Pinta is a lightweight, open‑source image editor inspired by Paint.NET. Below are 20 free alternatives that provide comparable or richer raster‑graphics capabilities, ranging from full‑featured desktop applications to browser‑based editors.
Get targeted exposure with custom position pinning and highlighted placement.
Powerful open‑source raster editor with advanced tools, layers, masks, and a highly customizable UI.
Professional digital painting and illustration suite with brush engines, layer management, and animation support.
Web‑based Photoshop‑compatible editor that runs entirely in the browser; supports PSD, XCF, and many other formats.
Simplified online editor for quick edits, offering filters, overlays, and AI‑assisted tools.
Advanced online editor with layers, blend modes, and a robust set of adjustment tools.
Lightweight cross‑platform editor focused on batch processing, filters, and basic retouching.
Fast, portable raster editor with layer support, vector shapes, and a small footprint.
Mac‑only simple image editor built on Cocoa, offering layers, gradients, and texture fills.
Open‑source digital painting program optimized for graphics tablets and brush dynamics.
Vector graphics editor that also handles raster images via extensions; great for mixed‑media projects.
Free raw‑photo workflow application with non‑destructive editing, tethered capture, and powerful color grading.
High‑performance raw converter offering advanced color correction, noise reduction, and batch processing.
Open‑source photo editor focused on zone‑based editing and non‑destructive adjustments.
Free pixel‑art editor with animation support, layers, and a variety of drawing tools.
All‑in‑one photo editor offering collage, batch editing, GIF creation, and basic retouching.
Simple KDE painting program with basic drawing tools, gradients, and image effects.
Minimalist GNOME paint program offering basic drawing primitives and image manipulation.
Online editor with one‑click enhancements, HDR effects, and a library of templates.