Microsoft Paint Alternatives for Android

Microsoft Paint is not available for Android but there are plenty of alternatives with similar functionality. The best Android alternative is Clip Studio Paint. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try MediBang Paint or ibis Paint X. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Microsoft Paint and 18 are available for Android so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Android alternatives to Microsoft Paint are Adobe Elements, Our Paint, Tux Paint and PixilArt.

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  1. Professional software for comic and manga creation, optimized with panel layouts, perspective rulers, sketching, inking, toning, vector support, and 3D model import, suitable for artists seeking advanced drawing and coloring tools.

    118 Clip Studio Paint alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2013

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Samsung Galaxy Store
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  2. MediBang Paint icon
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    MediBang Paint is a lightweight software for illustration and making comic books on Windows and Mac OS.

    91 MediBang Paint alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2015

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Steam
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  3. Adobe Elements icon
     84 likes

    Comprehensive photo editing tool with AI-powered automation and easy step-by-step guidance. It includes unique creation tools, layer support, facial recognition, and organizes your photos seamlessly. Available as a one-time purchase, no subscription required, with cloud sync for flexibility.

    169 Adobe Elements alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  4. ibis Paint X icon
     43 likes

    ibis Paint is an easy yet powerful drawing app made with tools for sketching manga right at your fingertips.

    67 ibis Paint X alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2016

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
    • iPad
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  5. Our Paint icon
     13 likes

    Our Paint is a featureless but programmable painting program.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2023

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • itch.io
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  6. Tux Paint icon
     24 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...

    42 Tux Paint alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • Haiku
    • Linux Mobile
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  7. PhotoPad icon
     8 likes

    PhotoPad picture editor is the fastest and most fun way to edit your digital photos. PhotoPad is one of the most stable, easy-to-use, and comprehensive photo editors available.

    106 PhotoPad alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • Kindle Fire
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  8. PhotoEditor icon
     1 like

    A Photo Editor library with simple, easy support for image editing using paints,text,filters,emoji and Sticker like stories.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2023

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  9. NPS Image Editor features a user interface resembling the "classic" version of Microsoft Paint with small system footprint.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Since

    • Since 2020

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  10. Paintastic icon
     3 likes

    Paintastic allows you to make beautiful drawings, paintings, designs and greeting cards.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2015

    Platforms

    • Android
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  11. Pho.to icon
     7 likes

    Improve and play with your digital pictures at Pho.to site with easy yet powerful editing tools and services. Enhance your pictures, have fun with your photos online, retouch portraits and share your photos for free. Free Pho.to services:

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2011

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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