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Paint 98

Paint 98

Paint like it's 1998!

361 ratings
276 reviews
📷 Photo & Video
🎨 Graphics & Design
Free
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 5, 2016
  • December 20, 2025

Developer

Casl Media LLC
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About

Recreate the classic drawing experience of the late 90s. This app offers a straightforward interface for creating and editing images, free from modern complexities. Share your retro-style artwork with ease.

✓Classic 1998 drawing interface
✓Image creation and editing
✓Simple and uncomplicated tools
✓Share created images
✓Retro art style
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Paint 98. Based on 361 reviews and a 3.9/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Photo & Video app.

Positive things

  • 🚀Nostalgic MS Paint feel
  • 👍Simple and straightforward UI
  • 💡Useful for quick edits and doodles
  • 🎨Good for pixel art and sketching
  • 🆓Completely free with no ads

Negative things

  • 🐛Buggy canvas resizing and text input
  • 🔀Confusing mouse/touch controls
  • 🔍Lack of advanced features like layers
  • 🔍Limited canvas size and export options
  • 🔍Undo/redo buttons hidden in settings
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What's New in Paint 98

0.0.17

December 20, 2025

Bug fixes and enhancements

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User reviews

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Takes some adjustment, but then: GREAT!

This is the tool I've been looking for. It isn't intuitive (figuring out the left/right mouse button functionality for each tool on mobile, for example), and simple tasks like "crop" are either missing or too difficult to find - but what it does, it does well. Turn on grid and location in the settings and everything immediately gets easier.
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tjctogsftjctogsf

ADD IT

I like drawing on here. What is it missing? A COPY AND PASTE FUNCTION AFTER YOU SELECT SOMETHING. If you aren't dead, please add this. Thanks.
DylanLangleySoryuDylanLangleySoryu

Best paint-like app but small canvas limitations hinder it severely

This app is the most paint-esque app I have tried, and it gets huge points for that. However, a max canvas of 2560x2560 is too small, especially when most photos nowadays are somewhere in the 3000s at the least. It has hindered the app for me pretty severely.
rmm1997rmm1997

Absolutely wonderful!

I’ve never seen such a simply beautiful app in my life. It’s so easy and very time consuming if you get bored during the day! I would love for layers to be added though!
maccpaul70maccpaul70

Love this

Been using the app for a couple of years now I was wondering/hoping there was an update which would allow for a much larger canvas in the future? I need it please
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Canvas randomly resets when zooming

Bug

Text input not working for some users

Bug

Crashes when importing large images

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Requested Features

5 requests

Add layers and transparency support

Feature

Improve text tool and canvas resizing

Feature

Provide more intuitive mouse/touch controls

Feature

Allow exporting at higher resolutions

Feature

Add undo/redo buttons to main UI

Feature

FAQ

What does Paint 98 do?

Paint 98 is a drawing and image editing application designed to replicate the user experience of software from 1998. It allows you to create new images, edit existing ones, and share your creations with a simple, uncluttered interface.

What are the key features of Paint 98?

The app's main feature is its authentic 1998-style drawing interface, offering a straightforward way to create and edit images. It focuses on simplicity, avoiding the complexities found in modern image editors, and allows users to share their artwork.

Is Paint 98 free to use?

The application is available for free, but it does offer in-app purchases. This means you can download and use the basic features without cost, with options to purchase additional content or functionalities.

Who is Paint 98 for?

This app is ideal for individuals who have a fondness for the aesthetics and simplicity of 1990s computer software. It appeals to artists, designers, or anyone looking for a nostalgic and uncomplicated tool for basic image creation and editing.