--- title: "What is a good upgrade over Microsoft Paint?" description: "What is a good upgrade over Microsoft Paint?" author: "Sanjay Goenka" published: 2022-03-31 canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/96649/what-is-a-good-upgrade-over-microsoft-paint category: "troubleshooting" tags: ["troubleshooting", "ms-paint"] reading_time: 2 minutes --- # What is a good upgrade over Microsoft Paint? What is a good [upgrade](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/167406/how-to-upgrade-your-freelance-designer-job) over Microsoft Paint? ## Answers ### Answer by Hitesh Vohra **Good upgrade over [Microsoft](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/96190/how-do-you-fix-this-error-microsoft-word-experienced-an-error-while-trying-to-open-the-file) Paint:** - **Paint.NET** began as a student project in 2004, but it has now evolved into one of the greatest free image editors available for Windows. It's even a viable alternative to entire suites like Photoshop and GIMP if you're only a light user. - **IrfanView** also has several features that Paint doesn't have, but that make using the app easier and more enjoyable. - **Pinta** includes easy-to-use drawing tools, supports layers, has infinite history, and has 35 effects. It takes a unique approach to the workplace in front of you, which is perhaps the most intriguing aspect. - **Krita** is a programme designed for digital artists. Concept artists, illustrators, matte and texture artists, and workers in the visual effects sector are all targeted by the app. That isn't to say it isn't a useful tool for those looking for an alternative to Microsoft Paint. - **Photoscape** is another excellent Paint substitute. The app is primarily for photo editing. It's a wonderful solution for Microsoft Paint if you use it to edit images you've taken. Many of the features it provides are photo-centric and are not available in Paint. \ **Read More[: What are the features of Microsoft Paint?](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/96652/what-are-the-features-of-microsoft-paint)** --- Original Source: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/96649/what-is-a-good-upgrade-over-microsoft-paint Copyright © MindStick Software Pvt. Ltd. This Markdown version is provided for developers, AI systems, and offline reading.