Krita has released an update, version 5.2.16, which addresses a significant bug causing crashes when saving HEIF, HEIC, or AVIF files. This issue had led to frustrations among users, with many experiencing freezes and delays during the saving process. The update is available across all major platforms including Linux, Windows, and macOS, and includes minor tweaks for better compatibility with AppImageLauncher on Linux systems. Users are encouraged to download the update to ensure a smoother workflow when exporting high-resolution images

Krita Update 5.2.16 Fixes Frustrating HEIF HEIC AIVF Saving Bug

Krita has released an update, version 5.2.16, which fixes a frustrating bug that caused the program to crash when saving HEIF, HEIC, or AVIF files. This issue had been affecting users for a while, with some experiencing freezes mid-save and others having files take forever to save. The fix involves patching underlying codec integration that was mismanaging file descriptors, and it's now available on all major platforms, including Linux, Windows, and macOS. Users can download the update from the Krita website or through their existing installation, with a note to ensure AppImageLauncher is up-to-date for smooth installation on Linux systems.

Krita Update 5.2.16 Fixes Frustrating HEIF HEIC AIVF Saving Bug @ Linux Compatible