{"id":3457,"date":"2025-12-28T05:00:44","date_gmt":"2025-12-28T05:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/serverhost.com\/blog\/pinta-3-1-released-explore-new-axonometric-grids-marching-ants-and-more-features\/"},"modified":"2025-12-28T05:00:44","modified_gmt":"2025-12-28T05:00:44","slug":"pinta-3-1-released-explore-new-axonometric-grids-marching-ants-and-more-features","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/serverhost.com\/blog\/pinta-3-1-released-explore-new-axonometric-grids-marching-ants-and-more-features\/","title":{"rendered":"Pinta 3.1 Released: Explore New Axonometric Grids, Marching Ants, and More Features!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Following its beta release in September, Pinta 3.1 is now officially available for download, introducing new features and various improvements. Pinta, an open-source cross-platform image editor, is known for being a more streamlined alternative to more complex tools like GIMP and simpler applications like Tux Paint.<\/p>\n<h3>New Features in Pinta 3.1<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Axonometric Grids<\/strong>: Users can now utilize an axonometric grid option via the <em>View &gt; Canvas Grid<\/em> dialog. This grid is particularly helpful for creating isometric art due to its angled lines that assist in maintaining correct perspective.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Enhanced Selection Tool<\/strong>: The <em>Lasso Select<\/em> tool has been upgraded to include a <strong>Polygon Selection mode<\/strong>, allowing users to click to add points to their selection area. Users can return to the old selection method, now labeled as <em>Freeform<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Animations for Selection Outlines<\/strong>: Selection outlines now feature animated marching ants to improve visibility on the canvas, and the bounds of the selection area are highlighted on visible rulers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Gradient Tool Improvements<\/strong>: Users can now adjust gradient length and direction on-canvas through newly added handles.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Layer Context Menu Enhancements<\/strong>: Right-clicking layers will now only display applicable actions based on layer types.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Additional changes include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A new <em>Cells<\/em> effect.<\/li>\n<li>The ability to delete entire words in the text tool using <em>Ctrl + Backspace<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li>Tooltips showing keyboard shortcuts where available.<\/li>\n<li>Improved memory usage with the zoom tool.<\/li>\n<li>A new icon for macOS users.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For a complete list of changes, see the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/PintaProject\/Pinta\/blob\/3.1\/CHANGELOG.md\">changelog on GitHub<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Install Pinta 3.1<\/h3>\n<p>Users on Windows and macOS can download Pinta 3.1 from the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/PintaProject\/Pinta\/releases\/tag\/3.1-beta1\">project\u2019s GitHub releases page<\/a>, which now includes an installer for Windows on ARM.<\/p>\n<p>For Linux users, source code is available for compilation, and Ubuntu users can opt for the official Pinta Snap package via the Snapcraft store or on the command line:<\/p>\n<pre><code class=\"language-bash\">sudo snap install pinta<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>Once installed, Pinta can be launched from the Applications Grid. Additionally, users can find Pinta on <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/flathub.org\/en\/apps\/com.github.PintaProject.Pinta\">Flathub<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Following its beta release in September, Pinta 3.1 is now officially available for download, introducing new features and various improvements. Pinta, an open-source cross-platform image editor, is known for being a more streamlined alternative to more complex tools like GIMP and simpler applications like Tux Paint. 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