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mypaint

MyPaint is a simple drawing and painting program that works well with Wacom-style graphics tablets.

★ 3.0k stars⑂ 449 forksGPL-2.0updated 2026-09
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// project facts

Project facts

mypaint is an open-source image project by mypaint (mypaint/mypaint on GitHub). It has 2,985 GitHub stars and 449 forks, is released under the GPL-2.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 13 September 2026.

Repository
mypaint/mypaint
GitHub stars
2,985
Forks
449
License
GPL-2.0
Last updated on GitHub
13 September 2026
Category
Image
Listing
Full install guide
Official site
Official site
// how it works

How it works

  1. Choose the right tool

    Generation studio, upscaler, background remover, or photo library — match the tool to the task.

  2. Install it your way

    Desktop apps, Docker images, and portable builds cover most platforms; pick the simplest for your OS.

  3. Add models if needed

    Generation tools need checkpoint files; utilities like upscalers usually bundle everything.

  4. Create or organize

    Generate, enhance, or import — then export, share, or keep building your library.

// features

Why people love it

No subscriptions

The defining trait of this whole category: professional results without monthly fees.

Non-destructive

Edits stay reversible; originals are never touched.

Batch processing

Run whole folders through upscalers and converters unattended.

Extensible ecosystems

Extensions, scripts, and community presets extend the popular studios far beyond stock.

Smart photo libraries

Self-hosted managers with AI tagging, face recognition, and deduplication.

Purpose-built utilities

Single-job tools (upscale, de-background, restore) that do one thing excellently.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 — Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/mypaint/mypaint.git
    cd mypaint
  2. Step 2 — Check the README

    Every project documents its own setup; start with install requirements.

    cat README.md | head -60
  3. Step 3 — Run it

    Follow the project's launch command — Docker, pip, npm, or a binary release.

    # see README for the exact launch command
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

Who maintains mypaint?

It is an open-source project at mypaint/mypaint with 449 forks. Check the repo's contributors and recent commits to see how active maintenance is.

Is mypaint free for commercial use?

Licensed under GPL-2.0 — check the repo for commercial-use terms.

Do I need a powerful GPU?

Generation benefits hugely from one; upscalers and photo managers are far lighter.

Which should I start with?

For generation: a polished studio interface. For enhancement: a dedicated upscaler. For libraries: a photo manager.

Can they match Midjourney quality?

With the right open checkpoints, absolutely — the interface matters less than the model you load.

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// alternatives

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Get mypaint

Free and open — grab the source, star the repo, and start creating.