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Grafx2 vs Python Tools For Visual Studio

A side-by-side look at Grafx2 and Python Tools For Visual Studio. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Grafx2

Grafx2

Photos & Graphics

Grafx2 is a free, open source bitmap paint program for Windows, Linux, MacOS, and other platforms. It is designed for creating pixel art, sprites, and other raster graphics. Key features include support for multiple layers and transparency, animation frames, palettes, image filters, and basic editing tools.

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Python Tools For Visual Studio

Python Tools For Visual Studio

Development

Python Tools for Visual Studio (PTVS) is a free, open-source plugin that turns Visual Studio into a Python IDE. It supports IntelliSense, debugging, profiling, unit testing, and more. PTVS makes it easy to develop Python applications in Visual Studio.

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