Paint.NET Alternatives for iPad

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

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  1. Adobe Photoshop icon

    Adobe Photoshop

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    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

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Wine
    • ReactOS
    • Google Chrome
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    Comment summary: Adobe Photoshop is recognized as a powerful and feature-rich photo editing software, offering capabilities such as advanced photo manipulation, video editing, and 3D design. However, it is criticized for its high price and complexity, making it less accessible for beginners and casual users. In contrast, Paint.NET is praised for being free, user-friendly, and suitable for basic editing needs, although it lacks the advanced features of Photoshop.
    Top Positive Comment
    HaricharanSrinivasan
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    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
    34

    Very pricy advanced application compared to free paint.net

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    zlelmefs
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    0

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

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    • Most users think Adobe Photoshop is a great Paint.NET alternative.

    • Adobe Photoshop is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to Paint.NET.

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

    • Adobe Photoshop is Paid and ProprietaryPaint.NET is Free and Proprietary
  2. Pixelmator icon

    Pixelmator

     421 likes
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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.

    154 Pixelmator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    2

    Fast, easy to use, not overloaded with useless features

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    oddityoverseer13
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    It's cheap, and it has all the capabilities of Paint.NET (plus some), and it's even more user-friendly.

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    • Most users think Pixelmator is a great Paint.NET alternative.

    • Pixelmator is Paid and ProprietaryPaint.NET is Free and Proprietary
    • Pixelmator is CustomizablePaint.NET is not according to our users
  4. Affinity Photo icon

    Affinity Photo

     553 likes
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    Real-time image editing software supporting extensive colour spaces, unlimited layers, non-destructive edits, and a streamlined workspace for complex tasks on Windows, Mac, and iPad.

    100 Affinity Photo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad
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    Flame Painter is a unique paint program that lets you create original artworks with flame brushes.

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    Pixlr

     389 likes
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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

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    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
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    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
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    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.
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    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.
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    • Most users think Pixlr is a great Paint.NET alternative.

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

    Adobe Photoshop Express

     117 likes
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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

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

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    • Most users think Adobe Photoshop Express is a great Paint.NET alternative.

    • Adobe Photoshop Express is Freemium and ProprietaryPaint.NET is Free and Proprietary
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    Pixen

     18 likes
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    Pixen is a pixel art editor designed for working with low-resolution raster art, such as those 8-bit sprites found in old-school video games. With innovative features like a color palette system, patterns, and high-zoom support, Pixen packs all the tools pixel artists need in an...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPad
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    Photomator

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    Photomator is the most powerful photo editing app ever designed for a mobile device. It features over 30 desktop-class color adjustments, support for over 600 RAW image formats, including Apple ProRAW, deep integration with the Photos app and iCloud Photos, tools powered by...

    60 Photomator alternatives

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    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    HEAVYPAINT

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    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.

    32 HEAVYPAINT alternatives

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    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    XGimp

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    XGimp is a version of gimp that works on a mobile. It can be used as a paint program, image editor or a photo retouching program.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • iPhone
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    Tayasui Sketches

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    Sketches is a perfect mix of beauty, simplicity and power, a truly unique combination you won't find anywhere else.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
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    Guest
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    Doesn't have enough tools and has tools that shouldn't be paid, like layers.

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

    Most of the tools are adequate for free on iPad. $ for extras (will pay if I need to use them so nice to be available). First one on the list so far that I’ve used regularly and liked.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Tayasui Sketches is Freemium and ProprietaryPaint.NET is Free and Proprietary
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    Image Edit PRO

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    Image Edit PRO for iPad 2 is powerful photo editor with native iOS interface and both (landscape and portrait) interface orientations support!

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • iPad
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  15. Flame Painter icon

    Flame Painter

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    Flame Painter is a unique paint program that lets you create original artworks with flame brushes.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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