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Microsoft Paint vs World Machine

A side-by-side look at Microsoft Paint and World Machine. 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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World Machine

World Machine

Photos & Graphics

World Machine is procedural terrain generation software used to create realistic 3D landscapes and textures. It uses a node-based workflow to apply erosion effects, sculpt terrain, blend textures, and export heightmaps for games, film, architecture, and more.

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