Paint +++ Alternatives

Paint +++ is described as 'Aims to fill the need for a basic, streamlined, and Mac-native image editor. Whether you need to quickly crop a photo, add some text to an image, or just have fun doodling, scrawl has you covered' and is an app in the education & reference category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Paint +++ for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, iPad and Web-based apps. The best Paint +++ alternative is GIMP, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Paint +++ are Krita, Adobe Photoshop, Paint.NET and Adobe Illustrator.

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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 Paint +++.
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Paint +++aims to fill the need for a basic, streamlined, and Mac-native image editor. Whether you need to quickly crop a photo, add some text to an image, or just have fun doodling, scrawl has you covered.

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Paint +++ alternatives page was last updated Aug 18, 2020
  1. GIMP icon
     4589 likes

    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.

    205 GIMP alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Haiku
    • Flatpak
    • AmigaOS

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  Photo effects
    3.  Digital Painting
    4.  DRM Free
    5.  High-resolution images
    6.  Retouch photos
    7.  Open PSD files
    8.  Image Processing
    9.  Dark Mode
    10.  Color to Alpha
    11.  Select by Color
    12.  Portable
    13.  Built-in Color picker
    14.  Image Masking
    15.  Batch image manipulation
    16.  Color correction
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    Comments about GIMP as an Alternative to Paint +++
     
    Toby Sawicki

    It is the best graphics app there is.

    Positive commentApr 16, 2020
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    • GIMP is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Paint +++.

    • GIMP is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Paint +++.

    • GIMP is Free and Open SourcePaint +++ is Paid and Proprietary
    • GIMP is CustomizablePaint +++ is not according to our users
  2. Krita icon
     1303 likes

    Krita is a professional Free and open source (FOSS) painting program. It is made by artists that want to see affordable art tools for everyone within concept art, texture and matte painters, illustrations and comics.

    151 Krita alternatives
    Main Window

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android Tablet
    • Epic Games Store
    • PortableApps.com
    • Steam

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Digital Drawing
    2.  Digital Painting
    3.  Blending brushes
    4.  Keyframe Animation
    5.  Drawing 2D
    6.  Advanced brush settings
    7.  Drawing Tablet Support
    8.  Digital-painting focused
    9.  Sketching
    10.  Color blending
    11.  Support for Layers
    12.  Dark Mode
    13.  Cross-Platform
    14.  Custom Brushes
    15.  Texture painting
    16.  Non Destructive Editing
    17.  Adjustment Layers
    18.  Fill brush
    19.  Color Picker
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    • Krita is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Paint +++.

    • Krita is Free and Open SourcePaint +++ is Paid and Proprietary
    • Krita is LightweightPaint +++ is not according to our users
  3. Adobe Photoshop icon
     2390 likes

    Comprehensive raster graphics editor offering advanced photo and image editing features. Supports multiple layers, masks, alpha compositing, various color models, and has limited vector graphics, 3D, and video capabilities. Extensible via plug-ins.

    235 Adobe Photoshop alternatives
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    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPad
    • Wine
    • ReactOS

    Top Adobe Photoshop Features

    1.  Digital Painting
    2.  RAW Photo Editors
    3.  Color correction
    4.  Photo effects
    5.  Advanced brush settings
    6.  Image Processing
    7.  Raster graphics
    8.  Support for Layers
    9.  Color Picker
    10.  Intuitive Interface
    11.  Resizing dpi
    12.  Hardware Accelerated
    13.  Support for CMYK Mode
    14.  Non Destructive Editing
    15.  Open PSD files
    16.  Drawing Tablet Support
    17.  Drawing 2D
    18.  Custom Brushes
    19.  Adjusting DPI
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    • Adobe Photoshop is the most popular Web-based & iPad alternative to Paint +++.

    • Adobe Photoshop is the most popular commercial alternative to Paint +++.

    • Adobe Photoshop is Paid and ProprietaryPaint +++ is also Paid and Proprietary
  4. Paint.NET icon
     1619 likes

    Paint.net is a free and very capable image editing software for Windows. Great alternative to Photoshop for people that do not need all the stuff PS offers.

    170 Paint.NET alternatives
    Paint.NET screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • .NET Framework

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  Minimalistic
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  No registration required

    Features

    1.  Support for Layers
    2.  User friendly
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Support for image plugins
    5.  Transparency
    6.  History Panel
    7.  Export to PNG
    8.  Portable
    9.  Intuitive Interface
    10.  Scan to JPEG
    11.  WEBP Support
    12.  Consistent UI
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  5. Adobe Illustrator icon
     517 likes

    This vector graphics editor offers sophisticated tools for drawing, typography, and color management. Equipped with powerful features like multiple art boards, Blob Brush for vector painting, and transparency in gradients, it supports designs for print, web, interactive, motion, and mobile platforms.

    97 Adobe Illustrator alternatives
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    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Works Offline

    Features

    1.  Digital Painting
    2.  Export to PDF
    3.  Vector strokes
    4.  Vectorize raster images
    5.  Automatic Alignment
    6.  Windows Compatible
    7.  Color Picker
    8.  Save as eps
    9.  Support for CMYK Mode
    10.  Support for Layers
    11.  Image Masking
    12.  Pressure Sensitivity
    13.  Drawing Tablet Support
    14.  Custom Brushes
    15.  Cloud Sync
    16.  Raster adjustment
    17.  Dark Mode
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  6. MyPaint icon
     370 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.

    129 MyPaint alternatives
    MyPaint screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required

    Features

    1.  Digital Painting
    2.  Sketching
    3.  Support for Layers
    4.  Infinite canvas
    5.  Distraction-free
    6.  Portable
    7.  Drawing Tablet Support
    8.  Fullscreen support
    9.  Custom Brushes
    10.  Color blending
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  7. Pixlr icon
     378 likes

    Pixlr makes it easy to transform everyday images into stunning works of art. Make every moment beautiful with our family of photo editing apps.

    216 Pixlr alternatives
    Pixlr screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Windows
    • Chrome OS

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Web-Based
    2.  Retouch photos
    3.  Digital Painting
    4.  Support for Layers
    5.  Gradients
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Correct Red Eyes
    8.  Photo effects
    9.  Multiple languages
    10.  Open PSD files
    11.  Custom overlays
    Pixlr iconPaint +++ Icon

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    • Pixlr is the most popular Android & iPhone alternative to Paint +++.

    • Pixlr is Freemium and ProprietaryPaint +++ is Paid and Proprietary
    • Pixlr is LightweightPaint +++ is not according to our users
  8. Pixelmator icon
     414 likes

    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.

    149 Pixelmator alternatives
    Pixelmator screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Pixelmator Features

    1.  Open PSD files
    2.  Retouch photos
    3.  RAW Photo Editors
    4.  Healing brush
    5.  Stickers
    6.  Multiple Font Colors
    7.  Support for 64 bit
    8.  Specific for 64-Bit
    9.  Photo effects
    10.  Tablet support
    Pixelmator iconPaint +++ Icon

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  9. Photoscape icon
     258 likes

    PhotoScape is a fun and easy photo editing software that enables you to fix and enhance photos.

    195 Photoscape alternatives
    Photoscape screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Image Combining
    2.  Collage
    3.  Color correction
    4.  RAW Photo Editors
    5.  Batch Editing
    6.  Retouch photos
    7.  Crop video
    8.  Custom Backgrounds
    9.  Image Morphing
    10.  Merge photos
    11.  Batch processing
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  10. Microsoft Paint icon
     174 likes

    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 monochrome, all with the .

    128 Microsoft Paint alternatives
    Microsoft Paint screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Works Offline

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Remove Image Background
    3.  Support for Layers
    4.  Text to Image Generation
    5.  Bundled with Windows
    6.  Pixel Art
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  11. PaintTool SAI icon
     135 likes

    PaintTool SAI is high quality and lightweight painting software, fully digitizer support, amazing anti-aliased paintings, provide easy and stable operation, this software make digital art more enjoyable and comfortable.

    95 PaintTool SAI alternatives
    PaintTool SAI screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Top PaintTool SAI Features

    1.  Pen Stabilization
    2.  Texture for brushes
    3.  Color blending
    4.  Sketching
    5.  Support for Layers
    6.  Pressure Sensitivity
    7.  Audio lessons
    8.  Stabilizing
    9.  Brush Stabilizers
    10.  Out Of The Box
    11.  Drawing 2D
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  12. Adobe Photoshop Express icon
     116 likes

    Edit, share, and upload photos on-the-go, or access your entire online photo library with a finger-flick using Adobe Photoshop Express for iPhone, iPad and Android.

    172 Adobe Photoshop Express alternatives
    Picture Uploading

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Custom Brushes
    3.  RAW Photo Editors
    4.  Android Sync
    5.  Business Simulator
    6.  Support for Android Things
    7.  Sync with Simplenote
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