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Paint.NETJS Paint
Free

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

 Free

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

Windows Linux, Web
  • Layers, unlimited undo, special effects and a tool set that covers most everyday editing
  • Free for commercial and business use, not just personal use
  • Faithful MS Paint interface in any browser
  • Extra features beyond the original, including vertical text
  • Windows only and closed source
  • The Microsoft Store copy costs money; the free copy is the one from the website
  • Deliberately simple compared with full photo editors
  • No layers or advanced retouching tools
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Web application
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: MIT
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 20, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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