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Paint.NETPixelmator Pro
Free

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

 Paid

Included in Apple Creator Studio or bought once on the Mac App Store.

Windows macOS, iOS
  • Layers, unlimited undo, special effects and a tool set that covers most everyday editing
  • Free for commercial and business use, not just personal use
  • Nondestructive layer-based editing
  • Raster and vector tools in one app
  • Windows only and closed source
  • The Microsoft Store copy costs money; the free copy is the one from the website
  • Apple devices only
  • Some AI features depend on Apple Intelligence
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 September 23, 2026

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