Is FireAlpaca SE free?

FireAlpaca SE is a one-time purchase application. You can purchase it through Steam.

Can I use FireAlpaca SE on both Windows and macOS?

Yes, FireAlpaca SE supports both Windows and macOS.

What is the difference between FireAlpaca SE and the free version of FireAlpaca?

FireAlpaca SE features an enhanced brush engine, a modern filter system, and improved performance, offering a more powerful drawing environment compared to the free version.

How can I download FireAlpaca SE after purchasing it?

After purchasing FireAlpaca SE, you can download it from your Steam Library.

Are updates for FireAlpaca SE free?

Yes, updates for FireAlpaca SE are provided free of charge.

FAQ | FireAlpaca SE

What is a difference between the paid version FireAlpaca SE and the standard version?

	FireAlpaca SE	FireAlpaca
	3.0	2.x series
File format	New file format ＋ MDP	MDP
Filter	Existing filter ＋ MFG	Existing filter
Brush	New brush engine ＋ Existing brush engine	Existing brush engine
Multi-thread processing	◎	⚪︎
16bit channel	⚪︎	×
Layer mask	⚪︎	△ (Read only)
Liquify tool	⚪︎	✕
Project	⚪︎	✕

Can I use an illustration created in FireAlpaca for my work (business)? Also where does the copyright of the illustration belong to?

Yes, you can use for your work. Illustrations created in FireAlpaca can be used for personal and business uses.
The copyright of your illustration belongs to you.

Can I post an image that includes FireAlpaca screenshots to SNS sites?

Yes, you can use the screenshots for publishing, magazine article, blog entry, X and other SNS, etc..

Default brushes are gone. How can I restore?

To restore the default brushes, please go to the menu and click Help > Initialize Settings > Restore Preset Brushes…

When I draw with brush tool, the drawing starts offset from the actual position. Is there any way to fix this?

We have received the reports from users that this glitch sometimes happens depending on the pen tablet type or driver version.
There is a limitation in improving the condition on the software developer end, therefore it will be extremely helpful if users contact the pen tablet manufacturers to provide further information to FireAlpaca. It will increase a chance to resolve the fundamental issues.
Each user’s cooperation will become the most powerful driving force.
We truly appreciate your cooperation and participation.
If you are using Windows, please go to “Brush Environment Settings” under file menu and check “Start brushing when pen pressure is detected”. This may improve the condition.

What will be the cause of the file saving failure?

First of all, please make sure that there is sufficient available disk capacity to save a file. In order to work on your drawing smoothly, maintaining at least a few GB available disk capacity is optimum.
Also for Windows users, there is a possibility that software (DDL) creating thumbnail images of a MDP file causes the contest.
If MediBangPaint is installed in your PC, there is a high possibility to cause the file contest, which means that you will not be able to overwrite a file. Therefore please check any performance issues under the condition of only FireAlpaca being installed in your PC.

It says “Invalid MDP file”. Can I recover the file?

The file may not be recovered, however there is a possibility that the backup file is saved under Help menu > “Open Config Folder” > “Autosave_backup” folder.

The window, such as color palette window or brush window, disappeared.

You can show/hide each window from the main menu under “Window”. By selecting “Initialize”, it will revert to the default setting.

I cannot draw anything.

Go to “File” > “New” to create a canvas.