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Paint.NETPinta
Free

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

 Free

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

Windows 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
  • The Paint.NET workflow on macOS, Linux and BSD as well as Windows
  • Unlimited undo with a history pane
  • Windows only and closed source
  • The Microsoft Store copy costs money; the free copy is the one from the website
  • Nowhere near GIMP or Krita for serious editing
  • No plugin ecosystem comparable to Paint.NET's
Downloadable app Downloadable app
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 21, 2026

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