Tux Paint

Spec sheet

Purpose

Tux Paint is free computer art software designed for children.Read 8 Oct 2026 · tuxpaint.org

Integrations

The official download page lists Google Play and F-Droid as Android installation sources and Flatpak and Snap packages for Linux.Read 8 Oct 2026 · tuxpaint.org

License

The project distributes Tux Paint under the GNU General Public License, version 2.Read 8 Oct 2026 · tuxpaint.org

Accessibility

Optional accessibility features include an on-screen keyboard, keyboard or joystick pointer control, adjustable button size, and adjustable interface font.Read 8 Oct 2026 · tuxpaint.org

Classroom controls

Controls include full-screen mode and options to disable printing and quitting or limit how often printing is allowed.Read 8 Oct 2026 · tuxpaint.org

Customization

Parents and teachers can add brushes, stamps, and fonts, and use Tux Paint Config to change program behavior.Read 8 Oct 2026 · tuxpaint.org

Drawing tools

It includes brushes, stamps, shapes, text and label tools, and more than 90 Magic special-effects tools.Read 8 Oct 2026 · tuxpaint.org

Internet requirement

Tux Paint runs on the user's computer and does not require Internet access.Read 8 Oct 2026 · tuxpaint.org

iOS availability

The official site lists an unofficial iOS port for iOS 15.6 or later and says it is not free and contains in-app advertisements.Read 8 Oct 2026 · tuxpaint.org

Languages

The features page says parts of Tux Paint have been translated into 129 languages.Read 8 Oct 2026 · tuxpaint.org

Save and export

Pictures can be saved to a virtual picturebook and exported, and saved drawings can be viewed as slideshows or exported as animated GIFs.Read 8 Oct 2026 · tuxpaint.org

Support and community

The project provides documentation, contact details, and mailing lists, and says hundreds of people worldwide have contributed.Read 8 Oct 2026 · tuxpaint.org

Plans and prices

Every Tux Paint plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Digital Painting Software#42 of 467.3