Pinta 3.0
Pinta is a free, open-source bitmap image editor that supports layers and a range of drawing and editing tools. It works well for simple tasks like quick sketches or photo touch-ups, and can also be used as a lightweight alternative to more advanced editors. Compared to Microsoft Paint, Pinta includes more features, such as support for layers and multiple undo levels. While it's not as powerful as GIMP or professional tools like Adobe Photoshop, it strikes a good balance between simplicity and functionality for everyday image editing.
Draw stuff. Fix photos. Make cool things - super easy with Pinta. Whether you're editing a picture or just messing around, it's fun and simple to use.
Some of the main feature benefits of Pinta include:
- Multiple operating system support (Linux, Windows, and Mac OS X).
- Layering (most simple bitmap editors don't have this capability). This feature is available in programs like Photoshop and GIMP but Pinta's system is more user-friendly for all levels of users. Layers help separate and group elements of an image for easy editing.
- Full history enabling users to experiment as you can always use the undo feature to easily to revert changes and actions.
- Customizable workspace.
- Multiple language support.
- Add-ins capability ( i.e. can write a custom brush).
- Has over 35 adjustments and effects for editing images.
Pinta 3.0 highlights:
Major Updates
- Ported to GTK4 and libadwaita for a modern UI and better performance
- Upgraded to .NET 8.0 (minimum requirement)
- Restored support for add-ins (previously disabled in Pinta 2.0)
- New arm64 installer for Apple Silicon Macs
New Features
- Dark/light mode toggle in the View menu
- Redesigned color picker
- Customizable canvas grid (replaces pixel grid)
- .webp image support on Windows
- .ppm export support
- Improved trackpad zooming, including pinch-to-zoom
- New brush/line size shortcuts: use [ and ] keys
New Effects & Tools
- Dithering, Voronoi Diagram, and Feather Object effects
- Outline Object, Align Object, and Offset Selection tools
- Tile Reflection effect with new options
- Custom gradients for fractal and cloud effects
Fixes & Improvements
- Signed Windows installer (via SignPath)
- Major fixes to Text Tool, Curves, and Shape Tools
- Better support for system languages on macOS
- Improved behavior for selection, zoom blur, transparency, and more [full release notes]