KolourPaint is a Free, raster graphic editor by KDE, similar to Microsoft's Paint application before Windows 7, but have additional features such as support for transparency.
It aims to be conceptually simple to understand, providing a level of functionality targeted towards the average user. KolourPaint is designed for daily tasks such as:
- Painting: drawing diagrams and "finger painting"
- Image Manipulation: editing screenshots and photos; applying effects
- Icon Editing: drawing clipart and logos with transparency
KolourPaint can be installed in Unix-Like and Windows operating system. It easy to install, you need a computer device with that operating system and a internet connection for downloading KolourPaint application.
I will explain how to install KolourPaint application in Ubuntu 10.04 operating system because I use this operating system in my device. The steps are:
- Open Application menu in main window, then choose Ubuntu Software Center. You will see this display:
- Choose Graphics option
- Choose Painting & Editing option and you will see this display. Look at this picture!
- Find KolourPaint name in option lists, then click on KolourPaint. You will press Install button if you want to install.
- Please wait for installing process
- After you finish this install, please open Applications menu in main window and choose Graphics option. You will see KolourPaint application option if it have been installed. Click that application to start a new worksheet and you can get this work display.
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