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miniPaint
Free MIT-licensed online image editor that runs in the browser
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About miniPaint
miniPaint is a browser-based image editor inspired by desktop tools, offering layers, masks, filters, brushes, clone and healing tools without any installation or upload, since all editing happens locally in the browser. The project is open source under the MIT licence and can also be self-hosted from its GitHub repository.
miniPaint website preview
Live preview of viliusle.github.io via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.
miniPaint: strengths & things to check
Strengths
- Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
- Covers image editor, online editor, layers, open source — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
- Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.
Things to check
- Free tools can change their model or shut down — avoid locking critical work into it without an export path.
- Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
- It is one of 626 tools in the Design & Creative category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.
Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.
miniPaint pricing
| Pricing model | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. |
|---|---|
| Free access | Yes — fully free |
| Current plan prices | Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale. |
| Official site | viliusle.github.io |
miniPaint key facts
- Category: Design & Creative
- Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
- Focus areas: image editor, online editor, layers, open source
- Official site: viliusle.github.io
miniPaint FAQ
How much does miniPaint cost?
Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (viliusle.github.io).
What is miniPaint used for?
Free MIT-licensed online image editor that runs in the browser Its focus areas in the Design & Creative category: image editor, online editor, layers, open source.
Where can I try miniPaint?
On its official site, viliusle.github.io — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.
miniPaint vs alternatives
| miniPaint | Pixelitor | FotoGrafix | GIMP | |
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| Pricing | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. |
| Focus areas | image editor, online editor, layers, open source | image editor, photo editor, layers, open source | image editor, portable, lightweight, open source | image editor, photo, open source |
| Official site | viliusle.github.io | pixelitor.sourceforge.io | lmadhavan.com | gimp.org |
| Directory status | Listed | Listed | Listed | Listed |
Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.
About the Design & Creative category
Design tools for interfaces, graphics, websites, and creative work. The Design & Creative category on Tools Hub currently lists 626 tools. Alongside miniPaint, it includes Seashore, PhotoDemon, Artweaver, Hornil StylePix.
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