Tech riderRev. 20 Sept 2026
Microsoft Paint
- 1Layer supportYes
- 2Supported platformsWindows
- 3Color managementbasic
3 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: microsoft.com
Overview
Microsoft Paint is ranked #155 of 160 in photo editing software on Specifiction, made by Microsoft Paint (Redmond, Washington, USA).
Microsoft Paint plans and pricing
All plansIncluded with Windows Included in Windows · Drawing and image-editing tools · Layers and background removal in current Windows 11 versions microsoft.com · 20 Sept 2026
Included with Windows included in Windows Included in Windows · Drawing and image-editing tools · Layers and background removal in current Windows 11 versions microsoft.com · 20 Sept 2026
Compared on photo editing software
- Free plan
- Yesmicrosoft.com
- Layer support
- Yesmicrosoft.com
- Supported platforms
- Windowsmicrosoft.com
- Color management
- basicmicrosoft.com
Company
- Founded
- 1975microsoft.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Redmond, Washington, USAmicrosoft.com · 4 Oct 2026
Best Microsoft Paint alternatives
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Photo Editing Software in 2026#155 of 160
- Best Digital Painting Software in 2026#37 of 46
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Sources
- microsoft.com/en-us/windows/paint· checked 4 Oct 2026