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Microsoft Paint vs MyPaint

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

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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MyPaint

MyPaint

Photos & Graphics

MyPaint is a free and open-source raster graphics editor specialized for digital painters. It has a focus on painting rather than image manipulation and uses a brush engine to simulate real media like oils or watercolors.

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