Tux Paint
Open Source Drawing Software for Children


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Blue-Purple
By: Rachael

Tux Paint is free computer art software for children.



Kidkraft Deluxe Wood Easel
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Deluxe Wood Easel


 
The Web tuxpaint.org
“I really appreciate that there is a control panel utility that allows you to simplify the user interface for younger users, or enable advanced features for older kids. This is a program that will grow with your children.” — Download Squad, October 2006


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Videos

Watch videos of Tux Paint in action!


tuxpaint-paintbrush.avi
Size: 407KB Resolution: 320x240 Length: 1 min 41 sec
Using Tux Paint's paint brush tool.


tuxpaint-text.avi
Size: 229KB Resolution: 320x240 Length: 1 min 5 sec
Using Tux Paint's text tool.


tuxpaint-starter-coloringbook-sm.avi
Size: 407KB Resolution: 160x120 Length: 2 min 4 sec
Loading a coloring book-style 'Starter' image and painting on it.


tuxpaint-starter-scene.avi
Size: 818KB Resolution: 320x240 Length: 1 min 41 sec
Loading a scene-style 'Starter' image and painting on it.


How-to Videos:

Creating Tux Paint Templates ('Starters')
Jennifer Graber, a kindergarten teacher from Battle Creek, Michigan, created a collection of videos explaining how Tux Paint's 'Starter' images work, how she uses them as templates for classes, and how to create your own templates (using Windows).
Demo Screencast
Chris Harvey created a video demonstrating some features of Tux Paint for his Superuser Community and Education Projects website.

To find more free educational software, please visit www.educational-freeware.com.


Did you know? Your school can install Tux Paint on all of its computers... today, and at no cost!