Loading and saving of images is done using thumbnails, so no knowledge of the underlying operating system's filesystem structure is needed. (It defaults to 800圆00 mode, but can run at larger sizes and in portrait or landscape mode, as well.). The entire program fits on a screen as small as 640x480, and can be displayed full-screen, to hide the computer's underlying 'desktop' interface. The drawing canvas is a fixed size, so the user doesn't need to worry about 'pixels' or 'inches' when making a new picture. Kids are presented with a blank canvas and a variety of drawing tools to help them be creative.Ī number of useful drawing tools are made available.
It combines an easy-to-use interface, fun sound effects, and an encouraging cartoon mascot who guides children as they use the program.
Tux Paint for macOS is used in schools around the world as a computer literacy drawing activity. Tux Paint for Mac is a free, award-winning drawing program for children ages 3 to 12 (for example, preschool and K-6).