mtPaint ou Microsoft Paint : une bonne alternative sous Linux ?

mtPaint, alternative Linux à Microsoft Paint

Mis à jour le 27 octobre 2026

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mtPaint is a solid replacement for Microsoft Paint, especially for users who want more control without bloat. It handles basic drawing and image editing reliably, and its added features like layers, zoom, and palette editing make it useful for pixel art and light photo work. While it lacks the ultra-simple interface of Paint, anyone comfortable with slightly more advanced tools will benefit. It’s ideal for Linux users who need a fast, no-frills editor that goes slightly beyond Paint’s limits without requiring GIMP-level complexity.

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Licence: GPL-2.0
Prix: Gratuit
Dernière version: 3.50.14
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Installer mtPaint

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Both are raster graphics editors for drawing and basic image editing
Support common formats like PNG, JPEG, and BMP
Include basic tools: brush, line, shape, fill, and eraser
Offer zoom and selection tools for precision
Start quickly and use minimal system resources

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mtPaint supports layers; Microsoft Paint does not
mtPaint includes color palette editing, useful for pixel art
Microsoft Paint has a simpler, more beginner-friendly UI
mtPaint lacks some Paint tools like 'Select All' by default or transparent selection
mtPaint does not support .bmp files with alpha or some legacy RLE formats perfectly

Ouvrir vos fichiers Microsoft Paint

mtPaint can open and save BMP, PNG, and JPEG files created in Microsoft Paint without issues in most cases. BMP files saved in standard formats (24-bit, uncompressed) are fully compatible. However, some older or compressed BMP variants (like RLE) may not render correctly. PNG and JPEG files transfer cleanly. If you're migrating old Paint files, test a few samples first, but for typical use, file compatibility is reliable.

Passer de Microsoft Paint à mtPaint, étape par étape

Install mtPaint using your package manager: e.g., 'sudo apt install mtpaint' on Debian/Ubuntu
Open a BMP or PNG file from Microsoft Paint to test compatibility
Adjust brush and grid settings under 'Brush' and 'View' menus for precision work
Use 'Layer' menu to experiment with simple compositing if needed
Save in PNG by default for best quality and transparency support

Fonctionnalités clés de mtPaint

Léger et démarrage rapide
Prend en charge les modes couleur indexée et RVB
Outils de sélection et de recadrage basiques
Support des calques pour un assemblage simple
Brosses et motifs réglables
Prise en charge des formats d'image : PNG, JPEG, BMP, TIFF
Édition de palette de couleurs pour le pixel art
Outils de zoom et de grille pour une précision accrue

Installer mtPaint sous Linux

Ubuntu / Mintsudo apt install mtpaint

Debiansudo apt install mtpaint

Fedorasudo dnf install mtpaint

Arch / Manjarosudo pacman -S mtpaint

Questions fréquentes

Can mtPaint open .bmp files from Windows Paint?

Yes, mtPaint opens most standard BMP files created in Microsoft Paint, especially 24-bit uncompressed ones. Some older compressed BMPs may not display correctly.

Is mtPaint good for pixel art?

Yes, it's well-suited for pixel art thanks to zoom, grid, and color palette editing. Many users choose it specifically for this.

Does mtPaint support transparency like in PNG files?

Yes, mtPaint supports alpha channels in PNG files, allowing transparency editing—something Microsoft Paint lacks.