FireAlpaca is the free digital painting software compatible with both Mac and Windows, supporting 10 languages. The Windows 64-bit version runs on Windows 10 or later, and Windows, macOS, and Linux versions are all available for free. It provides a lightweight yet powerful painting environment with tools such as the Pose Doll 3D character posing, perspective rulers, a line stabilizer, and text tools.
Publisher’s description
What is FireAlpaca?
FireAlpaca by firealpaca.com is free Windows software in the drawing & design category. It ranks 27th by popularity among drawing & design in this catalogue.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.16.3, released on September 9, 2026. The version history goes back to June 9, 2026: 4 releases, all linked to the official files.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 31,392 times. Similar programs include Inkscape, draw.io and LibreCAD.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Free to use
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: FireAlpaca is a free drawing & design tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is FireAlpaca safe to download?
- The file is served by firealpaca.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
15BCCCECA7FF736A259ED09AC01E6BBB79044D1C32DF746E43F50EB4636544C5· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 27, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 4 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.16.3Latest | September 9, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.16.2 | September 3, 2026 | 58.2 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.16.1 | September 1, 2026 | 58.1 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.16.0 | June 9, 2026 | 58.1 MB | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id FireAlpaca.FireAlpaca -echoco install firealpaca -ywin64 /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask firealpacaInformation
- Publisher
- firealpaca.com
- Category
- Drawing & design
- Licence
- Freeware
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 2.16.3
- Released
- September 9, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- August 11, 2026
- Versions listed
- 4
- Chocolatey downloads
- 31,392
- Website
- firealpaca.com
- winget ID
- FireAlpaca.FireAlpaca
- Chocolatey package
- firealpaca
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is FireAlpaca free?
Yes. FireAlpaca is free to use.
Is FireAlpaca safe to download?
The download comes from firealpaca.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install FireAlpaca with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can FireAlpaca be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does FireAlpaca run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of FireAlpaca?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 9, 2026.
What are alternatives to FireAlpaca?
Inkscape, draw.io, LibreCAD, MyPaint and Graphviz. The alternatives page compares them.
