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    Adobe Fresco

    Adobe's digital drawing editor (vector and raster), focused on painting, with realistic brushes.

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    About

    Understanding Adobe Fresco.

    Adobe's digital drawing editor (vector and raster), focused on painting, with realistic brushes.

    Key strengths: Live Brushes and realistic rendering (watercolor, oil).; Vector and raster brushes combined.; Photoshop compatibility (brushes, files).; Available on iPad, iPhone and Windows..

    Fresco makes sense when stylus drawing/painting is central and you're in the Adobe ecosystem; otherwise, an alternative like Procreate may suffice.

    Practical uses

    • Paint an illustrationA stylus using realistic media.
    • Combine vector and raster brushes in one drawing.
    • Import Photoshop brushes to draw on iPad.

    Features & use cases

    Concept art
    Digital painting
    Illustration
    Creation

    Pros and cons

    What Adobe Fresco does especially well and the limits to anticipate.

    Pros

    • Live Brushes and realistic rendering (watercolor, oil).
    • Vector and raster brushes combined.
    • Photoshop compatibility (brushes, files).
    • Available on iPad, iPhone and Windows.

    Cons

    • Available via the Creative Cloud subscription.
    • Most relevant with a stylus/tablet.
    • Less versatile than a full image editor.

    Adobe Fresco: when it makes sense.

    Fresco makes sense when stylus drawing/painting is central and you're in the Adobe ecosystem; otherwise, an alternative like Procreate may suffice.

    Keep if

    You draw or paint with a stylus, notably on iPad.. You want vector and raster brushes combined, with realistic media.

    Challenge if

    You don't draw by hand.. You prefer Procreate or an alternative.

    How much does Adobe Fresco cost?

    This tool is included in Adobe Creative Cloud. See pricing and plans on the suite's page.
    Free€0

    Inclus dans l'abonnement Adobe Creative Cloud (voir la fiche de la suite).

    Paid plan

    Inclus dans l'abonnement Adobe Creative Cloud (voir la fiche de la suite).

    Official pricing sourceverified on

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    Adobe Fresco Summary

    Category
    productivity tool.
    Price from
    Free.
    Best for
    professionals.
    Avoid if
    You don't draw by hand.; You prefer Procreate or an alternative..
    Alternatives
    Procreate, Clip Studio Paint, Krita.
    ToolTrim verdict
    Fresco makes sense when stylus drawing/painting is central and you're in the Adobe ecosystem; otherwise, an alternative like Procreate may suffice.

    Our verdict on Adobe Fresco.

    Why this verdict

    Great

    Adobe Fresco is fairly easy to replace with an alternative, a free tier to test before paying, clearly documented use cases.

    Tool FAQ

    Frequently asked questions about Adobe Fresco

    Pricing, usage, alternatives, and context: useful answers before adding one more tool to your stack.

    What is Adobe Fresco used for?

    Adobe's digital drawing editor (vector and raster), focused on painting, with realistic brushes.

    How much does Adobe Fresco cost?

    Adobe Fresco costs €0 (free). Price verified on 2026-08-30.

    Is Adobe Fresco suitable for beginners?

    Adobe Fresco suits most professionals. See the "Who is it for" section for details.

    Is Adobe Fresco worth the price?

    Fresco makes sense when stylus drawing/painting is central and you're in the Adobe ecosystem; otherwise, an alternative like Procreate may suffice.

    What are the best alternatives to Adobe Fresco?

    The main alternatives to Adobe Fresco are: Procreate, Clip Studio Paint, Krita. Free alternatives: Procreate, Clip Studio Paint, Krita.