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KaleidoPaint

KaleidoPaint

by Jeff Weeks

76 ratings
68 reviews
๐ŸŽฌ Entertainment
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 26, 2012
  • January 20, 2026

Developer

Jeff Weeks
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About

Create intricate, repeating designs by mirroring your brushstrokes in real-time. Offers extensive editing tools for precise control over every element of your artwork. Export your creations as tileable images or standard graphics.

โœ“Real-time mirrored brushstrokes
โœ“17 symmetry patterns
โœ“Vector graphics editing
โœ“Curve smoothing and area fill
โœ“Undo/Redo functionality
โœ“Export tileable rectangles
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of KaleidoPaint. Based on 76 reviews and a 4.6/5 average, it highlights the 21 positives and 30 negatives reviewers mention most about this Entertainment app.

Positive things

  • โœจIntuitive and easy to use
  • ๐ŸŽจGreat for creating patterns and designs
  • ๐Ÿ’ŽFree and ad-free
  • ๐Ÿ’กVector-based editing
  • ๐Ÿ”„Allows for easy line adjustment (Bezier curves)
  • ๐ŸŒŸMesmerizing and fun to use
  • ๐Ÿ’ฏHigh-quality designs
  • ๐Ÿš€Quick saving and uploading
  • ๐Ÿ‘Useful for fabric and wallpaper design
  • ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธGood for creating wallpapers
  • ๐ŸŽจInspires creative flow state
  • ๐Ÿ’ฏInvaluable for art and textile design
  • ๐Ÿง˜Relaxing and enjoyable
  • ๐ŸŒŸAmazing for mandalas and symmetrical patterns
  • ๐Ÿ’กDeveloper is responsive and supportive
  • ๐ŸŽจVersatile for various artistic applications
  • ๐ŸŒŸEndless design possibilities
  • ๐Ÿ†“Completely free
  • ๐ŸŽจAddictive and engaging
  • ๐Ÿ’ŽHidden gem
  • ๐Ÿ’ฏHighly recommended

Negative things

  • ๐Ÿ›App crashes or doesn't open
  • ๐Ÿ›Opens files app instead of the app itself
  • ๐Ÿ›Blank page with no controls
  • ๐Ÿ›Recent changes made the app confusing and less user-friendly
  • ๐Ÿ›Old drawings ruined by updates
  • ๐Ÿ›Line quality adjustments negatively impacted old drawings
  • ๐Ÿ›Fill color not changing with line color
  • ๐Ÿ›Unwanted blue background that cannot be removed
  • ๐Ÿ›Less precise after updates
  • ๐Ÿ›Color and background tabs no longer working
  • ๐Ÿ›Stroke smoothing too aggressive
  • ๐Ÿ›Inability to precisely control color selection (RGB/HLS)
  • ๐Ÿ›Sharing button not working
  • ๐Ÿ›Save as JPG only, not vector SVG
  • ๐Ÿ›Tiling export issues (rectangle not always suitable)
  • ๐Ÿ›Tileable rectangle export not working
  • ๐Ÿ›Can only save as JPG
  • ๐Ÿ›No layers
  • ๐Ÿ›No transparent background option
  • ๐Ÿ›No eraser tool
  • ๐Ÿ›No blending colors feature
  • ๐Ÿ›Limited symmetrical choices
  • ๐Ÿ›Limited control of drawing strokes
  • ๐Ÿ›No Apple Pencil support
  • ๐Ÿ›No option to switch mirroring on/off
  • ๐Ÿ›No RGB color value sliders
  • ๐Ÿ›No opacity or blending modes
  • ๐Ÿ›No selection tool
  • ๐Ÿ›No way to minimize tool windows
  • ๐Ÿ›No way to export layers to Photoshop
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What's New in KaleidoPaint

3.1.2

January 20, 2026

Snaps to exact rotation

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Fill colour problem

Fill option not working properly. Reverts back to brush when I try to paint a colour. Would be great if working properly.
PeachS3PeachS3

The best pattern maker for fabric!

Iโ€™m a designer and I make patterns for fabric. This is so easy to use and makes quality designs that I can quickly save and upload to Spoonflower. Iโ€™m also a pattern nerd and MC Escher fan. I showed this app to some kids I teach and they loved it. It was the perfect accompaniment to my lesson about MC Escher and symmetry.
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Serendipity findsSerendipity finds

Free gem of an app

Love it!!! Thank you Jeff!!!!
Pariah73Pariah73

Doesnโ€™t work at all

When I open this app, it immediately opens my files and no files are selectable. Thereโ€™s no actual app to use. Thatโ€™s the extent of it, thatโ€™s all it does. Thereโ€™s no app that opens to allow you to create anything.
ProlificMysticProlificMystic

Used to be a 5 star +++

Been using this for years. All it does now is open an empty page without any controls. Hope you can fix this!
scoopminiscoopmini
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

10 issues

App opens files app and no files are selectable

Bug

App opens an empty page without any controls

Bug

App immediately opens files without allowing creation

Bug

App doesn't work, opens files app and doesn't allow creation

Bug

Old drawings ruined by updates

Bug

Fill color not changing with line color

Bug

Color and background tabs no longer work

Bug

Sharing button not working

Bug

Tileable rectangle export not working

Bug

Saving as JPG only

Bug
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Requested Features

28 requests

Ability to break a line from a selected point

Feature

Eraser tool

Feature

Export as SVG option

Feature

More features like different brushes, blending colors, more symmetrical choices, and better stroke control

Feature

Ability to export in a square format

Feature

Transparent background option

Feature

Export function for tilable squares

Feature

Layers

Feature

RGB color value sliders

Feature

Opacity, blending modes

Feature

Selection tool

Feature

Ability to switch mirroring on and off

Feature

Ability to export layers to Photoshop

Feature

More control over drawing strokes

Feature

Adjustable stroke smoothing

Feature

More precise color selection (e.g., RGB or HLS)

Feature

Ability to change grid line color

Feature

Designs that save evenly in any size for multiple tiling

Feature

Export and import patterns within the app

Feature

Basic block repeat option

Feature

Zoom in color selector

Feature

More patterns to choose from and purchase

Feature

Ability to set custom image size

Feature

Export .png files with a transparent background

Feature

More symmetry options

Feature

Line and shape tools

Feature

Apple Pencil support

Feature

Option to minimize tool windows

Feature

FAQ

What does KaleidoPaint do?

KaleidoPaint allows you to create beautiful, infinitely repeating designs by mirroring your brushstrokes as you draw. It utilizes vector graphics and offers various symmetry patterns for intricate artwork.

What are the key features of KaleidoPaint?

Key features include 17 different symmetry patterns, tools for scrolling, rotating, and zooming, curve smoothing, area fill, and an edit mode to reshape and recolor elements. It also offers unlimited undo/redo and export options for tileable rectangles and standard paintings.

How much does KaleidoPaint cost?

Based on the provided information, KaleidoPaint is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a one-time purchase model.

What kind of art can I create with KaleidoPaint?

You can create intricate, symmetrical, and repeating designs. The app is ideal for generating patterns, mandalas, and other visually complex artwork that can be mirrored across different axes.