Krita 5.3.4 Released with Android Video Export and Major Bug Fixes

Krita 5.3.4 has arrived with a broad collection of bug fixes and improvements, including Android animation and timelapse video export, better resource handling, stability fixes, and important changes to file-format support.

Krita 5.3.4 brings a new round of stability improvements and additional animation capabilities, including video export on Android.

Krita 5.3.4 Arrives with Another Round of Improvements

The Krita project has released version 5.3.4, a maintenance-focused update for the popular free and open-source digital painting and illustration application.

The release focuses primarily on stability, bug fixes and improvements across the application. At the same time, it introduces an important capability for Android users: animations and timelapses can now be rendered and exported as video using Krita’s recorder.

Krita also removed its GIMP XCF import plugin because the third-party library on which it depended is no longer maintained and had multiple security issues.

Android Gets Video Export for Animations and Timelapses

One of the most notable changes in Krita 5.3.4 is the addition of animation rendering and timelapse export on Android.

This means Android users can use Krita’s recorder to produce video output from animation work and recorded drawing sessions.

Krita continues to describe its Android version as beta software and currently targets tablets rather than general Android phone usage.

A Large Collection of Bug Fixes

Krita 5.3.4 contains a broad set of fixes affecting different parts of the application, from the canvas and image loading to plugins, touch interaction, fonts and recording.

Recorder Improvements

Several fixes improve Krita’s recording and export workflow. The release addresses problems involving missing animation frames, recorder interruptions and oversized images.

The developers have also added protection against attempting to record images that exceed a very large internal size limit.

Image and File Handling

The update fixes problems opening large EXR files and improves handling of image color-space conversions and channel flags.

Layer thumbnail scaling has also been corrected for systems using display scaling.

Stability and Crash Fixes

Several less common crash conditions have been addressed, including a Windows issue that could occur when creating a new image while a key was held down.

Krita also fixes a crash involving Python plugins that specify an invalid action path, along with potential crashes associated with certain fonts.

GIMP XCF Import Plugin Has Been Removed

Another significant change is the removal of Krita’s GIMP XCF import plugin.

According to the Krita project, the plugin depended on a third-party library that was no longer maintained and had multiple security issues.

This change is particularly relevant for artists and creative teams that move projects between Krita and GIMP.

Resource, Touch and Plugin Improvements

The update also contains several smaller but useful improvements. Krita fixes problems involving writable resource-path validation, adding resource bundles and resources on Android, and resetting native touch gestures after configuration changes.

Long-press behavior on canvas widgets has also been disabled to address a reported interaction issue.

The update additionally fixes an issue involving the First Frame shortcut when a file with a linked audio track is open.

Comic Manager Improvements

Krita’s comic manager plugin received several fixes as part of the release, including improvements related to memory leaks and EPUB export.

These changes are particularly useful for users who use Krita as part of a comic or illustrated publishing workflow.

Additional Android Supporter Bundles

The release also adds additional bundles for Android supporter subscribers. These include the latest SK3 pencil bundle as well as the earlier SK1 and SK2 bundles.

Krita 5.3.4 Platform Availability

Krita 5.3.4 is available for Windows, Linux, macOS and Android. The release page provides installers and packages for the supported platforms.

Windows 32-bit Builds Are No Longer Available

Krita 5.3.4 continues the project’s move away from older 32-bit Windows environments. The project confirms that it is no longer producing 32-bit Windows builds.

Users running modern Windows systems should therefore use the available 64-bit installer or portable version.

Linux Users: Wayland Compatibility Note

Linux users can download the 64-bit Krita 5.3.4 AppImage.

Krita notes that on Wayland, the application is currently tested against KDE Plasma’s KWin compositor. Other Wayland compositors may not provide the same level of compatibility.

macOS Minimum Version Increased

Krita 5.3.4 raises the minimum supported macOS version from macOS 10.14 Mojave to macOS 10.15 Catalina.

Users running older macOS installations should therefore check their operating system version before upgrading.

What About Krita 6.0.4?

Krita 5.3.4 was released alongside Krita 6.0.4.

The two branches have different positioning. Krita states that version 5.3.4 is suitable for productive work, while 6.0.4 is considered more experimental because of the significant transition from Qt 5 to Qt 6.

For users who prioritize a more conservative production environment, the 5.3.4 branch therefore provides a clearly defined stable option while the newer 6.x line continues to evolve.

What’s Next for Krita?

Krita’s development continues across both the stable 5.3 series and the newer 6.x technology line.

The project is continuing work on Android capabilities, Qt6 development, graphics workflows, animation and other improvements. Krita’s 2026 development roadmap also points toward continued work on the application’s tools and platform support.

For artists and creative professionals, the 5.3.4 release is mainly about making the existing application more reliable while adding useful capabilities to the Android edition.

Conclusion

Krita 5.3.4 is a substantial maintenance release rather than a feature-heavy major version. Its importance comes from the breadth of fixes across recording, image handling, resources, plugins, touch input, stability and platform support.

Android users receive one of the most visible improvements with animation and timelapse video export, while desktop users benefit from a long list of stability and compatibility fixes.

The removal of the XCF import plugin is also an important change for users working with GIMP files and highlights the project’s decision to move away from an unmaintained third-party dependency.

For users looking for a stable Krita release, the project explicitly considers Krita 5.3.4 suitable for productive work.