Drawpile als Linux-Alternative zu Microsoft Paint
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Drawpile is not a direct replacement for Microsoft Paint for users needing a simple, single-user image editor for quick edits like cropping or resizing screenshots. It excels as a drawing tool with advanced features like layers, animation, and pressure sensitivity, making it suitable for artists or educators. However, its focus on real-time collaboration and lack of basic tools like a rectangle select or text tool means it won’t suit users doing straightforward tasks. If you need more than just doodling, Drawpile is powerful, but overkill for Paint-style simplicity.
- Lizenz
- GPL-3.0+
- Preis
- Kostenlos
- Aktuelle Version
- 2.3.1 (21. Oktober 2026)
- Bewertung
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Was gleich funktioniert
- Both allow freehand drawing and basic brush strokes
- Support for raster graphics editing
- Simple interface for creating new images
- Available on Linux and Windows
- Can save to common formats like PNG and JPEG
Was anders ist
- Drawpile supports real-time multi-user collaboration; Paint does not
- Drawpile has layers and blending modes; Paint has no layer support
- Drawpile includes animation timeline; Paint cannot animate
- Paint has basic shapes, text, and select tools; Drawpile lacks these
- Drawpile requires setting up a session; Paint opens instantly for quick edits
Ihre Microsoft Paint-Dateien öffnen
Drawpile can open and export PNG and JPEG files, which are commonly used in Microsoft Paint, so basic image exchange is possible. However, it does not support Paint's default format (.BMP) reliably, and complex BMP files may not render correctly. Drawpile cannot interpret layered or animated data from Paint files since Paint doesn’t support those features. For practical purposes, saving as PNG from Paint ensures compatibility.
Von Microsoft Paint zu Drawpile wechseln – Schritt für Schritt
- Install Drawpile via Flathub or your distribution’s package manager
- Launch and create a new session or open a PNG file
- Use the brush, eraser, and color picker tools for drawing
- Enable the animation timeline if creating frame-by-frame sketches
- Export your work as PNG or JPEG for sharing
Wichtige Funktionen von Drawpile
- Kollaboratives Zeichnen in Echtzeit mit mehreren Benutzern
- Unterstützung für Ebenen und Ebenenmischmodi
- Animations-Timeline mit Einzelbildbearbeitung
- Client-Server-Modell zur Hosting von Zeichensitzungen
- Unterstützung für Druck- und Neigungs-Empfindlichkeit von Tabletts
- Aufzeichnung und Wiedergabe von Zeichensitzungen
- Benutzerdefinierte Pinsel und Werkzeugvoreinstellungen
- Plattformübergreifend: Linux, Windows, macOS
Drawpile unter Linux installieren
flatpak install flathub net.drawpile.drawpileHäufige Fragen
Can I use Drawpile like Paint for quick edits?
No, Drawpile lacks tools like rectangle select, text, and crop, making it poorly suited for quick edits. Use GIMP or KolourPaint instead.
Does Drawpile support pressure-sensitive tablets?
Yes, Drawpile supports pressure and tilt sensitivity, which Paint does not, making it better for digital artists.
Can I open a .BMP file from Paint in Drawpile?
Sometimes, but BMP support is limited. Save as PNG in Paint for reliable results.