

We could save our image as a JPEG, PNG, Bitmap, FireAlpaca document, and Photoshop document (PSD). We performed a range of operations on it, including cutting and pasting, drawing and shading, color changes, and merging layers.

We fired up FireAlpaca and opened a stock image from our Pictures library. It's well suited for freehand drawing, though, especially with a digital pen, thanks to some interesting features. It's not a match for Photoshop but doesn't really try to be, nor is it optimized for digital snapshots. It includes the essentials, such as layers, multiple image capability, and flexible tools, and is nicely organized.

FireAlpaca is a free image editing and drawing tool that can hold its own against premium packages.
