience with its AI-powered Live Brushes, combined with the flexibility of vector and raster tools and deep integration with the Adobe Creative Cloud.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Creating realistic digital paintings that mimic traditional media.
- Sketching and drawing on the go with a natural feel.
- Combining vector and raster elements in a single illustration.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Advanced vector manipulation (better suited for Illustrator)
- Complex photo editing
- Print production
🏆 Alternatives
While Procreate is a strong competitor on the iPad, Fresco's Live Brushes, vector capabilities, and cross-platform availability (including Windows) make it a compelling choice for artists who want a natural media experience and work within the Adobe ecosystem.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: A selection of brushes and features are available for free.
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