Open Source Microsoft Paint Alternatives for Mac

Microsoft Paint is not available for Mac but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on macOS with similar functionality. The best open source Mac alternative is Krita. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Microsoft Paint and 15 are open source and available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source Mac alternatives to Microsoft Paint are Pinta, MyPaint, LazPaint and Pixelitor.

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  1. Krita icon

    Krita

     1433 likes

    Free, open-source painting software designed by artists for artists. Offers customizable UI, 9 brush engines, color management, tablet support, non-destructive editing, and privacy features. Portable and available on major platforms, supporting seamless texture creation.

    145 Krita alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android Tablet
    • KDE Plasma
    • Epic Games Store
    • PortableApps.com
    • F-Droid
    • Steam
    • AppImage
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    Krita vs Microsoft Paint Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    vincentasmargis
    1

    I was looking for a program that could convert a .JPG file into .ico,and Krita did just that.

    Top Negative Comment
    vertigo
    4

    Krita is probably a great program for those that need the extra functionality, but those looking for an alternative to the extremely basic MS Paint don't need that, and it will be far more complicated to use. Even more importantly, though, is that even on my high-end system, it takes minimum several seconds to start, and sometimes around half a minute or longer, and that's just too long for doing basic tasks that would be done in Paint.

    Guest
    Negative
    0

    too complicated and bloated

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 8 comments
    • Krita is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Paint is Free and Proprietary
    • Krita is Customizable and Privacy focusedMicrosoft Paint is not according to our users
  2. Pinta icon

    Pinta

     278 likes

    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...

    100 Pinta alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Mono
    • Snapcraft
    Pinta 3.0
     
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    Pinta vs Microsoft Paint Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    2

    Simple interface with powerful tools

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 5 comments
    • Pinta is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Paint is Free and Proprietary
    • Pinta is Privacy focusedMicrosoft Paint is not according to our users
  4. MyPaint icon

    MyPaint

     392 likes

    MyPaint is a fast, distraction-free, and easy painting tool for digital artists. It supports graphics tablets made by Wacom, and many similar devices.

    130 MyPaint alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    MyPaint screenshot 1
     
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    MyPaint vs Microsoft Paint Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    6

    There is no selection tool, which is what i need.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • MyPaint is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Paint is Free and Proprietary
  5. LazPaint icon

    LazPaint

     46 likes

    Raster & vector graphic editor with many tools and filters, written in Lazarus. Portable, 32bit & 64bit versions, ORA format & 16384x16384 image support. In app 3D import & rendering.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    LazPaint vs Microsoft Paint Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    -2

    Really lightweight and fast, has a lot of additional features but is neat, making it powerful but not complicated (looking at you, Gimp).

    It would count closer to a Paint.NET replacement in my opinion. Though if you have this why would you ever want a normal MS Paint clone?

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • LazPaint is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Paint is Free and Proprietary
  6. Pixelitor icon

    Pixelitor

     27 likes

    Open source image editor with non-destructive editing, 110+ filters, adjustment and text layers, support for smart objects and adjustment layers, cross-platform compatibility, and layer-based editing for flexible image composition.

    114 Pixelitor alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Pixelitor screenshot 1
     
  7. Tux Paint icon

    Tux Paint

     23 likes

    Tux Paint is a free, award-winning drawing program for children ages 3 to 12 (for example, preschool and K-6). Tux Paint is used in schools around the world as a computer literacy drawing activity. It combines an easy-to-use interface, fun sound effects, and an encouraging...

    40 Tux Paint alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • Haiku
    Tux Paint screenshot 1
     
  9. Seashore icon

    Seashore

     69 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

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    • Mac
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    Seashore vs Microsoft Paint Comments
    John Fastman
    Positive
    -3

    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.

    • Seashore is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Paint is Free and Proprietary
  11. Paintbrush icon

    Paintbrush

     9 likes

    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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Paintbrush screenshot 1
     
  12. PhotoFlare icon

    PhotoFlare

     11 likes

    Photoflare is a cross-platform image editor with an aim to balance between powerful features and a very friendly graphical user interface. It suits a wide variety of different tasks and users who value a more nimble workflow.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    PhotoFlare vs Microsoft Paint Comments
    RemovedUser
    Positive
    0

    Photoflare is more powerfull than microsoft paint but below a full featured program like Gimp. With the simple and intuitive UI, you can make basic edits, like crop an image, add text, annotate, draw, change contrast...

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • PhotoFlare is Freemium and Open SourceMicrosoft Paint is Free and Proprietary
  13. InfiniPaint icon

    InfiniPaint

     3 likes

    InfiniPaint is a collaborative, infinite space, infinite zoom, canvas note-taking/drawing app. Unlike many other infinite canvas apps, although there is a specific zoom-in level limit, there is no zoom-out limit (at least up until the point your computer runs out of memory).

    49 InfiniPaint alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Online
    InfiniPaint screenshot 1
     
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