ibis Paint X: Drawing and animation app

ibis Paint X is a digital illustration and animation app by ibis inc. that provides drawing tools, layer-based editing, and process recording on Android phones and tablets. It has been available since February 27, 2014, and the current build is version 14.1.2, released on September 25, 2026. The app requires Android 7.0 or later, is free to download, and carries a content rating of Everyone.

The toolset is broad for a mobile app: it ships with more than 130,000 brushes, over 30,000 materials, 3,000-plus fonts, 86 image filters, 46 screentones, and 27 layer blending modes, alongside vector tools, a reference window, radial and symmetry rulers, animated filters, and an AI Disturbance feature. Drawing is rendered through OpenGL for smooth strokes, and the app records your working process so it can be exported as a time-lapse video.

Permissions are optional. Photo library access is used to import artwork and save images or videos, microphone input supports peripherals such as digital styluses, and push notifications cover artwork alerts and update announcements. Declining any of them leaves the core drawing features usable. The app contains ads and offers in-app purchases, including a paid tier and an ad-removal add-on.

Key features

• Over 130,000 brushes covering pens, pencils, air brushes, oil and charcoal brushes, crayons, and stamps
• 30,000+ materials, 3,000+ fonts, 86 image filters, and 46 screentones
• 27 layer blending modes with per-layer opacity, alpha blending, clipping, duplication, and transform commands
• Vector tools, a reference window, and radial and symmetry rulers
• Animated filters and an AI Disturbance feature
• Recording of the drawing process for export as a time-lapse video
• Stroke stabilization and quick sliders for brush thickness and opacity
• Support for digital styluses and optional microphone input for peripheral connectivity

How to install

1. Tap the download button on this page to get the APK file.
2. When Android prompts you, allow your browser or file manager to install apps by enabling the Install unknown apps setting for that app.
3. Open the downloaded APK file from your notifications or file manager.
4. Tap Install and wait for the process to finish. The file size is listed as n/a, so download time depends on your connection.
5. Open the app once installation completes. The minimum supported version is Android 7.0.

What's New · 14.1.2

Version 14.1.2 addresses two specific bug fixes. First, a problem was resolved where a shape created with Smart Shape on a Vector Layer could become distorted after being applied when a Selection Area was active. Second, an issue was fixed that could cause the app to crash when returning to My Gallery using a keyboard shortcut while a tutorial was displayed. No new features are mentioned in this update.

It suits beginners who want a low-pressure way to start drawing, as well as hobbyists and illustrators who need layers, rulers, vector tools, and animation on a phone or tablet. Anyone recording drawing tutorials or time-lapse videos will also find the capture feature useful.

Grant photo library access early so you can import references and save finished artwork without interruptions. If ads bother you, the ad-removal add-on is available as an in-app purchase. Keep the app updated, since version 14.1.2 fixed crashes and a vector shape distortion issue.

ibis Paint X combines a deep brush and layer toolset with animation and process recording, all free to install on Android 7.0 and above. It is a practical choice for both first-time and experienced digital artists.