Alternative to MS Paint

[Sridhar_Rao]

Is there any software (that is also a freeware) that is alternative to microsoft paint. I am looking for a software which I can use to draw sketches for my notes. the trouble with MS Paint is that the lines are never smooth. If there is no software (freeware) that can compete with MS Paint, at least the next among shareware too would do.

[koolbluez]

MS Paint!!! It's not even in a competition. U'll forget it....

For vector drawings (ur sketches & smooth lines)... try Inkscape... wonderful line drawer, free, unlike Adobe Illustrator.
Check out some photos by this... 1, 2, 3...

Free Photoshop replacements would b Paint.net, Photofiltre, GIMP...

[shantanu]

but whats the problem in MSpaint ... its great in VISTA

[koolbluez]

^^^^^^^^^^
In Windows Vista, the toolbar icons and default color palette have been updated. Also, unlimited undo levels, a zoom slider, and a crop function have been added.
That's all.

In that sense.. Paint.NET, a Microsoft sponsored project, originally intended as a free replacement for the Paint software (I thought it'll b the default Paint application in Vista ), offers greater functionality, as in the more advanced, commercial graphical editors.

Well, try any one of the sws I mentioned.... I guarantee u'll forget MSPaint, in or out of Vista

[shantanu]

you say it thats ALL !!! its great buddy !!!

i think you dont like it..

[ApoorvKhatreja]

Try out GIMP, it's free and open source. And quite lightweight too....

http://www.gimp.org/windows/

[shantanu]

whatever you say !!! forget MSPAINT and all... i loved your EDITING image ,, did you do it

[Pathik]

try THE GIMP dude... its good n opensource...

[koolbluez]

@shantanu_webmaster, what did u mean by "i loved your EDITING image" ?

[Third Eye]

Originally Posted by Sridhar_Rao

Is there any software (that is also a freeware) that is alternative to microsoft paint. I am looking for a software which I can use to draw sketches for my notes. the trouble with MS Paint is that the lines are never smooth. If there is no software (freeware) that can compete with MS Paint, at least the next among shareware too would do.

Try gimp,it is the best.

[Tech Geek]

I prefer Paint.net

[sakumar79]

For sketching, try Inkscape as it is one of the best vector graphics program.... Another alternative is to use a free CAD program such as ProgeCAD LT... If you are familiar with AutoCAD, the software interface will be similar...

For photo editing, GIMP, Paint.NET and Photofiltre are great alternatives... My personal favourite is Photofiltre... Also, as mentioned recently in another thread, Vicmans Photo Editor has become a free software, so you can try that too...

Arun

[koolbluez]

^^^^^^^^ yippie... sakumar.. u r the first one who had a same taste in image-editin with me. Photofiltre's my FREE number one too!

[Sridhar_Rao]

Wow!! It was just yesterday when I started this thread and so many responses. This is incredible!!! It is beyond my ability to thank all of you individually, nonetheless I thank all of you.

Since I have no knowledge of vector graphs or AUTOCAD, softwares like Inkscape, ProgeCAD LT are not for me. However, I did download GIMP from a link other than the one mentioned in this thread. Hope that serves my needs.

Once again thank all you guys.

[koolbluez]

Inkscape is easy.. maan... u'll know only when u'll try. Download it too.. if possible. GIMP has a steep learning curve.. Photofiltre or Paint.net is easier to learn.

[shantanu]

Yups i meant that the way you presented the image was fabulous.. loved it

[koolbluez]

tnx... personal touch...

[trigger]

Originally Posted by Sridhar_Rao

Is there any software (that is also a freeware) that is alternative to microsoft paint. I am looking for a software which I can use to draw sketches for my notes. the trouble with MS Paint is that the lines are never smooth. If there is no software (freeware) that can compete with MS Paint, at least the next among shareware too would do.

this might helps u, i think...
http://www.gliffy.com/

[DukeNukem]

Originally Posted by Sridhar_Rao

Is there any software (that is also a freeware) that is alternative to microsoft paint. I am looking for a software which I can use to draw sketches for my notes. the trouble with MS Paint is that the lines are never smooth. If there is no software (freeware) that can compete with MS Paint, at least the next among shareware too would do.

use "smooth draw" and you'll never use mspaint or stuff like that.

[Sridhar_Rao]

Thanks , I checked out the site and felt too complicated to use. The interface is cool, it has all the features that I need but the way the software is run and work saved is all complicated. I wish they had application that worked like most other softwares wehre I could save the work locally.
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what is smooth draw and where can i find it?
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I downloaded Gimp, as someone mentioned, it is bit difficult to learn. It would have been fine but for the absence of basic shapes like line, circle, square etc. I am from the medical field and I need to draw cells and their interactions, label them etc. I downloaded smooth draw too, it too has the same problem. When I look at functionality (that I require) MS Paint is better than others. Any help?

[koolbluez]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
So.. u didn't listen to me.... hmmm... Suffer the wrath of the Gods...

But still.. there is time... go.. download the Inkscape & Photofiltre... u'll find peace & solace...

Else... suffer in eternal displeasure....

[Sridhar_Rao]

You might have noticed the illustrations in the text books. Any idea how they do it or which softwares are used for such drawings/illustrations?

[DukeNukem]

Originally Posted by Sridhar_Rao

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what is smooth draw and where can i find it?
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here is the link use it and throw all related prods
http://www.smoothdraw.com/product/

[caleb]

Gimp is great

[Sridhar_Rao]

I downloaded and tried all the softwares. I did not find Gimp any easy to learn, so I abandoned it for now. Vicman's photoeditor and smoothdraw both do not allow me to make basic shapes like circles, squares etc, hence they are of no use to me. I am currently using all these softwares (Microsoft Paint, Photofiltre, Inkscape and paint.net) to produce the picture that I have attached here . Since I am familiar with ms paint, i found paint.net very easy to work with. Look at the picture and give me your comments. Please note that different images were created in different software and finally assembeled in ms paint.