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Paint.NETCorel PaintShop Pro
Free

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

 Paid

Paid software with a free trial and volume licensing for business and education.

Windows Windows
  • Layers, unlimited undo, special effects and a tool set that covers most everyday editing
  • Free for commercial and business use, not just personal use
  • Photo editing and graphic design in one program
  • Ultimate edition adds more tools
  • Windows only and closed source
  • The Microsoft Store copy costs money; the free copy is the one from the website
  • Windows only
  • Latest version shown is from 2023
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 20, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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