Microsoft Paint AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Color Picker Tools

The best Color Picker alternative to Microsoft Paint is Pinta, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Microsoft Paint and 11 are Color Picker Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Color Picker Tool alternatives to Microsoft Paint are Procreate, PhotoDemon, Pixen and KRESKA.art.

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  1. Pinta icon

    Pinta

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    Pinta is a image editing, drawing and painting application with a simple yet powerful interface. Pinta has a wide range of drawing tools, including: freehand, rectangles, circles and lines. It also has over 35 effects to apply to your images, and also has the ability to create...

    99 Pinta alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Mono
    • Snapcraft
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    Simple interface with powerful tools

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    This app uses similar features like MS Paint, but there’s one thing that’s missing. The Grid Lines. Needs an Update.

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    Similar options like mspaint. If you come from windows, install and work.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Pinta is a great Microsoft Paint alternative.

    • Pinta is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Paint is Free and Proprietary
    • Pinta is Privacy focusedMicrosoft Paint is not according to our users
  2. Procreate icon

    Procreate

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    Procreate is a versatile, award-winning app for creative digital drawing and painting on iOS. It delivers a robust, professional toolset with hundreds of configurable brushes, a powerful layering system, vector graphic tools, and comprehensive design capabilities, ensuring desktop-level flexibility and power.

    63 Procreate alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    • Most users think Procreate is a great Microsoft Paint alternative.

    • Procreate is the most popular commercial alternative to Microsoft Paint.

    • Procreate is Paid and ProprietaryMicrosoft Paint is Free and Proprietary
    • Procreate is CustomizableMicrosoft Paint is not according to our users
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    PhotoDemon

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    PhotoDemon provides a comprehensive selection of photo editing tools in an 8 MB download. It runs on any Windows machine (XP through Win 10) and does not require installation. It can easily be run from a USB stick or SD card.

    22 PhotoDemon alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  5. Pixen icon

    Pixen

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    Pixen is a pixel art editor designed for working with low-resolution raster art, such as those 8-bit sprites found in old-school video games. With innovative features like a color palette system, patterns, and high-zoom support, Pixen packs all the tools pixel artists need in an...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPad
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  6. KRESKA.art icon

    KRESKA.art

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    KRESKA.art is a free online drawing and painting app that lets you create art directly in your web browser. It offers a simple interface, diverse brushes, and unique features like auto-color tracing. You can use it to sketch and paint without any downloads or installations.

    17 KRESKA.art alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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    PaintZ

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    PaintZ is a simple drawing and image editing app, similar to Microsoft Paint. PaintZ is designed to to be fast and easy to use, with a touch- and mouse-friendly Material Design interface, full offline support, and no Flash Player required.

    12 PaintZ alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Chrome OS
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    Our Paint

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    Our Paint is a featureless but programmable painting program.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • itch.io
    • Android
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    DPaint JS

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    Webbased image editor modeled after the legendary Deluxe Paint with a focus on retro Amiga file formats.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
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  13. Pycker icon

    Pycker

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    Pycker is a Python color picker made with Tkinter. It's Open-Source, and free! Get your HEX and RGB! It has a simple interface and includes your "Basic colors", your "Custom colors", and a little palette! Pycker replaces Rundom, the old Pycker.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    When you choose a color...
     
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