I Give Up. I’m Ditching OpenCanvas 7 For Clip Studio Paint.
As an Illustrator, I can’t use OpenCanvas 7 anymore. Two years. That’s almost how long it has been since OpenCanvas 7 received an update. The last update it got was on October 15th, 2019. That is insane. No software should be going that long without an update. And it’s a program that desperately needs features and bug fixes to keep up with its much more well-equipped competition. I have been dealing with the same bugs, if not more since I made my review on OpenCanvas 7 three years ago. Workspaces not working correctly, one time a file got corrupted and I lost all of my work on a commission, and constant crashing and freezing within the program. (╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻ And where is the English Support Forums that they’ve apparently been working on since forever? I would say the most significant thing for OpenCanvas 7 that…
OpenCanvas 7 [Review]: A superior “Paint Tool SAI”.
As a webcomic artist and illustrator, it’s perfect for me. But… …it does come with significant downsides which I will discuss further in my points below. I’m going to try to be as informative as possible, so if you want to make a purchasing decision for OpenCanvas 7, I’m your girl. Please note: I’ll be making comparisons to Clip Studio Paint, Paint Tool SAI and Photoshop. I will be reviewing the Steam version of OpenCanvas 7. Pros: Lightweight at 60mb. It loads very fast compared to the likes of Photoshop which takes forever. Black theme is easy on the eyes, especially in the dark if you’re a night owl artist. It’s pretty customizable too, allowing you to re-arrange the windows however you like. I recommend checking my guide to setting up your own personal workspace if needed. Simple UI that’s quite easy to understand. Since the program is similar to…