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A simple paint and image editing program for Linux, Windows and macOS, built as a GTK clone of Paint.NET 3.0.

Open-source alternative to:Paint.NETMicrosoft Paint

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What is it?

Pinta is a raster image editor written in C# on top of GTK, modeled after Paint.NET 3.0. It targets users who want a lightweight, approachable tool for drawing and touching up images without the complexity of a professional suite.

The program runs on Linux, Windows and macOS. Builds use .NET 10, and the GTK4 and libadwaita stack is required on each platform, with setup instructions provided for MSYS2, Homebrew and common Linux distributions. Pinta is also distributed through Flathub and the Snap Store.

The code includes portions of Paint.NET 3.36 under the MIT License, and icons come from the Paint.NET, Silk and Fugue sets. Translations are managed through Weblate.

Key features

  • 01Cross-platform desktop app for Linux, Windows and macOS
  • 02Built with GTK4 and libadwaita
  • 03Paint.NET-style interface and editing tools
  • 04Available on Flathub and the Snap Store
  • 05Translations managed via Weblate

Use cases

  • Quick drawing, annotations and screenshot touch-ups on the desktop
  • Lightweight image editing on Linux without installing a heavy suite
  • Learning basic raster editing with a simple interface
  • Contributing to or extending a C# GTK desktop application

Topics

#image-editor#paint#gtk#csharp#dotnet#desktop-app#cross-platform#drawing#gtk4#painting

FAQ

What is Pinta?
A simple paint and image editing program for Linux, Windows and macOS, built as a GTK clone of Paint.NET 3.0. Pinta is a raster image editor written in C# on top of GTK, modeled after Paint.NET 3.0. It targets users who want a lightweight, approachable tool for drawing and touching up images without the complexity of a professional suite.
Is Pinta free to use? What license does it have?
Pinta is open source under the MIT license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is Pinta still maintained?
Actively maintained. The last commit to Pinta was on Oct 20, 2026.
What can I use Pinta for?
Quick drawing, annotations and screenshot touch-ups on the desktop Lightweight image editing on Linux without installing a heavy suite Learning basic raster editing with a simple interface Contributing to or extending a C# GTK desktop application
Where can I get Pinta?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/PintaProject/Pinta

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