Milton

What Milton is

Milton is a free, open-source paint program for Windows and Linux, built around an infinite canvas. It supports drawing with infinite detail and works with vectors while retaining a raster-like feel. Editing features include layers, blur, and lines, and the program supports pressure sensitivity. Milton saves each change automatically, without a save button. Its unlimited undo and redo history remains available after the app is closed. Finished work can be exported as JPEG or PNG at any resolution the machine supports. The download page offers a Windows 64-bit installer and a standalone ZIP; the homepage says Windows 7 and later are supported. Milton is also free for Linux, and the homepage says it compiles on that platform. The download page identifies v1.9.1 as the latest version, with fixes for the exporter when the canvas is rotated and for the line tool. The site credits Sergio Gonzalez as creator. For help, users can watch a video, file a GitHub issue, or email the listed support address. Donations are accepted.

Who it suits

Milton may suit artists on Windows or Linux who want an open-source paint program with an infinite canvas, layers, and pressure sensitivity.

Getting started

1. Visit miltonpaint.com.
2. For Windows, choose the 64-bit installer or standalone ZIP.
3. For Linux, use the version that the homepage says compiles on Linux.
4. Begin drawing on the infinite canvas; Milton saves changes automatically.

Verdict

Milton offers an infinite canvas, automatic saving, and persistent undo and redo at no cost. Its listed platforms are Windows and Linux.