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Paint.NETKolourPaint
Free

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

 Free

Free and open source from the KDE community.

Windows macOS, Linux
  • Layers, unlimited undo, special effects and a tool set that covers most everyday editing
  • Free for commercial and business use, not just personal use
  • Quick to start and easy to learn
  • Covers basic shapes, text, selections and effects
  • Windows only and closed source
  • The Microsoft Store copy costs money; the free copy is the one from the website
  • Not suited to advanced photo editing or layered work
  • Primarily a Linux application
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

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