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GIMPPinta
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Free software under the GNU GPL; there is no paid edition and no subscription.

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Free and open source under the MIT licence, with code from Paint.NET 3.36 used under the…

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Full layer, mask, selection and path editing for photo retouching and composites
  • Runs on Linux, macOS and Windows from one project
  • The Paint.NET workflow on macOS, Linux and BSD as well as Windows
  • Unlimited undo with a history pane
  • The interface follows its own conventions, so Photoshop habits do not transfer cleanly
  • CMYK support for print work is still limited compared with commercial editors
  • Nowhere near GIMP or Krita for serious editing
  • No plugin ecosystem comparable to Paint.NET's
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later License: MIT
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 20, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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