openCanvas
The facts below are what the maker publishes about openCanvas, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From openCanvas's own pricing page, checked 20 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| openCanvas7 Steam Edition | — | Windows painting and illustration software · Customizable brush engine · Layered artwork and layer sets · Pressure-sensitive tablet support · PSD compatibility |
| openCanvas 7 (Steam version) | $59.99, paid once | Windows painting software · upgrade sales ended |
The facts
Each one read from openCanvas's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Activation
- Serial-key activation requires an internet connection and verifies that the key has not been used on more computers than portalgraphics.net allows.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Brushes
- It includes more than 150 default brush presets, and brushes can be customized and saved.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Editing tools
- Features include filters, transform tools, 22 layer modes, editable text layers, rulers, and layer sets.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Event recording
- The Event Tool records and replays drawing processes, and can output them as GIF animations.checked 11 Oct 2026
- File compatibility
- The software is compatible with PSD format and lists BMP, JPEG, PNG, PSD, OCI, and WPB as supported input formats.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Latest listed version
- The download page lists version 7.0.25, updated October 15, 2019.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- openCanvas is Windows painting software for users ranging from beginners to advanced users.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Sales channel
- The maker says sales moved to Steam on March 30, 2025, and upgrade sales ended.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker provides official support for openCanvas 7 and continues support for openCanvas 6, while support for older listed versions has ended.checked 11 Oct 2026
- System requirements
- The listed requirements include Windows 7 or newer, an x86-compatible SSE2 processor, 500 MB RAM, 1280×768 true-color graphics, and broadband internet.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Tablet support
- TabletPC support includes pen pressure and multi-touch gestures on compatible devices.checked 11 Oct 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Nochecked 20 Sep 2026
- Trial
- The full-function trial lasts 120 days from first startup; after it expires, only event-file replay remains available until a serial key is purchased and activated.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Trial download
- Downloading and installing the trial version has no cost.checked 11 Oct 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japanchecked 28 Sep 2026
- Maker
- The company profile names 株式会社 ピージ―エヌ (PGN Co., Ltd.) and lists its location in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan.checked 11 Oct 2026
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