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Pinta for Mac

Simple Gtk# Paint Program

Quick answer: Pinta is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask pinta. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 258 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What Pinta is

Pinta is a utility for macOS: simple Gtk# Paint Program.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://www.pinta-project.com/.

How to install Pinta

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask pinta.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Pinta on Mac?

Run brew install --cask pinta in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is Pinta open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (PintaProject/Pinta), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does Pinta run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is Pinta?

It was installed 258 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2197 in this catalogue.

What version of Pinta is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.1.2.