


On the other hand, it's probably overkill for users just looking to draw cat pictures. If you're willing to learn, this is definitely a major upgrade. The old-standby, old-favorite open-source image editor, GIMP hews much closer to Photoshop than it does to Paint, and as such the learning curve is much steeper.

GIMP supports layers - a killer feature if you need them, and something Paint users never dreamed of. Just doodling, though? You'll find Artweaver a fine tool.
#BEST FREE PHOTO EDITOR WITH LAYERS PLUS#
This touchscreen-friendly Windows program serves up a wealth of realistic brushes, pens, papers and more, all designed to unlock your inner artist.Īlthough the free version is quite capable, you'll need to invest in Artweaver Plus (about $40, or £30/AU$50) if you need technical support or want to use the program for commercial purposes. If you liked doing actual painting with Microsoft Paint, you'll love Artweaver. Let's take a look at some of the options. If not, no worries: There are plenty of free alternatives to Paint, and most of them offer a lot more features. Of course, this has yet to be officially confirmed by Microsoft, and there's always the possibility you'll be able to download the program separately.
#BEST FREE PHOTO EDITOR WITH LAYERS WINDOWS 10#
Is it time to bid farewell to Microsoft Paint, a Windows staple since all the way back in version 1.0? According to a Microsoft page listing all the features to be removed from the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update, Paint is indeed going bye-bye.
