Swanky Paint

Released: Jun 8, 2016
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Last updated: 14 Sep 2026, 14:30 GMT

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04 Aug 2018Developer post
Official Release: Swanky Paint Alpha +11 is now here!
Thank you for being here and supporting Swanky Paint all these years! When we first started developing, we didn't know it was going to grow to become the software that it is now. This was more a tiny experiment and tribute to the fantastic Deluxe Paint. Swanky Paint will remain t
03 Aug 2018Developer post
Swanky Paint Alpha +11 : Part 5 FINALE - Recap & Wrap up
We’re almost there! The official release of Alpha +11 is tomorrow! This will be the last video in the series before the launch but we’ve had so much fun doing them, we might peep in new updates with more ‘How to’ videos so watch out for those. By the way, if you ever want us to d
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mkoi1AzOL6I
We’re almost there! The official release of Alpha +11 is tomorrow!
This will be the last video in the series before the launch but we’ve had so much fun doing them, we might peep in new updates with more ‘How to’ videos so watch out for those.
By the way, if you ever want us to do a specific video about a feature or certain techniques, drop us a note!
Without further ado, here be the new things and fixes for the new version.

History is saved with each file so you can undo even after you close a file. Ctrl+Z - undo Ctrl+Y - redo Shift+U - undo U still works the same (does a redo until there is no redo available - in which case, it does an undo)
Wrap mode now available in Config > Prefs > Wrap (preview tiling in drawing area)
Draw anywhere in tiles, updates in drawing area
Added Dither Dither window appears when you load true color images
Access all available windows in current window Click > to Windows...

Fixed temporary image ghosts
Fixed brush ghosting
Fixed Layer > Process > Flatten Layers doesn't work (creates a new image)
Fixed Layers being remembered in Config -> Prefs when saved
Fixed Brush pickup outside draw area error
Fixed Preferences for layers (no longer set to global)
Fixed Frame > Add a frame (Shift+2 still works)
Fixed Undo with image resize
Fixed Undo with palette remap
Fixed Swapping frames crashing application
Fixed number updating for Sliders in Colors
Capitalise 'Contrast' in Dither window
Fixed Dither to update values at 100% image scale
Fixed typo Dither > Red goes up to 180 when it should be 100
Fixed Layer compositing slowing down application
Fixed Frames duplicate

Display new icons for tools when in use
Added Pipette icon
Added Pr icon (processing - applying attribute clash / reduce color palette / apply effect over current image)
Added Slide icon
RemapTo palette and brush will not dither by default
Added hover text to newer tools
Include palette in New image presets
Display current Paint mode
Regroup menu drop downs
Allow Dither for paletted files
Update Images menu with preferences and image list

When opening / loading / saving an image, you can edit the url of the file destination
Add custom 8-bit palettes or presets to $HOME/Pictures/swankypaint/presets We scan for these files at startup and add them to the Palette Editor menu. Palette - filename.pal.png Preset - filename.set.png
It's almost time! We're posting videos of the new features you'll be seeing in the next version of Swanky Paint leading up to the official release party on the 4th of August, 2018 so see you next time!
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02 Aug 2018Developer post
Swanky Paint Alpha +11 : Part 4 - Image Resize & User Interface
IMAGE RESIZE is a new feature that will enhance the way you organise your workspace. Trim off excess space easily by cropping your current image or increase your canvas to accommodate more assets. Using the 'Anchor', you can specify from where your image is resized or cropped. Th
01 Aug 2018Developer post
Swanky Paint Alpha +11 : Part 3 - Layers, Frames & WRAP MODE
The new Wrap Mode feature allows tile previewing which is useful for textures and things that need to be repeated when used as backdrops and background assets. As game artists, an obviously repeated pattern is an eyesore, especially at small samples. This should make it easier to
31 Jul 2018Developer post
Swanky Paint Alpha +11: Part 2 - DITHERING
DITHERING is now an option for paletted and true colour images loaded in to Swanky Paint. Paletted images will be converted to a new 24-bit image (technically 32-bit since the alpha is retained). A cat in 4 flavours, with and without attribute clash There are 15 base palette choi
30 Jul 2018Developer post
Swanky Paint Alpha +11: Part 1 - ULTIMATE UNDO
Feature art - ‘A Pond’ by Frances MacDonald, 1940. HELLO! It’s been some time since the last (stable) version of Swanky Paint was released. If you didn’t know, we’re rolling out releases all the time under the ‘BETA’ opt-in so if you’re ok with experimental builds, join us and le
12 Jun 2016Developer post
Beta Test builds
We've introduced a BETA option for those who want the latest experimental build of Swanky Paint. This build is mostly to test new features before we update the stable version. We've got a list of things in mind (you can view the list here - Go ahead and ask requests there if you
12 Jun 2016Developer post
Beta Test builds
We've introduced a BETA option for those who want the latest experimental build of Swanky Paint. This build is mostly to test new features before we update the stable version. We've got a list of things in mind (you can view the list here - Go ahead and ask requests there if you
11 Jun 2016Developer post
New update, more fixes for Mac OS!
The previous update that fixed the issue with AMD drivers on Windows 10 machines unfortunately broke on Mac OS machines. This was due to versions of GLSL supported by different architectures. We've now updated a new version which should fix loading on Mac OS machines. Many thanks
11 Jun 2016Developer post
New update, more fixes for Mac OS!
The previous update that fixed the issue with AMD drivers on Windows 10 machines unfortunately broke on Mac OS machines. This was due to versions of GLSL supported by different architectures. We've now updated a new version which should fix loading on Mac OS machines. Many thanks
09 Jun 2016Developer post
Fixed it!
Looks like AMD was unhappy with some of the GLSL shaders. This is now fixed and Swanky Paint should work fine on AMD cards. If you're still having problems, do let us know and we'll get back on the treadmill.
09 Jun 2016Developer post
Fixed it!
Looks like AMD was unhappy with some of the GLSL shaders. This is now fixed and Swanky Paint should work fine on AMD cards. If you're still having problems, do let us know and we'll get back on the treadmill.
08 Jun 2016Developer post
Not working?
It looks like there is an issue with AMD graphics card and Windows 10. We're currently trying to replicate these so we can fix them. This build is working on all the machines we have access to, including a Linx 8 tablet running Windows 10 which is a fairly low specced device. For
08 Jun 2016Developer post
Not working?
It looks like there is an issue with AMD graphics card and Windows 10. We're currently trying to replicate these so we can fix them. This build is working on all the machines we have access to, including a Linx 8 tablet running Windows 10 which is a fairly low specced device. For