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JS PaintKolourPaint
Free

Free and open source under the MIT License, with optional donations.

 Free

Free and open source from the KDE community.

Linux, Web macOS, Linux
  • Faithful MS Paint interface in any browser
  • Extra features beyond the original, including vertical text
  • Quick to start and easy to learn
  • Covers basic shapes, text, selections and effects
  • Deliberately simple compared with full photo editors
  • No layers or advanced retouching tools
  • Not suited to advanced photo editing or layered work
  • Primarily a Linux application
Downloadable app, Web application Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: MIT License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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