Kristin M.
KM
Kristin M.
Freelance Video Editor
Broadcast Media
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Very nice drawing program"
3.5/5
What do you like best about PaintTool SAI?

I like how versatile the tools are, there are many options and the ability to create your own brushes is great. The painting capabilities are also my favorite of any of the programs I've used before. Makes great line art and the brush is very responsive and doesn't lag. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PaintTool SAI?

Could use some more filter options, generally have to switch over to photoshop after a painting is finished to add the filters. Needs better CMYK capabilities. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Retail
UR
Verified User in Retail
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"PaintTool SAI makes life simple"
4.5/5
What do you like best about PaintTool SAI?

I love the Brush Stabliziler, it makes drawing really easy even with a less than great tablet. SAI also makes vectors easy with a quick tool to change the line widths. The color mixing is simple and lovely. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PaintTool SAI?

I wish there were better text settings, it's pretty limited. I also wish that there was a tool for makin shapes quickly and that brushes could be larger sizes than the current maximum. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
UC
Verified User in Computer Software
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Using SAI makes it easier to draw"
4/5
What do you like best about PaintTool SAI?

In SAI it's user friendly to draw as in a pice of paper, or even beyond it. it's anti-shake function makes your lines looks nature and less bad feelings using Tablet. And my favorite part is you could spin the canva while using it like a real paper. It's necessary especially for hand-paint artist because most of illustrators have a best angle to draw a smooth line. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PaintTool SAI?

Dislike part is not important compete with the advantages, such as not easy to get some effect down like in Photoshop, Another dislaike part is you can't make a big illustration with SAI(up to A3), and unlike PS, it's not easy collaborating with may other softwares. But all of those are fine if you think SAI as a pure drawing software, it's really good enough to handle this. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Animation
UA
Verified User in Animation
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Paint tool sai a great tool for work"
5/5
What do you like best about PaintTool SAI?

Its really easy to use and also generate a great flow and draw feeling when your using it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PaintTool SAI?

maybe the UI could be more cute, but this is like a really personal opinion. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Gabriela C.
GC
Gabriela C.
Diseñadora Gráfica
E-Learning
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"PaintTool SAI experience"
5/5
What do you like best about PaintTool SAI?

Easy layout to follow, wide variety of customizable brushes, light program that won't take much space or memory to function properly. What I love most about Paint Tool SAI is the pen pressure, unlike Photoshop, Sai uses the complete range of pen pressure from the tablet and offers an adjustable stabilizer tool which allows to create smoother lines. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PaintTool SAI?

It lacks text and vector tools, max limit size for canvas, won't allow to work on CMYK and won't have a version for IOS. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Printing
UP
Verified User in Printing
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"PaintTool SAI of recommendation"
5/5
What do you like best about PaintTool SAI?

1. The installation is simple

2. Easy to use

3. Easy to operate

4. The color is really natural

5. Get started immediately

6. Installation capacity is small

7.Open software quickly without having to wait for a long time.

8. It is convenient to remove installation

9.PaintTool SAI's watercolor tool is really awesome Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PaintTool SAI?

1. MAC users can't use it. ( I need to find other PC computer to use it. )

2. hope can expand the range of picture's dpi.

3. The picture is too big to open it.

4. When the computer memory is full and the PaintTool SAI is very easy to crashed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
UM
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Great program for beginners "
4/5
What do you like best about PaintTool SAI?

What I love best about this program is that it's very straight forward and easy to use. If you are looking for a simple program that also has great brushes for a comic book style this is the program to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PaintTool SAI?

The simplicity of the program as I mentioned is a positive but in ways can be a negative. At times I wanted to do more than what the program offered but wasn't able to. There are some other programs out there that have the same feel as PaintTool Sai but offer more such as comic book templates, larger variety of brushes and more editing capabilities. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Diego S.
DS
Diego S.
Ayudantía
Media Production
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Excellent"
5/5
What do you like best about PaintTool SAI?

The sensibility that you could give to the pincel and the liberty in dragging the canvas Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PaintTool SAI?

Everything is great, I really like this program. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Games
UC
Verified User in Computer Games
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Excellent experience "
5/5
What do you like best about PaintTool SAI?

The simplicity of the layout, the good quality of the tools that can be achieved through manual setups. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PaintTool SAI?

All around vectors and the CMYK export. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Design
AD
Verified User in Design
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Intuitive Software best pair with Wacom Products"
5/5
What do you like best about PaintTool SAI?

intuitive stroke and smooth drawing ( sketch and coloring ) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PaintTool SAI?

Poor layer management, layer group, and wand. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.