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Pinta, a Microsoft Paint alternative for Linux
One of the biggest advantages Windows has over Linux is Microsoft Paint (I’m just kidding here). This cool creativity instrument is still loved by many. So let’s level the playing field with some simple Linux drawing apps that offer a similar experience.
Why do people still love Microsoft Paint so much?
One of the biggest appeals of Windows in the 1990s was the selection of apps (or programs, as it was fashionable to call them at the time) that came with it. This included Notepad, WordPad (rest in peace), a calculator and later even a web browser (the venerable Internet Explorer). Perhaps the most popular of these productivity tools was Paint.
Whether it’s nostalgia or just sheer simplicity, nothing beats Microsoft Paint when it comes to low-resolution creativity. For decades, it’s been the go-to place for kids, bored office workers and internet trolls to put together janky-looking, pixelated masterpieces.
That’s why it was mind-boggling when Microsoft indicated that it would be killed. Instead (perhaps due to public backlash) they created some updates from It. However, most purists will eschew this updated version for the original version that shipped unchanged in Windows operating systems for the better part of two decades.
So to keep with the vibe of the original Paint, this list focuses on simple drawing tools – no PhotoShop alternatives such as Gimp allowed!
Tux paint
Tux Paint, a Microsoft Paint alternative for Linux
Tux paint looks clumsy, but is easy to use and has a lot of charm. It has large buttons with recognizable icons, making it ideal for children. TuxPaint is available in most standard Linux software sources. You can install it on Ubuntu in a few seconds by running it sudo apt install tuxpaint.
Pinta
Pinta, a Microsoft Paint alternative for Linux
The Pinta project is a lightweight drawing and image editing tool for Linux with a few extra features (like layers and transparency) that bring it closer to popular Paint.net Windows app. It’s still super easy to use and is a great Paint alternative for Linux. You can install it in Ubuntu by running it sudo apt install pinta.
ColorPaint
KolourPaint, a Microsoft Paint alternative for Linux
ColorPaint is a simple drawing app designed for the KDE desktop environment (but you can still run it in other desktop environments). While it doesn’t offer anything different from the other Paint clones on this page, if you’re a KDE fan it’s worth a look. Install it on Ubuntu by running it sudo apt install colorpaint.
JS paint
JS paint
Run a full clone of the most popular version of Microsoft Paint directly in your web browser using JS paint. It works on any device with a modern browser and no installation is required. You can download and save your completed masterpieces when you’re done.
Microsoft Paint (wine)
If you’re up for some tinkering, Microsoft Paint for Windows is the best alternative to Microsoft Paint for Linux. The Wine project let your run Windows apps on Linuxso why not give it a try and run Paint?
Are you feeling creative?
If you’re looking for more advanced image editing and drawing tools, check out our list of the best Adobe alternatives for creativesand our free alternatives to Microsoft 365 and Adobe Creative Cloud subscriptions.