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Download Pinta for Windows PC v3.1.2 for Windows PC

Name: Pinta for Windows PC
Author: Pinta Project

Pinta is a free open source image editor modeled on Paint.NET, offering layers, unlimited history, 35+ adjustments and effects, and drawing tools in a simple...

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Technical Specifications & System Requirements

Developer Pinta Project

Platform & OS Windows 10 / 11 (64-bit)

Package Size 57.91 MB

Architecture x64 (64-bit)

Package Format EXE Installer

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Software notes

The Bottom Line: Pinta knows exactly what it is: the image editor for people who find GIMP intimidating and MS Paint insufficient. Layers, unlimited undo history, magic wand and lasso selections, and 35+ adjustments and effects cover the vast majority of casual editing — cropping thumbnails, annotating screenshots, making memes, touching up photos. In testing, the tools felt responsive, the tabbed multi-image interface kept a batch of screenshots organized, and the adjustable UI (including a compact mode) suited both mouse and trackpad. Version 3.x's GTK4 rewrite brought a noticeably more modern look than the old builds. It will not replace Photoshop or GIMP for serious work: no CMYK, no advanced color management, plugin support is limited, and heavy filters can be slow on huge images. The toolset is deliberately basic — great for quick jobs, frustrating for complex compositions. But as the 'just let me edit this picture' app on Windows, Pinta hits a sweet spot nothing else occupies: simpler than GIMP, far more capable than Paint, free, and open source. The 3.x releases rebuilt it on modern GTK with a refreshed interface, so it no longer feels like a relic — it feels like a tool with a future.

Features

Layers, unlimited history, and 35+ adjustments and effects inside an interface that beginners actually understand on first launch.
Perfect middle ground: far more capable than MS Paint for real editing, far less intimidating than GIMP's sprawling toolbox.
Tabbed multi-image editing keeps batches of screenshots, photos, and project assets organized in a single window.
Drawing and annotation tools — shapes, text, arrows, freehand — make it excellent for tutorials, documentation, and quick markups.
Free and open source (MIT licensed), lightweight on system resources, and available across Windows, Linux, and macOS. It starts in seconds and stays responsive on modest hardware, even with several images open at once.

Considerations

No CMYK support or advanced color management, which rules it out for professional print production work.
The plugin ecosystem is limited compared with Paint.NET or GIMP, so specialized effects may simply not exist.
Heavy effects and filters can run slowly on very large images, where more optimized editors pull ahead.

About & Overview: Pinta for Windows PC

Pinta is a free open-source image editor modeled on Paint.NET, offering layers, unlimited history, 35+ adjustments and effects, and drawing tools in a simple interface. It is the friendly middle ground between MS Paint's limits and GIMP's complexity — ideal for quick edits, memes, thumbnails, and school projects.

How to Install & Verify Pinta for Windows PC

STEP 1

Download the installer

Download Pinta from the official vendor link on this page.

STEP 2

Run the setup

Open the downloaded installer file and follow the on-screen installation steps.

STEP 3

Launch the app

Start Pinta from the Start menu or desktop shortcut.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Verification Guide

Is Pinta free?

Yes — Pinta is open source (MIT license) and completely free.

Is Pinta like Paint.NET?

Very — Pinta was originally inspired by Paint.NET's design, offering a similar layers-and-effects workflow as a cross-platform open-source alternative.

Does Pinta support layers?

Yes, full layer support with blending modes, plus unlimited undo history — the core features that separate it from MS Paint.

Can Pinta replace Photoshop?

For quick edits, thumbnails, and simple graphics, yes. For professional photo retouching or print work, Photoshop or GIMP remain necessary.