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Etoys vs Microsoft Paint

A side-by-side look at Etoys and Microsoft Paint. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Etoys

Etoys

Education & Reference

Etoys is an open source visual programming environment and media-rich authoring tool designed for education. It allows users, especially children, to program interactive media like simulations, animations, and games easily by snapping together visual blocks.

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Microsoft Paint

Microsoft Paint

Photos & Graphics

Microsoft Paint is a simple raster graphics editor that comes pre-installed with Microsoft Windows. It allows users to draw simple images, crop and resize images, and apply basic edits like rotating images and changing color palettes. Common uses are making simple diagrams, editing screenshots, and basic image manipulation.

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