Need a good free paint program.

rosetrees

14 years ago

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

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Scott Ames 14 years ago

Here is a good one:

http://www.photofiltre.com
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Jason Stepp

14 years ago

Paint.net is a pretty good free Photoshop alternative

Paint.NET - Free Software for Digital Photo Editing

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Jill Carpenter 14 years ago

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.
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Scott Ames

14 years ago

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

You might also scan through this:

http://www.warriorforum.com/main-int...e-without.html

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JoMo

14 years ago

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

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rosetrees 14 years ago

Is Google sketchup any good? I don't use vector graphics, so could be well wide of the mark!
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- um1001 14 years ago
  
  I would also recommend Gimp. Also check out how to make Gimp replace Photoshop.
  
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Kurt

14 years ago

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...

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Kurt

14 years ago

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

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Jason Ong

14 years ago

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.