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Microsoft Paint is not available for Mac but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on macOS with similar functionality. The best Mac Image Editor alternative is Krita, 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 many of them are Image Editors available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac Image Editor alternatives to Microsoft Paint are Pinta, Photoscape, MediBang Paint and Clip Studio Paint.

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Microsoft Paint alternatives are mainly Image Editors but may also be Digital Painting Tools or Photo Editors. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Microsoft Paint.

Microsoft Paint

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Image Editor
Free • Proprietary

Paint (formerly Paintbrush) is a simple, ultra-basic graphics painting program that is included with almost all versions of Microsoft Windows. It opens and saves files as Windows bitmap (24-bit, 256 color, 16 color, and...

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Microsoft Paint alternatives page was last updated Sep 26, 2023

FireAlpaca
FireAlpaca is the image editor that can be used readily and easily. We made it possible to provide the completely free download, in order for our products to be experienced by more users from all over the world. It is available for both Mac and Windows users!
134 FireAlpaca alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
- Image Editor
- Digital Painting Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
FireAlpaca Features
1. Support for Layers
2. Smooth lines
3. Digital Drawing
4. User friendly
5. Blending brushes
6. Multi-choice brushes
7. Tablet support
8. Drawing Board
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Pixelitor
Pixelitor is an open source image editor with an intuitive interface and with a special emphasis on non-destructive editing.
121 Pixelitor alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Image Editor
- Digital Painting Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Top Pixelitor Features
1. Works Offline
2. Ad-free
3. Support for Layers
4. Lightweight
5. Image Filters
6. Photo effects
7. Image Processing
8. Retouch photos
9. Photographic filters
10. Java based
11. Sketching
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Acorn
Acorn is a photo editor built for the rest of us. With a simple interface and tools for adding everything from text, shapes, and effects, you can make the perfect picture in seconds and minutes, not hours and days.
122 Acorn alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
- Image Editor
- Photo Editor
Platforms
- Mac
Acorn Features
Lightweight
Non Destructive Editing
Support for Layers
Dark Mode
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Adobe Photoshop Elements
Photoshop Elements 2024 is photo editing software for anyone who wants to edit and create with their photos. It’s a one-time purchase that doesn’t require a subscription. It offers:

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Photoline
Photoline is a professional image editor which offers creatives a mostly non-destructive workflow for 8/16/32bpc image processing and compositing in RGB, CMYK, and Lab modes.

Full vector editing, DTP features, and a HSV/HIS workflow are supported.
109 Photoline alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application types
- Image Editor
- Photo Editor
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Wine
Photoline Features
1. Retouch photos
2. Image Processing
3. Color correction
4. Adjustment Layers
5. RAW-Conversion
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showFoto
You can use it to view your photographs and improve them. Showfoto is the standalone image editor of the digiKam project.
115 showFoto alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Image Editor
- Photo Editor
Platforms
- Mac
- Linux
- KDE
showFoto Features
Image browser
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Pixen
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...
68 Pixen alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
- Image Editor
- Digital Painting Tool
Platforms
- Mac
- iPad
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Top Pixen Features
1. Lightweight
2. Ad-free
3. Support for Layers
4. Pixel Art
5. Cloud Sync
6. No registration required
7. Works Offline
8. Color Picker
9. Dark Mode
10. Drawing Tablet Support
11. Onion skinning
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Seashore
Seashore is an open source image editor for Mac OS. It features gradients, textures and anti-aliasing for both text and brush strokes. It supports multiple layers and alpha channel editing. It is based around the GIMPs technology and uses the same native file format.
126 Seashore alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Image Editor
- Photo Editor
Platforms
- Mac
Seashore Features
Real time collaboration
Crop images
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Comments about Seashore as an Alternative to Microsoft Paint

John Fastman
Although Seashore is now discontinued, it was one of the closest open source equivalents to Microsoft Paint for Mac users. It's a shame it's discontinued.
Positive comment •Dec 23, 2016
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- Seashore is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Paint is Free and Proprietary