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Kernsetzer vs Rindraw

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Kernsetzer compared with Rindraw
DetailKernsetzer logo KernsetzerRindraw logo Rindraw
What it doesBook formatting software for self-publishers A drawing and painting app for iPad, iPhone and Mac where every stroke stays editable
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Pricing modelPaid Paid
PricingOne-time purchase price to be announced before launch. Without a license, the software works with basic features indefinitely but exports carry a watermark. $12.99 once, no subscription. One purchase covers iPad, iPhone and Mac.
Key features
  • Supports Windows, macOS and Linux
  • Accepts Word and Markdown manuscripts
  • Generates print-ready PDF for KDP and IngramSpark
  • Creates EPUB 3 for ebook stores
  • Automatic layout of running heads and chapter openers
  • Professional typography with correct quotation marks and dashes
  • German language typography support
  • Works offline without requiring an account
  • Custom theme saving in licensed version
  • Strokes stay editable: recolor, bend, scale and warp without losing sharpness
  • Over 300 brushes from 36 sets with pressure, tilt and barrel roll support
  • Import and use Procreate and Photoshop brushes
  • Layers with groups, masks, blend modes and adjustment layers
  • Pages and frames on one canvas for comics and storyboards
  • Animation with frames, onion skins and playback
  • Paint on 3D models in OBJ and USDZ format
  • Export to PNG, JPEG, HEIC, JPEG XL, TIFF and PSD with CMYK for print
  • Symmetry and mirroring tools
  • Undo history that survives closing the app
What makes it different
  • Runs natively on Windows, macOS and Linux while the best-known alternative only runs on Mac
  • Professional typography handling for both English and German
  • Offline desktop app with no account or cloud dependency required
  • One-time purchase model instead of subscription
  • Includes free tools for KDP formatting and quote/dash fixing
  • Strokes remain fully editable after drawing, unlike other apps that flatten to pixels
  • One-time purchase with no subscription covers iPad, iPhone and Mac
  • Seamless import of files, brushes and palettes from Procreate and Photoshop
  • Works offline with no account, advertising or tracking
  • Redraws strokes at any export size to maintain sharpness
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