Paint.NET Alternatives

Paint.NET is described as 'Free image editor for Windows, offering layer support, plugins, special effects, and portable use without installation. Lightweight and ad-free' and is a leading digital painting tool in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Paint.NET for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Web-based, Linux and iPhone apps. The best Paint.NET alternative is Krita, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Paint.NET are GIMP, Adobe Photoshop, Affinity and Photopea.

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Paint.NET alternatives are mainly Image Editors, but if you're looking for Digital Painting Tools or Photo Editors you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Android, Mac, Linux, Online, iPhone, Android Tablet and Windows. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Paint.NET.
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  1. Pycker icon

    Pycker

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    Pycker is a Python color picker made with Tkinter. It's Open-Source, and free! Get your HEX and RGB! It has a simple interface and includes your "Basic colors", your "Custom colors", and a little palette! Pycker replaces Rundom, the old Pycker.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    CinePaint

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    CinePaint is a deep paint application that edits EXR, DPX, 16-bit TIFF, JPEG, PNG and many other types of image files. CinePaint is available as a native application for Linux, Mac OS X, and BSD.

    81 CinePaint alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
    • Linux
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    Adobe Elements

    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 purch...

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    Charcoal

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    • Charcoal is incredibly easy to use: Just create or open a sketch and start drawing. There are no layers, properties panels or confusing settings. Instead, Charcoal features rich tools and beautiful color palettes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  7. Image Analyzer icon

    Image Analyzer

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    Advanced image editing, enhancement and analysis software. The program contains both most image enhancement features found in conventional image editors plus a number of advanced features not even available in professional photo suites.

    64 Image Analyzer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  9. Paintslate icon

    Paintslate

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    Paintslate: the easy to use and fun new painting program for users aged 5 to 55!

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  10. Formulas icon

    Formulas

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    Dozens of custom, multilayered photo effects unlike anything available on the App Store, ranging from basic color and tonal to authentic vintage film emulations, textured finishes, and painterly and artistic styles.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • iPad
    • iPhone
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  11. VCW VicMan's Photo Editor icon

    VCW VicMan's Photo Editor

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    VCW VicMan's Photo Editor is a versatile image editor with an intuitive interface and a wide variety of features. This powerful application is user friendly, offering simple image editing, high productivity and easy customization.

    93 VCW VicMan's Photo Editor alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  12. Photo Toolbox icon

    Photo Toolbox

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    Photo Toolbox is an utility software that allows you to edit, retouch and fix your digital photo. It combines many easy to use and very powerful features which can make your photo much better than before.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  14. Draw icon

    Draw

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    Draw is a graphics painting app to draw, color, or edit pictures. You can use Draw like a digital sketchpad to make simple pictures, creative projects, or to add text and designs to other pictures, such as those taken with your digital camera.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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