Pinta image editor is a freeware paint program with code based on paint.NET.
Pinta is a free and open-source image editing application which falls into the category of paint programs and also interesting to note is that the program is based off of the wildly popular Paint.NET application.
This image editing is full of useful features including an unlimited amount of history states (which remaining tame while using memory), layers which Photoshop users might find useful and a very wide range of colors through the color palette which allows for a high degree of customization.
Like any other modern paint program, Pinta has razor-sharp selection tools which can differential between different color tones which allows you to automatically select different parts of the photograph or project you have open.
Another good feature of Pinta is its support for multi-tasking which allows you to switch between and work on different images during the same session.
Some of the paint tools which are included are paint fill, pencil brushes, paint brushes, a cloning tool and adding text to images.
Overall, a very nice editing application and a great use of the open source code made available by the Paint.NET project.
Features of Pinta
- Brushes: Paint with customizable brushes.
- Colors: Edit colors in images with various tools.
- Drawing: Create drawings from scratch.
- Drawing tools: Eraser, line, rectangle, ellipse and more.
- Effects: Apply various effects to images.
- Filters: Adjust brightness, contrast, hue, saturation and more.
- History: Undo and redo actions with the history feature.
- Layers: Use layers to create complex images.
- Patterns: Fill areas with patterns.
- Plugins: Install plugins to extend Pinta's capabilities.
- Selections: Make selections with various tools.
- Shapes: Draw various shapes with customizable curves.
- Share: Export images to various file formats.
- Text: Add text to images with customizable fonts.
- Transform: Rotate, scale and move images.
Compatibility and License
Pinta is released under the MIT License for the Windows operating system from graphics editors. This means you can download, install, run and share the program freely without any restrictions. The source code is also open which means anybody can freely modify this software.
What version of Windows can Pinta run on?
Pinta can be used on a computer running Windows 11 or Windows 10. Previous versions of the OS shouldn't be a problem with Windows 8 and Windows 7 having been tested. It's only available as a 64-bit download.
Other operating systems: The latest Pinta version from 2024 is also available for Mac.
Filed under:
- Pinta Download
- Free Graphics Editors
- Open source and GPL software
- Image Editing Software
