Paint.NET Alternatives for Android

Paint.NET is not available for Android but there are plenty of alternatives with similar functionality. The best Android alternative is Adobe Photoshop. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Sly or Pixlr. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Paint.NET and 19 are available for Android so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Android alternatives to Paint.NET are Adobe Photoshop Express, Fossify Paint, Adobe Elements and Fotor.

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  1. Adobe Photoshop icon

    Adobe Photoshop

     2421 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.

    225 Adobe Photoshop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Wine
    • ReactOS
    • Google Chrome
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    Comments about Adobe Photoshop as an Alternative to Paint.NET
    Top Positive Comment
    HaricharanSrinivasan
    5

    The absolute best in photo correction and manipulation. Slick interface. Fast. Loads of tools for mobile and Web design. Content-aware editing. Video editing. 3D design capability. Synced Libraries. Integrated stock library. Complementary mobile apps.

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    35

    Very pricy advanced application compared to free paint.net

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    zlelmefs
    Negative
    1

    It's slow. It's not free. It's made by one of the worst software companies on the planet.

    3 of 9 comments
    Adobe Photoshop icon
    Adobe Photoshop icon
    • Adobe Photoshop is Paid and ProprietaryPaint.NET is Free and Proprietary
  2. Sly icon

    Sly

     51 likes

    Sly is a user-friendly, offline image editor requiring no expertise; adjust brightness, contrast, apply effects, and export in JPEG or PNG formats with control over metadata.

    36 Sly alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Online
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    Comments about Sly as an Alternative to Paint.NET
    Lunae
    Negative
    0

    Sly is too simplistic. It is merely a tool to crop and apply filters, and doesn't have any tools like area selection, cut copy paste, fill, brush/pencil, text, etc.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Sly icon
    Sly icon
    • Sly is Free and Open SourcePaint.NET is Free and Proprietary
    • Sly is Privacy focusedPaint.NET is not according to our users
  4. Pixlr icon

    Pixlr

     389 likes

    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.

    227 Pixlr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Comments about Pixlr as an Alternative to Paint.NET
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    19

    Pixlr is more a fun tool adding overlays and colours and basic fixes. Paint.NET is a full photo manipulation tool

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

    Like the others said, Paint.NET is made for photo manipulation while Pixlr on the other hand, is great for Windows but it''s android version is just for adding filters.

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

    Paint.NET is awesome to edit pictures (cut, copy, resize, write). Pixlr on the other hand is mainly effective in applying effects to pictures (blur, colorize, liquify,heal)

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 5 comments
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    Pixlr icon
    • Pixlr is Freemium and ProprietaryPaint.NET is Free and Proprietary
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  6. Adobe Photoshop Express icon

    Adobe Photoshop Express

     117 likes

    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.

    168 Adobe Photoshop Express alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
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    Comments about Adobe Photoshop Express as an Alternative to Paint.NET
    raingros
    Negative
    1

    Adobe Photoshop Express cannot be compared to Paint.NET. Photoshop Express lacks most of Paint.NET's features and is basically just an app to apply filters to your photos.

    Adobe Photoshop Express icon
    Adobe Photoshop Express icon
    • Adobe Photoshop Express is Freemium and ProprietaryPaint.NET is Free and Proprietary
  7. Fossify Paint icon

    Fossify Paint

     14 likes

    Privacy-centric digital drawing tool perfect for all skill levels. Create, customize, and share art with adjustable brushes, canvas colors, and versatile format support via PNG, JPG, and SVG without compromising your privacy—fully open-source.

    25 Fossify Paint alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • Android Tablet
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    Comments about Fossify Paint as an Alternative to Paint.NET
    Lunae
    Negative
    0

    Fossify paint is the barest-bones a paint app can be: Brush, Fill, Erase. That's it. No layers, no area selection, no cut copy paste, no text, etc.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Fossify Paint icon
    Fossify Paint icon
    • Fossify Paint is Free and Open SourcePaint.NET is Free and Proprietary
    • Fossify Paint is Privacy focused and CustomizablePaint.NET is not according to our users
  8. Adobe Elements icon

    Adobe Elements

     83 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.

    149 Adobe Elements alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  10. Fotor icon

    Fotor

     61 likes

    Comprehensive online editor offering filters, frames, text, stickers, collage creation, graphic design, templates for social media, batch editing, photo retouching, mobile and desktop access, regular updates, and direct sharing to social channels.

    192 Fotor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  11. PicMonkey icon

    PicMonkey

     50 likes

    PicMonkey is a feature-rich online photo editor that works right in your browser; no downloads necessary. Touch-up tools like Teeth Whiten, Blemish Fix, Weight Loss. Effects like Orton, Cross Process, Color Boost, with drag and drop ease.

    131 PicMonkey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  12. Pocket Paint icon

    Pocket Paint

     19 likes

    Pocket Paint is a paint editor that, among others, allows setting parts of pictures to transparent and zooming up to pixel level.

    37 Pocket Paint alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    Comments about Pocket Paint as an Alternative to Paint.NET
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Simple, intuitive and easy to use whith robust and versatile tools, privacy focus

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

    Barely has any feature comparing to Paint.net

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Pocket Paint icon
    Pocket Paint icon
    • Pocket Paint is Free and Open SourcePaint.NET is Free and Proprietary
    • Pocket Paint is Privacy focusedPaint.NET is not according to our users
  14. HEAVYPAINT icon

    HEAVYPAINT

     6 likes

    A simple yet secretly powerful painting app! Focus on pure colors and shapes with a streamlined interface. Ideal for plein air painting, color notes, sketches and studies.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  15. PhotoEditor icon

    PhotoEditor

     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 types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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12 of 19 Paint.NET alternatives