Paintbrush
MacSimple, MS Paint-inspired image editing for macOS
Overview
Paintbrush is a free, open-source image editor for macOS, modeled after Microsoft Paint. Designed for simplicity, it’s ideal for quick sketches, basic photo edits, or creating simple graphics without professional tool complexity. It offers essential drawing tools (brushes, pencils, shapes), a color palette, and support for common formats (PNG, JPEG, BMP). Lightweight and easy to use, it’s perfect for everyday tasks like annotating screenshots, drafting simple designs, or making quick adjustments without learning advanced software.
Key Features
- Essential drawing tools (brushes, pencils, shapes)
- Support for common image formats (PNG, JPEG, BMP)
- Simple color palette and fill tools
- Lightweight, fast performance on macOS
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Tool Info
Pros
- ⊕ Free and open-source
- ⊕ Intuitive MS Paint-like interface
- ⊕ No learning curve for basic tasks
Cons
- ⊖ Lacks advanced features (layers, filters)
- ⊖ Outdated user interface design
- ⊖ Limited format support compared to modern tools