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Paintbrush 2.1.1

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Cocoa-based paint program similar to Microsoft Paint and MacPaint. Free

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Mike Schreiber

Paintbrush is a simple paint program for Mac OS X, reminiscent of Microsoft Paint and Apple's own now-defunct MacPaint. It provides users with a means to make simple images quickly, something which has been noticeably absent from the Mac for years.

What's New

Version 2.1.1:

Paintbrush 2.1.1 features a number of critical stability and functionality fixes, and is highly recommended for all current Paintbrush users.

Requirements
PPC / Intel, Mac OS X 10.5 or later.

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Paintbrush User Discussion (Write a Review)

ver. 2.x:

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+213

Yoshinatsu reviewed on 23 Jul 2010

It's the best MS Paint clone for Mac OS X EVER! Now I can finally make Reddit "fffffffuuuuuuuuuuuu" comics on my Mac!!

[Version 2.0.1]

+35

fromage-head commented on 28 Jan 2009

basic layers support would be perfect. I know there is seashore but it doesn't manage curves well (I'm doing 1 pixel line-drawings), and graphic converter is nice but still doesn't manage layers. That said it's a well crafted app. I love the bomb and the extensible toolbar (ie:shapes tools) is a clever idea. Oh and patterns à la macpaint would be cool too :).

[Version 2.0]

1 Reply

Rockin' Kat replied on 22 May 2012

I second the patterns like MacPaint had request. Otherwise, this is a very nice little application.

Binarymix commented on 22 Jan 2009

This new version is perfect!

A complete paintbrush clone that works very well.

I especially like the new "place" text selection feature.

Not for pros obviously, but great for kids or just some doodles.

[Version 2.0]

Roro01 commented on 05 Aug 2008

Serious Drawback

Although it saves PNG images, it doesn't save them transparent.

[Version 1.1]

1 Reply

+213

Yoshinatsu replied on 23 Jul 2010

Hmm... Yeah that is true. Transparent .PNG's and layers would be great.

+15

freebsd reviewed on 07 Jan 2008

I think it takes a sense of humor to realize the value in this basic, wonderful drawing program. Does no more or less than it should!

[Version 1.1]

mex4eric commented on 16 Aug 2007

Crashed badly! Had to reboot.

[Version 1.0]

+19

musubana reviewed on 21 Jul 2007

A decent little app.
Doesn't do much; for more advanced drawing, people should download Seashore.

However, if you just want to make a quick sketch, it's perfect.

[Version 0.8]

+94

ThreeDee912 reviewed on 06 Jun 2007

Simple and easy to use program. Free, and saves in multiple formats. Similar to Paint on Windows.

[Version 0.6]

-1

+19

musubana reviewed on 28 May 2007

A paint program with no useable lasso tool?

No way.

Better download SeaShore.

[Version 0.5]

4 Replies

Maverick replied on 05 Jun 2007

it clearly says that it still is under development....patience is a virtue....thank you...

+38

Intellect Inside replied on 19 Jul 2007

Hey...

It's a simple paint app, not a photo editor. And it's not even version 1.0 yet. And it's free. Give the developer a break.

+19

musubana replied on 21 Jul 2007

This program has improved a lot (incl. a lasso tool!), so I will modify my original harsh review a bit.

However, I do think that the app was launched to the public too early.

+29

strider72 replied on 01 Jan 2008

It's pretty standard that any time you see a pre-1.0 version, it's a pre-release version -- essentially a beta version.

Wait for version 1.0 before judging it on completeness of features. It _was_ released to the public early, and knowingly so, in order to get feedback on the parts that are done.

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