# Paint by Code — Photo to paint-by-numbers > Photo to paint-by-numbers (iPhone/iPad app by Tom Paape.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paint-by-code/id6791082042 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Tom Paape](https://appshunter.io/developer/1868007411) - Category: Graphics & Design, Entertainment - Price: $3.99 - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 26.2 · 7 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2026-07-16 - Data updated: 2026-08-03 - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paint-by-code/id6791082042/reviews.md ## What is Paint by Code? Paint by Code turns your favorite photos into beautiful paint-by-numbers canvases — ready to color in the app or print at home. HOW IT WORKS 1. Add a photo from your library or camera 2. Choose your style — 8 to 24 colors, detail level, and canvas format 3. Generate your numbered canvas with a matching color legend 4. Paint in the app with Apple Pencil, or export to print FEATURES • Smart region detection — clear, paintable areas • Numbered canvas with color legend matched to your palette • Paint mode with Apple Pencil support • Colored pencil matching — see which real pencil matches each color • Export & print — A4, Letter, or square format • Save canvases locally on your device PERFECT FOR • Creative relaxation and mindfulness • Personalized gifts from your own photos • Family projects and rainy-day activities • Artists who love paint-by-numbers Everything runs on your device. Your photos stay private — no account needed, no cloud required. Start with any photo. Finish with something you made. ## Version history (last 3 releases) ### 1.2 — 2026-08-01 Version 1.2 Added : Draw / Zoom modes — turn off pinch-to-zoom so you can draw safely Layer lock — lock a layer with a padlock; status tip when drawing on a locked layer Swipe actions on layers — lock (leading) and delete (trailing) Layer rename, reorder (drag), and a clearer arrange/drag handle Layer opacity slider (0–100%) for the active layer Layer visibility — eye icon per layer to show/hide (also via context menu) Expanded brush library — Pen, Pencil, Marker, Crayon, Charcoal, Ink, Watercolor, Airbrush, Glitter, Smudge Pressure on pen and other brushes (Apple Pencil) Brush blend modes in the brush library, plus more layer blend modes Real smudge on the brush layer PNG Reset for the canvas / paint session Hide numbers — hide region numbers while keeping your painting visible Eraser size adjustable on hover/selection Gallery painted thumbnails — previews show the painted canvas, not only the blank template Help sheet updated for tools, actions, and layers; larger via page presentation Changed : Strokes stay raw — no auto-rounding/smoothing after lift Layer rows show opacity% · blend on one line (removed the “N” label) Visibility and lock are separate controls (no nested buttons) Swipe delete/lock aligned with the layer row (icon-only actions) Studio chrome and layers panel further refined (Procreate-style) Fixed : Second stroke was not always saved Eraser produced black instead of clearing Undo / delete could jump or flip the drawing Pinch-to-zoom toggle: zoom failed, or drawing continued while zooming Drawing felt locked to a numbered region — free drawing anywhere on the layer Strokes sometimes disappeared mid-stroke (touch CANCELLED) — commit-on-cancel and more stable canvas updates Locked layer no longer silently auto-unlocks on open Layer visibility toggle was unreliable (nested buttons) Trash/lock swipe actions sat too high relative to the row ### 1.1 — 2026-07-23 Version 1.1 : Added: Warm, nspired home screen with cream, dusty rose, and soft taupe palette Fullscreen photo preview with creation wizard below About, How it works, and My Canvases toolbar actions Visual About sheet with feature highlights and app description Illustrated How it works guide with step-by-step flow Version and build number in About (Version 1.0 · Build 1) Warm-themed Customize screen with card-based settings Warm-themed Processing screen with progress ring and step indicators My Canvases gallery with thumbnails, cards, and pull-to-refresh Paint Studio help sheet (? button) covering all tools, brushes, gestures, and tips Line art PNG export with separate color legend image Line art PDF export with legend page Color legend in Paint Studio showing number, hex, and pencil match Changed : Paint Studio uses a dark style chrome (separate from the warm welcome theme) Studio accent color updated from iOS blue to warm dusty rose Blend mode selector restyled as a dark menu button Export dialog simplified to line art PNG and PDF only Zoom hint text: “Pinch to zoom · double-tap to reset” Fixed : Saved canvases not opening after rebuild (load via canvas ID) Clear error when a saved canvas file is missing or damaged Opacity slider label wrapping (“Opacit/y”) Pinch-to-zoom on Your Canvas overview resetting while zooming Upside-down PDF export rendering Removed : Cloud button from welcome toolbar “Large photos can take up to a minute” processing message ### 1.0 — 2026-07-16 No release notes. ## More apps by Tom Paape - [Jvh Puzzle](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jvh-puzzle/id6745961282) - [BeannThere](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beannthere/id6753974030) - [AllergyReady - Emergency ID](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/allergyready-emergency-id/id6758054801) - [Kanso RSS](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kanso-rss/id6768312107) All apps by Tom Paape: https://appshunter.io/developer/1868007411 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-03.*