MS Paint

All artworks (of any variety) I have made in MS Paint!

• 1985 (Windows 1.0): Microsoft Paint was introduced as Paintbrush, a basic bitmap graphics editor. It supported monochrome images and used the MSP file format. The interface was simple, with basic drawing tools like lines, shapes, and text.

• Windows 3.0/3.1 (1990-1992): Paintbrush gained color support and the ability to save in standard file formats like BMP. The interface was improved with better organization of tools and menus.

• Windows 95/98/ME (1995-2000): Renamed Microsoft Paint, it adopted a cleaner design aligned with the new Windows interface. JPEG, GIF, and PNG file support were introduced. The toolbar was updated for easier use, and the Eraser and Fill tools were improved.

• Windows XP (2001): Paint received a modernized interface with toolbar enhancements, smoother color palette navigation, and minor performance improvements. The app began supporting transparency in GIFs.

• Windows Vista (2006): Paint’s design was updated with Windows Aero-style icons, and features like anti-aliased shapes and gradient fills were added. Its usability improved, but functionality remained basic.

• Windows 7 (2009): Paint underwent a significant overhaul with a Ribbon interface, improving accessibility to tools and options. Features like artistic brushes, a broader color palette, and support for touch and pen input made it more versatile.

• Windows 8/8.1 (2012-2013): Minor tweaks aligned Paint with the flat design style of the new OS. Touch capabilities were enhanced, but no major feature upgrades were added.

• Windows 10 (2015): Paint retained its Ribbon UI but saw the launch of Paint 3D in 2017 as a more advanced counterpart. While traditional Paint remained, it saw minor updates, such as better integration with other Windows features like the Share menu.

• Windows 11 (2021): Paint received a redesign to match Windows 11's "Fluent Design" system, with rounded corners, updated icons, and a more streamlined interface. It retained its core simplicity while improving usability. A dark mode option was added, catering to modern design standards.