FireAlpaca
Universal version latest seen at v2.15.2 · Reported by 3 Macs in the community.
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FireAlpaca is a free, lightweight digital painting and illustration software available for both macOS and Windows. It features a simple, beginner-friendly interface with essential painting tools including pen, pencil, airbrush, and watercolor brushes, all customisable by the user. FireAlpaca supports layers with blending modes, comic templates, 3D perspective snapping, animation frame creation, and a built-in brush store for downloading new effects. Files are compatible between Mac and Windows platforms. A native Apple Silicon build has been confirmed running on Macs in the Rosetta Check community.
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1 suggestionFireAlpaca has shipped a native Apple Silicon build since version 2.15.0, so you can update directly from the official download page at firealpaca.com/download/. The site automatically serves the correct native build for Apple Silicon Macs, so simply download and install the current version to replace your Intel copy. Your existing brushes, preferences, canvas settings and saved files will carry over without any manual migration. Expect faster performance and better battery life during painting sessions compared to running under Rosetta.
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