Need a good free paint program.

JoMo · 11-18-2009, 11:47 AM

I am looking for the best adobe illustrator like program for creating graphics for web design and general art. I know that I need illustrator, but I can't afford it right now. What's the best substitute until I can afford it?

-joel

rosetrees · 11-18-2009, 11:50 AM

You could try GIMP. It's free and Open Source.

Jason Stepp · 11-18-2009, 11:51 AM

Paint.net is a pretty good free Photoshop alternative

Paint.NET - Free Software for Digital Photo Editing

Scott Ames · 11-18-2009, 11:51 AM

Here is a good one:

http://www.photofiltre.com

Jill Carpenter · 11-18-2009, 11:52 AM

Doesn't illustrator give a 30 day free trial?

If you have a specific project to bang out you might have enough time to do it in.

Scott Ames · 11-18-2009, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoMo

I am looking for the best adobe illustrator like program for creating graphics for web design and general art. I know that I need illustrator, but I can't afford it right now. What's the best substitute until I can afford it?

-joel

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JoMo · 11-18-2009, 12:25 PM

Most of what I am seeing here and on my own searches are image editor programs. I am looking for a program like illustrator for creating vector graphics and such. Any idea where I can find this kind of program, or are these image editors the best I can hope for for free?

-joel

rosetrees · 11-18-2009, 01:21 PM

Is Google sketchup any good? I don't use vector graphics, so could be well wide of the mark!

um1001 · 11-18-2009, 01:35 PM

I would also recommend Gimp. Also check out how to make Gimp replace Photoshop.

Kurt · 11-18-2009, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoMo

Most of what I am seeing here and on my own searches are image editor programs. I am looking for a program like illustrator for creating vector graphics and such. Any idea where I can find this kind of program, or are these image editors the best I can hope for for free?

-joel

Hey Joel,

Your request is consfusing...You're asking about Illustrator, which is a vector (draw) program, but your thread title asks for a rastor (bitmap/paint) program. Paint programs are bitmap, and include Gimp, Photoshop, Paint, etc.

Are you sure you need a vector program? Are you trying to edit existing vectors?

I'm not aware of any free/low cost vector programs. Here's a search from download.com that may give you some help:
vector graphics downloads - Free software downloads and software reviews - CNET Download.com

If you can't find anything, your best bet may be to buy and older version of Illustrator at ebay...

Kurt · 11-18-2009, 02:37 PM

PS...Vector graphics are very hard to master and are generally used in print and not online.

Jason Ong · 11-19-2009, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoMo

I am looking for the best adobe illustrator like program for creating graphics for web design and general art. I know that I need illustrator, but I can't afford it right now. What's the best substitute until I can afford it?

-joel

Hi Joel,

You can try Inkscape (a free vector graphics editor):

Inkscape. Draw Freely.

itur · 11-19-2009, 02:36 AM

Paint.net is very good. Its small, free and compact.

pro.it.media · 11-19-2009, 02:36 AM

GIMP - Its like photoshop, but free.

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