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Adobe PhotoshopPaint.NET
Paid

Subscription plans with a free trial; a free mobile app is also offered.

 Free

The Classic release from getpaint.net is free for personal, academic, commercial…

Windows, macOS, Web Windows
  • Broad toolset for retouching, compositing and painting
  • Generative AI features for editing and creating scenes
  • Layers, unlimited undo, special effects and a tool set that covers most everyday editing
  • Free for commercial and business use, not just personal use
  • Subscription only for the full desktop version
  • No Linux version
  • Windows only and closed source
  • The Microsoft Store copy costs money; the free copy is the one from the website
Downloadable app, Web application Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 20, 2026

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