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Vara

Minimalist digital painting

by Nandakumar Edamana

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Official site: flathub.org

About Vara

Drawing and digital painting application with pressure-sensitive brushes.

It belongs to the group of applications like Krita and MyPaint, but

with a limited number of features. The main focus is on simplicity.

Smooth and pressure-sensitive brushes

Any number of layers

32-bit high dynamic range workflow

Linear RGB colorspace with gamma correction

Beginner-friendly, but advanced options available

How to install Vara

  1. Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
  2. Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
  3. Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub in.co.nandakumar.vara
  4. Open Vara once it finishes installing.
How to install Linux apps with Flatpak

Frequently asked questions

Is Vara free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Vara is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.

How do I install Vara from the command line?

With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub in.co.nandakumar.vara. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is Vara safe?

Vara downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.

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