Frequently asked questions

PINTA runs on iPhone, iPad and Mac (on Apple Silicon Macs), and on Android phones and tablets.

Download it from the App Store or Google Play.

You can download PINTA for free and start coloring right away: coloring pages, a selection of artistic tools, free content and the Daily Drawing.

PINTA Premium is a monthly or annual subscription that unlocks the full collection of brushes, effects and other creative tools.

No. You can enjoy the main coloring experience without creating an account.

An account is only needed for features that require an identity, such as participating in the PINTA Community.

Most coloring tools and already-downloaded content work without a constant internet connection.

Some features, such as downloading new artwork, accessing the Community or syncing certain data, do require internet access.

PINTA combines traditional coloring with creative tools inspired by real art materials. Depending on the artwork and device, you can experiment with brushes such as watercolor, oils, ink, glitter, shimmer, sequins and other decorative effects, as well as gradients, color modes, stencils and shading.

PINTA includes an area mode that acts as an edge saver, keeping your strokes inside each zone even as you paint freely.

You can turn it off whenever you like and switch to free-draw mode to go outside the lines and work with full artistic freedom.

Yes. PINTA supports Apple Pencil on compatible iPads: depending on the brush, it responds to pressure and tilt.

With Apple Pencil Pro you can use its configurable gestures, and squeeze opens a quick menu with your most-used tools.

On Android, compatible styluses (such as the S Pen on Galaxy Tab devices) offer that same quick menu and the same options.

Some PINTA artwork includes an additional shading layer that adds depth and detail while you color. You can adjust the shading style or intensity, or turn it off if you prefer a cleaner coloring-book look.

Read more on the blog.

Yes. PINTA includes decorative stencils that can be positioned, rotated and combined with different colors and materials to add patterns and details to your artwork.

We’re working on it: the ability to color your own line art (an image or a PDF) inside PINTA. It’s not available yet, but it’s coming soon — we’ll announce it on the blog once it ships.

Every day, PINTA features a free drawing that you can claim and add to your collection. Once claimed, it stays with you for good.

Yes. Besides the Daily Drawing, we regularly add new sections and templates — at least once a week — on top of seasonal releases like Autumn Gnome Tales.

Unlike the Daily Drawing, seasonal content is only available while the season lasts: it doesn’t stay in your collection permanently.

PINTA includes free artwork throughout the app, including the Daily Drawing. There’s also a dedicated Free section that brings together every free template in the catalog for quick access.

You can start coloring without a subscription.

The PINTA Community is a place where you can share your finished creations, discover artwork from other PINTA users and connect through coloring.

Yes, but it’s a quick process: just sign in with your Apple or Google account, depending on your device. Community features require that account so posts, likes, follows and your profile can be associated with you.

Afterwards you can add your nickname or name and customize your avatar. Coloring itself does not require an account.

Yes, and the process too: PINTA lets you record a timelapse while you color and share it in the Community, so others can see how your artwork came together.

See how the Timelapse works.

Artwork published to the Community can be viewed by other Community users.

You’re free to publish and remove your own work at any time, with no restrictions: only publish work you’re comfortable sharing publicly.

Yes. You can follow creators whose work you enjoy and discover their new creations through the Community.