MyPaint

7.3easy start · #59 of 150
in Graphic Design Software

Runs on Linux, Mac, Windows.

MyPaint is ranked #59 of 150 in graphic design software on The Geeks Club. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

MyPaint plans and pricing

MyPaint Free The official site links to downloads for Linux, macOS, and Windows mypaint.app · 2 Oct 2026

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Purpose: MyPaint is a tool for painting and sketching from scratch.
Project: The MyPaint project describes itself as a community-led effort to develop a simple rasterised digital painting tool.
Development: The project says its code has been built over many years by volunteer developers and artists.
Brush engine: MyPaint has a versatile, configurable in-house brush engine.
Brush styles: Standard brushes can emulate charcoal, pencils, ink, and paint.
Custom brushes: Users can create expressive brushes with unconventional responses.
Fullscreen: Fullscreen mode declutters the interface, while allowing users to reveal tools when needed.
Downloads: The official site links to MyPaint v2.0.1 downloads through Flathub, MacPorts, and an installer.
Platforms: The official site offers download choices for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Community: The site links to community forums, Mastodon, DeviantArt, YouTube, and Discord.
Documentation: The documentation site provides user manuals, FAQs, backend documentation, and contributor guides.
Price from: Free

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