Pinta
Simple GTK paint program, a clone of Paint.NET 3.0, for Linux, Windows and macOS.
A GTK clone of Paint.NET 3.0 under MIT
Pinta is a simple GTK paint program described as a clone of Paint.NET 3.0. It suits people who want a light drawing and editing tool on Linux, Windows or macOS.
What it is
The repository describes a paint program tagged drawing, painting and image-editor. Code from Paint.NET 3.36 is used under the MIT licence, and the repo carries license-mit.txt and license-pdn.txt.
Who it's for
It suits Linux desktop users who want Paint.NET-style editing from Flathub or Snap. It does not suit anyone who needs a layered, photo-grade pipeline, since the README lists no such feature set.
Key features
Paint.NET-style tools
A GTK clone of Paint.NET 3.0.
Three platforms
Linux, Windows and macOS.
Flathub and Snap
Packaged installs for Linux.
MIT licence
Original Pinta code under MIT.
Paint.NET code
Code from Paint.NET 3.36 used under its MIT licence file.
Docker dev setup
A separate virtual development environment project exists.
Up and running in 3 steps
Our honest verdict
What's great
- Small, familiar paint-style interface.
- MIT-licensed original code.
- Flathub and Snap packages make Linux install simple.
- Active repository with commits in November 2026.
Where it falls short
- Windows and macOS instructions in the README build from source with the .NET 10 SDK.
- Linux builds need GTK 4.18 or later and libadwaita 1.8 or later.
- The README lists no layers-and-masks feature set comparable to Photoshop.
Pricing & license
Free under the MIT licence with a separate Paint.NET licence file for derived code. The only cost is your time, since Windows and macOS routes in the README are source builds.
Open remote AI-training roles
870 open remote AI-training roles, updated November 14, 2026; most pay $20–$170 an hour. Zekai lists them free; the application goes to the employer’s platform.
Alternatives
Use it, or have us set it up
FAQ
Is Pinta the same as Paint.NET?
No. It is a GTK clone of Paint.NET 3.0 that reuses some Paint.NET 3.36 code under MIT.
What do I need to build Pinta?
The README lists the .NET 10 SDK on all platforms, plus GTK4 and libadwaita on Linux and macOS.
Which licences apply?
The repo includes license-mit.txt for Pinta and license-pdn.txt for Paint.NET's original licence.
