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General instructions
  • Always try to choose the latest stable and supported version.
  • deb files are for Debian-based GNU/Linux distros including Ubuntu. They can be converted to formats like rpm for other distros using alien.
  • Windows versions will usually come as a ZIP file, which you have to uncompress in order to run install.exe or setup.exe inside it.
  • If the version you need is not available for your platform (OS and architecture), you can try downloading the source code and compiling it by yourself.

0.1.241113 (unstable, supported)


Released on 2024-11-13

Platform: GNU/Linux only (deb, Source, Ready-to-use package). Source code available for compiling on other platforms.

First release with File menu entry to open XCF files.

0.1.241113 Downloads

0.1.241110 (unstable, unsupported)


Released on 2024-11-10

Platform: GNU/Linux only (deb, Source, Ready-to-use package). Source code available for compiling on other platforms.

First release with XCF reading capability (not via GUI).

0.1.241110 Downloads

0.1.240823 (unstable, unsupported)


Released on 2024-08-24

Platform: GNU/Linux only (deb, Source, Ready-to-use package). Source code available for compiling on other platforms.

First release with minimal and experimental support for saving as XCF.

0.1.240823 Downloads

0.1.240812 (unstable, unsupported)


Released on 2024-08-12

Platform: GNU/Linux only (deb, Source, Ready-to-use package). Source code available for compiling on other platforms.

Support for more layers and some UI improvements.

0.1.240812 Downloads

0.1.240807 (unstable, supported)


Released on 2024-08-07

Platform: GNU/Linux and Windows (deb, Source, Ready-to-use package). Source code available for compiling on other platforms.

First release to use Linear RGB colorspace and Gamma Correction.

0.1.240807 Downloads

0.1.240803 (unstable, unsupported)


Released on 2024-08-03

Platform: GNU/Linux only (Source, Ready-to-use package). Source code available for compiling on other platforms.

Internal improvements and fixes.

0.1.240803 Downloads

0.1.240718 (unstable, unsupported)


Released on 2024-07-18

Platform: GNU/Linux only (deb, Source, Ready-to-use package). Source code available for compiling on other platforms.

Fix for an export-related issue in sandboxed environments.

0.1.240718 Downloads

0.1.240717 (unstable, unsupported)


Released on 2024-07-17

Platform: GNU/Linux only (Source). Source code available for compiling on other platforms.

UI/UX improvements.

0.1.240717 Downloads

0.1.240712 (unstable, unsupported)


Released on 2024-07-12

Platform: GNU/Linux only (deb, Source, Ready-to-use package). Source code available for compiling on other platforms.

Scratchpad Mode for trying out tool options and fixes for some issues.

0.1.240712 Downloads

0.1.240707 (unstable, unsupported)


Released on 2024-07-07

Platform: GNU/Linux only (deb, Source). Source code available for compiling on other platforms.

Initial support for brush scattering and fix for erase mode affecting brush preview.

0.1.240707 Downloads

0.1.240622 (unstable, unsupported)


Released on 2024-06-22

Platform: GNU/Linux only (deb, Source). Source code available for compiling on other platforms.

Code cleanup and mnior UI improvements.

0.1.240622 Downloads

0.1.240615 (unstable, unsupported)


Released on 2024-06-15

Platform: GNU/Linux only (Source). Source code available for compiling on other platforms.

Fixes and minor improvements; no noticeable difference in end-user experience.

0.1.240615 Downloads

0.1.240609 (unstable, unsupported)


Released on 2024-06-09

Platform: GNU/Linux only (deb, Source). Source code available for compiling on other platforms.

Fix for a floodfill-related bug (freezes when applied on an empty canvas for the second time with the same color); no difference in end-user experience.

0.1.240609 Downloads

0.1.240608 (unstable, unsupported)


Released on 2024-06-08

Platform: GNU/Linux only (deb, Source). Source code available for compiling on other platforms.

Release with updated logo and metadata; no difference in end-user experience.

0.1.240608 Downloads

0.1.240602 (unstable, unsupported)


Released on 2024-06-02

Platform: GNU/Linux only (Source). Source code available for compiling on other platforms.

Using XDG Portal for better Flatpak sandboxing; no difference in end-user experience.

0.1.240602 Downloads

0.1.230619 (unstable, unsupported)


Released on 2023-06-19

Platform: GNU/Linux and Windows (deb, Source, Ready-to-use package). Source code available for compiling on other platforms.

PNG support, UI updates, fixes, .deb availability

0.1.230619 Downloads

0.1.230617 (unstable, unsupported)


Released on 2023-06-17

Platform: GNU/Linux and Windows (Ready-to-use package)

Keyboard shortcuts and support for Windows.

0.1.230617 Downloads

0.1.230614 (unstable, unsupported)


Released on 2023-06-14

Platform: GNU/Linux only (Ready-to-use package)

First public release, still in alpha.

0.1.230614 Downloads