Alternatives to miniPaint
Open-source online image editor with layers and filters that runs entirely in the browser. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.
The original
miniPaint
Open-source online image editor with layers and filters that runs entirely in the browser.
Replacements
Listings that take over the same core job as miniPaint.
Photopea
Browser-based image editor that opens Photoshop, XD and Sketch files.
Photopea is a browser editor that opens Photoshop, XD and Sketch files with a broader toolset, but it is closed source and ad-supported unless you pay.
Pixlr
A browser-based photo editor with AI image generation, background removal and collage tools.
Pixlr is a browser photo editor with over 20 tools, collages and AI generation, but it is closed source and some features sit behind paid plans.
GIMP
The long-running free image editor for photo retouching, compositing and general pixel work.
GIMP is a free, open-source desktop editor for Windows, macOS and Linux with far more tools and scripting, but it must be installed and takes longer to learn.
Paint.NET
A fast Windows image editor that sits between Microsoft Paint and a full photo suite.
Paint.NET is a free Windows desktop editor with layers, effects and a large plugin library, but it is closed source and does not run in a browser.
Pinta
A small painting and image editor modelled on Paint.NET 3, and the closest thing to it on macOS and Linux.
Pinta is an MIT-licensed desktop editor for Windows, macOS and Linux with layers, effects and unlimited undo, installed locally rather than run in the browser.
BeFunky
An online photo editor, collage maker and graphic designer that runs in the browser.
BeFunky is a freemium browser editor adding collages, graphic design and AI tools, but it is closed source and more powerful features require BeFunky Plus.
JS Paint
Browser-based remake of classic MS Paint with extra features and an optional desktop app.
JS Paint is also an MIT-licensed browser editor, offering a simple MS Paint interface without layers, plus an optional Linux desktop app.
LazPaint
A free cross-platform image editor with raster and vector layers, similar to Paint.NET.
LazPaint is a free, open-source desktop editor for Windows, macOS and Linux with raster and vector layers, running natively rather than in a browser.
Also worth comparing
These listings name miniPaint as their own alternative, so the relationship runs both ways.
Microsoft Paint
Simple image editing and drawing app for Windows, distributed through the Microsoft Store.
miniPaint runs in the browser with layers and filters, no ads, and MIT-licensed source that can be self-hosted, so no Windows install is needed.
Sumo
Browser-based suite of creative apps for painting, photo editing, music, audio, 3D and coding.
miniPaint is a free, MIT-licensed browser editor with layers and filters that can be self-hosted, replacing only the image editing part of Sumo.
Similar software
Related functionality, not a direct replacement.
Fotor
An online photo editor and design tool with many AI tools for enhancement and background removal.
Canva
An online design platform with templates and photo editing tools for making graphics in the browser.
Squoosh
Browser tool for comparing and compressing images with different codecs.
Kleki
A free painting tool that runs in the web browser for quick sketches and drawings.
