MSPaint in JavaScript (jspaint.app)

Article summary

JS Paint is a JavaScript remake of Microsoft Paint, with a new version released after 10 years of development. The latest version includes features such as a text toolbar, vertical text editing, and a head tracker mode. The project is now open source and has a homepage. The author has also implemented various improvements and fixes, including support for multiple file formats and a new theme called Bubblegum.

Main themes

• JS Paint
• Microsoft Paint remake
• JavaScript development
• Open source project
• Graphics editing

What commenters say

• The JS Paint project is impressive and has successfully replicated the Microsoft Paint experience in a web browser. Some users appreciate the simplicity and ease of use of MS Paint and feel that similar products lack its natural feel. The project's use of Electron to create a desktop app is seen as unnecessary and bloated by some. Others suggest alternative image manipulation programs for macOS, such as Pixelmator or KolourPaint. The author's decision to open source the project is welcomed by some, who see it as an opportunity for further development and improvement. Some users are concerned about potential copyright issues with the project. The project's ability to run on multiple platforms, including iOS, is seen as a major advantage by some.