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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
PyDPainter v2.2.0 - Deluxe Paint Nostalgia Meets Modern Pixel Power
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? PyDPainter v2.2.0 - Deluxe Paint Nostalgia Meets Modern Pixel Power
? PyDPainter v2.2.0 - Deluxe Paint Nostalgia Meets Modern Pixel Power
If you've ever gotten lost in the groove of Amiga-era pixel art, PyDPainter brings that magic back - rebuilt in Python, powered by PyGame, and polished for modern workflows.
? Cross-platform
? Animation
? Amiga vibes
? 256-step Undo
? What is PyDPainter?
PyDPainter is a modern, PyGame-powered tribute to Deluxe Paint - embracing that left/right-mouse workflow and tight, tactile control that made pixel art feel immediate.
- ? Familiar L/R mouse drawing & erasing
- ? Animation support (GIF, IFF ANIM, animbrushes)
- ? Amiga HAM & palette-friendly tools
- ? Windows, macOS (Intel & ARM), and Linux builds
? What's New in v2.2.0 (June 14, 2025)
- ? Brush Trails (ex-"Spacing") - rotate/scale brushes dynamically with smooth ease-in/out.
- ? Quick Controls - Rotate: 9/0 · Scale: -/= (+) · Or use the ? mouse wheel.
- ? On-screen Brush Indicator - Live brush type, rotation, and size.
- ? Native File Dialogs - Use your OS picker.
- ? Signed Windows EXE - Fewer antivirus false positives.
- ? macOS polish - Native ARM .app + proper ? shortcuts.
- ? Clipboard -> Text Tool - Paste text directly.
- ? Click/Click Menu Mode - Friendlier on laptops.
- ? Undo Boost - from 20 to 256 levels.
- ? Docs updates - Brush Trails guide, Screen formats.
? Milestones So Far
? Roadmap & What's Next
Peek at the evolving plan here: RoadMap.
- ? Stencils & masks
- ? Background layers
- ? Advanced animbrush tools
- ? Perspective guides
- ? Improved font handling
? Why Pixel Artists Love It
PyDPainter balances retro charm with modern power - ideal for sprites, retro illustrations, and hypnotic color-cycle animations.
With a forgiving 256-step undo and a workflow that "just feels right," it's a welcoming space for both newcomers and Amiga veterans.
Pro-tip: map your favorite keys, try Brush Trails, and experiment with animbrushes. Happy painting! ????
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Posted by (c) FRF1984 -2025 - 07:01:24
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