No. 42of 46 ·Digital Painting Software

PD Howler

Name: PD Howler
Price: 17 USD

Windows · API

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One barScore 5.0

Free tierNo free tier
Runs widely1 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

PD Howler is ranked #42 of 46 in digital painting software on Freedom251. It runs on API, Windows. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered.

PD Howler plans and pricing

All plans

Howler 2027 upgrade $17 once Sale price; regular price $37.00 pdhowler.com · 11 Oct 2026

Howler 2027 full version $19.99 once Sale price for the next 10 orders pdhowler.com · 11 Oct 2026

Compared on digital painting software

Brush customization: Yes
Layer support: Yes
Pressure sensitivity: Yes
Supported platforms: Windows
Stroke stabilization: Yes

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The record

Product: PD Howler is digital painting software with tools for video, animation, 3D, and visual effects.
Painting: The feature list includes natural media, customizable brushes, particle and foliage brushes, and pigment lifting.
Animation and video: Features include frame-by-frame animation, video frame editing, rotoscoping, chromakeying, compositing, and motion prediction.
3D: The software includes terrain generation, global illumination, ray tracing, and loading Wavefront OBJ files.
Filters: The feature page lists more than 100 filters, including filters for still images and animations.
Extensibility: The feature list mentions LUA filters, third-party plugins, and a programming API for making add-ons.
2025 release limitation: The maker's Howler 2025 page says that release is available only as an upgrade and requires Howler 2024 installed first.
2027 pricing: The maker's purchase page lists a $17.00 Howler 2027 upgrade and a $19.99 full version sale for the next 10 orders.
Trial: The maker offers free demo/trial versions of PD Howler.
Windows support: Project Dogwaffle is described as a Windows application, and the maker recommends Windows 11 or 10 while also listing Windows 7 and 8.1 as working platforms.
System requirements: The program is 32-bit and the maker recommends a 64-bit Windows version, DirectX 11 for GPU support, and a processor with SSE2 support.
Other operating systems: The maker says Mac or Linux use may be possible through virtual machines or Wine, but describes those options as uncertain or not smooth sailing.
Support: The maker provides user guides, support documents, and additional help for Howler, with guides also available in Spanish and French.
Security guidance: The downloads page advises users to scan downloaded installers for malware before opening them.

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Digital Painting Software in 2026#42 of 46

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