Ibis Paint
 Logo used since 2016 | |
| Available in | Arabic, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, and Vietnamese |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2011-08-01 |
| Headquarters | Nagoya, Japan |
| Country of origin | Japan |
| Created by | ibis inc. |
| Parent | ibis inc. |
| Website | https://ibispaint.com/ |
ibis Paint is a popular digital drawing and painting application available on smartphones, tablets, and Windows computers, designed to be a comprehensive yet accessible tool for creators of all skill levels. It offers a wide range of features traditionally found in professional desktop software, such as over 47,000 brushes, over 27,000 materials, and a stroke stabilization feature, while also incorporating social aspects like sharing drawing processes and community rankings. The app is known for its versatility, allowing users to create illustrations, manga, and even animations.
History
In 2011, ibisPaint was released by the developer ibis Inc. as a drawing app with the core concept of sharing the fun of drawing. The initial release was for Android and featured a focus on digital drawing tools, enabling users to enjoy and develop their skills through features like various brushes, effects, and filters, all intended to be accessible for both new and experienced artists.
In 2012, ibisPaint was in its early development phase and was not yet widely released or known, as the app was launched in 2011. While the exact details of its 2012 development are not publicly available, the year was crucial for its foundational work as the company was building upon its 2011 launch.
During 2013, the app continued to evolve with the addition of new features and improvements, although the specific details of all updates from that year are not extensively documented. Key improvements made to the app around that time included enhancements to the drawing and sharing features, better functionality for brushes, and optimizations to reduce performance issues.
In 2014, ibisPaint saw significant updates focusing on improved drawing, user interface, and performance enhancements for mobile devices. Key changes included making drawing features more accessible by displaying tools like clipping on the brush, finger, and blur tools. The app also introduced better canvas size functionality, improved performance to reduce wait times, and expanded image import capabilities for devices with sufficient RAM.
In 2016, ibis Paint X saw a significant update with the release of version 4.2 on December 9 for Android, which improved the Fill tool and added new features like saving flood fill settings and an "Under Line" switch for the Magic Wand tool. Other updates in April 2016 introduced new brushes, a dedicated "Upload" button for the online gallery, and improved drawing features like a free canvas size function that saved the last used size.
In 2017, ibisPaint released new features for its Android version, including the ibisPaint X release on February 25th, which introduced new filters like Anime Background and Perspective Array Ruler, and improvements to existing tools. Other updates in 2017 enhanced the sharing function, reduced issues with file and artwork disappearance, and added a "Color History" to the color palette.
In 2018, ibisPaint saw significant updates including the removal of the layer limit, the addition of new filters like Radial Line and Speed Line, and support for pressure sensitivity on Android devices via styluses. Other key features introduced in 2018 include gesture controls for undo/redo, new blend modes (Invert, Lighter Color, Darker Color), and the ability to save DPI information for PNG files.
Reception
Its reception is generally positive, especially among mobile users, due to its comprehensive feature set and accessibility, though some users have noted issues with PC-specific performance and feature compatibility, such as pressure sensitivity. Recent updates, including a new "AI disturbance" feature, aim to protect artists from AI art theft and have been well-received.
See also
This article "Ibis Paint" is from Wikipedia. The list of its authors can be seen in its historical and/or the page Edithistory:Ibis Paint. Articles copied from Draft Namespace on Wikipedia could be seen on the Draft Namespace of Wikipedia and not main one.
