PC PaintBrush AlternativesDigital Painting Tools and other similar apps like PC PaintBrush

PC PaintBrush is described as 'PC Paintbrush is graphics editing software created by the ZSoft Corporation in 1984 for computers running the MS-DOS operating system' and is a digital painting tool in the os & utilities category. There are more than 50 alternatives to PC PaintBrush for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best PC PaintBrush alternative is GIMP, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like PC PaintBrush are Krita, Paint.NET, MyPaint and Pixlr.

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  1. GIMP icon

    GIMP

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    GIMP delivers powerful functionalities for photo retouching, image composition, and format conversion. As a versatile tool, it serves as both a simple paint program and a high-end retouching suite, and offers batch processing for mass image tasks in an accessible open-source platform.

    189 GIMP alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
    • AmigaOS
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    • GIMP is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to PC PaintBrush.

    • GIMP is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to PC PaintBrush.

    • GIMP is Free and Open SourcePC PaintBrush is Free and Proprietary
    • GIMP is Customizable, Privacy focused and LightweightPC PaintBrush is not according to our users
  2. Krita icon

    Krita

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    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.

    141 Krita alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android Tablet
    • KDE Plasma
    • Epic Games Store
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam
    • F-Droid
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    • Krita is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to PC PaintBrush.

    • Krita is Free and Open SourcePC PaintBrush is Free and Proprietary
    • Krita is Lightweight, Customizable and Privacy focusedPC PaintBrush is not according to our users
  4. Paint.NET icon

    Paint.NET

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    Free Windows image editor with support for layers, plugins, and special effects. Offers intuitive interface, works offline, ad-free, and portable, consuming fewer resources.

    165 Paint.NET alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • .NET Framework
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  6. MyPaint icon

    MyPaint

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

    126 MyPaint alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
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  7. Pixlr icon

    Pixlr

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    Web-based editor with AI image generation, quick fixes, overlays, intricate lighting and texture adjustments, customizable templates, advanced filters, support for layers, high-res export, and ad-free premium features for accessible image and design editing.

    225 Pixlr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • Pixlr is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to PC PaintBrush.

    • Pixlr is Freemium and ProprietaryPC PaintBrush is Free and Proprietary
    • Pixlr is LightweightPC PaintBrush is not according to our users
  10. Microsoft Paint icon

    Microsoft Paint

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    Windows-bundled image editor for basic painting and raster editing tasks, supporting bitmap, JPEG, GIF, PNG, and TIFF. Offers layer support, offline access, no registration, and dark mode. Lightweight and ad-free, ensuring minimal resource use.

    124 Microsoft Paint alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. Pixelmator icon

    Pixelmator

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    Image editing software for macOS and iOS, offering nondestructive, GPU-powered editing with machine learning features, RAW support, custom brushes, and seamless macOS integration for touch-ups, painting, and creative compositions.

    153 Pixelmator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    • Pixelmator is the most popular commercial alternative to PC PaintBrush.

    • Pixelmator is Paid and ProprietaryPC PaintBrush is Free and Proprietary
    • Pixelmator is CustomizablePC PaintBrush is not according to our users
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    FireAlpaca

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    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!

    122 FireAlpaca alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  13. PhotoFiltre icon

    PhotoFiltre

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    PhotoFiltre 7 is a complete image retouching program. It allows you to do simple or advanced adjustments to an image and apply a vast range of filters on it. It is simple and intuitive to use, and has an easy learning curve.

    126 PhotoFiltre alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • PortableApps.com
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  14. Corel PaintShop Pro icon

    Corel PaintShop Pro

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    Corel's tool provides comprehensive photo editing and design features including enhanced layers, precise tools, RAW editing, and organization capabilities such as keyword tags, auto sorting, and facial recognition, making it ideal for both novices and professionals in various projects.

    157 Corel PaintShop Pro alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  15. Adobe Photoshop Express icon

    Adobe Photoshop Express

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    Adobe's mobile photo-editing app lets you edit, share, and upload photos across devices. With features like free 2 GB storage, original size backup, and extra tools for advanced editing, it enhances your images for social media without reducing file quality.

    166 Adobe Photoshop Express alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
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