GIMP AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Digital Painting Tools - Page 7

The best Digital Painting alternative to GIMP is Krita, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to GIMP and loads of them are Digital Painting Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Digital Painting Tool alternatives to GIMP are Paint.NET, Affinity Photo, Adobe Photoshop and Photopea.

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  1. Paintbrush icon
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    Paintbrush

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    Paintbrush is a simple paint program for Mac OS X, reminiscent of Microsoft Paint and Apple’s own now-defunct MacPaint. It provides users with a means to make simple images quickly, something which has been noticeably absent from the Mac for...

    37 Paintbrush alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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    It's very simple and feels like MS Paint, but I can use it for simple drawings. You can even switch colour modes (I personally love the crayon mode).

    Positive comment •May 11, 2020
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    • Paintbrush is Free and Open SourceGIMP is also Free and Open Source
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    scri.ch

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    scri.ch is a hackable, open source and minimal drawing tool. Learn more about tips and hacks on http://about.scri.ch/

    90 scri.ch alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Online

    scri.ch Features

    1.  Image Sharing
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    Sketchable

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    Seamlessly fusing the freedom and romance of your physical notebook with the power and flexibility of the digital world, Sketchable provides the best creative experience on the market.

    92 Sketchable alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows

    Sketchable Features

    1.  Sketching
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    Affinity Photo

    Real-time image editing software supporting extensive colour spaces, unlimited layers, non-destructive edits, and a streamlined workspace for complex tasks on Windows, Mac, and iPad.

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    PictBear

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    PictBear is an image editor and paint program that is very friendly toward the beginning user, PictBear is very straightforward and easy to use no matter what your skill level is.

    103 PictBear alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    PictBear Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Remove Image Background
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    SpeedyPainter

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    "SpeedyPainter" is a simple and lightweight painting software. It is written in C++ and uses the OpenGL graphics library.

    21 SpeedyPainter alternatives
    Perspective grid overlay

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Export drawing process into an .avi video
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Pressure Sensitivity
    2.  Drawing Tablet Support
    3.  Portable
    4.  Digital Drawing
    5.  Replay
    6.  OPENGL
    7.  Sketching
    8.  Sketch
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  8. XGimp icon
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    XGimp

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    XGimp is a version of gimp that works on a mobile. It can be used as a paint program, image editor or a photo retouching program.

    174 XGimp alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad

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    RealWorld Paint

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    RealWorld Paint is an free portable image/photo/animation editor. It supports layers with styles and can import and export Photoshop, GIMP and Paint.net images with layers.

    66 RealWorld Paint alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    RealWorld Paint Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Support for Layers
    3.  Retouch photos
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    The text layer uses a bevel effect and an azure shadow effect
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    Main Window - Support of 22 languages
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