Overview
MediBang Paint Pro is a free desktop painting and comic-creation program from a Japanese startup that also makes mobile art apps like Jump Paint. It brings the mobile experience to your computer, offering a comprehensive toolset for illustrators and comic artists without charging a license fee. Despite being free, it delivers a surprisingly full feature set suitable for professional-style workflows.
Main capabilities
This application provides a wide variety of creative features while remaining lightweight and responsive on most systems:
- Flexible layer controls and straightforward comic-page organization for multi-panel projects
- Built-in perspective guides and tools for drawing motion lines and structured layouts
- Cloud sync that lets you open and edit files across computers, tablets, and phones, and share brush settings
- Team collaboration tools so multiple artists can work together on the same project remotely
Brushes, fonts and ready-made assets
MediBang supplies numerous ready resources to speed up production:
- A large collection of ready-to-use screen tones and background patterns (hundreds available)
- An extensive selection of typefaces included with the application
- Roughly fifty brush presets covering everything from inking pens (GPen, Mapping Pen) to watercolor-style brushes
All of these assets are available at no extra cost and can be used freely in your creations.
Performance and workflow
Although feature-rich, the program is designed to run smoothly even on modest hardware. It stays compact while providing essential comic and illustration tools such as quick panel creation, efficient page management, and customizable shortcuts that support a fast-paced drawing routine.
How to download and install
Follow these general steps to get the desktop version running:
- Visit the developer’s official site and use the download link that leads to the app’s installer page
- Select the appropriate Windows build (32-bit or 64-bit) before downloading
- Launch the downloaded installer file and follow the on-screen prompts
- Choose your preferred language when offered, then advance through the setup dialogs
- Pick the installation folder and decide whether to create a desktop shortcut
- Complete the process by clicking Install, then Finish when prompted
Note: To unlock all features and access cloud services, you will need to create or sign in with a MediBang account.
Who should consider it
If you make manga, comics, or sequential art and want an affordable yet capable tool, MediBang Paint Pro is a strong choice. It’s particularly well suited for creators who value built-in assets, cross-device syncing, and collaborative functionality without the expense of paid software.
Technical
- Windows
- English
- Japanese
- Free