A faithful, browser-based revival of classic MS Paint with modern extras — free, no account, no install.
Why we recommend it
Sometimes you just need to crop a screenshot or doodle something quick, and a full raster editor is overkill. JSPaint is the fastest path from 'open a tab' to 'done', with the muscle memory of an interface most people already know.
Strengths
- Free and open source under MIT. Familiar MS Paint interface, works offline, supports features the original never had (transparency, more file formats).
Drawbacks
- Deliberately basic — no real layers system, no advanced selection tools, nothing close to a Photoshop replacement. Better as a quick utility than a serious editing tool.
Frequently asked questions
JSPaint is free to use.
Yes, JSPaint is open source under the MIT licence.
Deliberately basic — no real layers system, no advanced selection tools, nothing close to a Photoshop replacement. Better as a quick utility than a serious editing tool.
JSPaint is best suited for Freelancer, Graphic Designer, Student.
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