Mojave Paint

Mojave Paint

Mojave Paint is a macOS image editor built for Apple Silicon with a retro aesthetic, familiar key bindings, and deterministic (non-AI) image operations. The app is a free download with most features enabled; Export is unlocked with a one-time $9.99 purchase.

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Mojave Paint

Mojave Paint is a new macOS image editor designed for Apple Silicon and requiring macOS 15 Sequoia. It emphasizes deterministic, mathematical image mutations rather than AI-generated content, and presents a somewhat retro aesthetic with familiar key bindings. The application is available as a free download that is fully featured except for Export, which is unlocked by a one-time $9.99 purchase. The project is actively developed with release notes, an interactive roadmap of missing features, and a Hidden Manual for more information.

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Key Features

Layers

Support for layer-based editing, including adjustment layers, layer masks, quickmask, and layer styles (added in v1.3).

Blend modes

Multiple blend modes for compositing layers; recent updates added a 'Behind' blend mode for brush and pencil tools (v1.3.1).

Selections and Magic Wand

Selection tools including a magic wand and hue-based selections used with adjustments like Hue/Saturation.

Channels

Support for image channels for editing and compositing workflows.

Multiple documents & tabs

Open multiple documents in tabs with spring-loaded tab behavior.

Text tool

Type support, including layer styles applicable to type layers (demonstrated in video gallery).

Paintbrush & Pencil tools

Raster painting tools for pixel-level editing; supports blend modes and recent 'Behind' blend mode addition.

Gradient tool

Gradient creation and editing tools for fills and overlays.

Adjustment layers & adjustments

Non-destructive adjustment layers and image adjustments including Hue/Saturation demonstrated in examples.

Free transform / Move tool

Transform tools with recent behavior change: Move/Free Transform now defaults to aspect ratio constrained (v1.3.2).

Filters (including Pixelate -> Crystallize)

Image filters with additions such as the Crystallize filter added in v1.3.0.

Image/canvas resize & cropping

Canvas and image resizing plus crop tool functionality.

Guides and snapping

Guides and snapping support to aid alignment (snap-to-guides shipped in v1.2.2).

Exporting (paid)

Export functionality exists but is behind a paid one-time unlock ($9.99).

Connect to external services

Ability to connect to external services (no specific services enumerated on the page).

Hidden Manual

Additional feature details and documentation are provided in the Hidden Manual linked from the site.

Video gallery & demos

Short video previews and demos show workflows like layer styles, logo recreation, and hue selection examples.

Layer styles (v1.3)

Support for nine layer styles in v1.3: Color Overlay, Gradient Overlay, Satin, Inner Shadow, Inner Glow, Drop Shadow, Outer Glow, Stroke, Bevel & Emboss.

Pricing

Free Tier Available

Free download is fully-featured except for Export, which is unlocked with a one-time $9.99 purchase.

Free download

Free
  • All core features available except Export
  • Includes layers, tools, filters, adjustments, and demo videos

Export unlock

$9.99 one-time purchase
  • Enables Exporting functionality

Use Cases

General image editing

Layer-based editing, adjustments, filters, cropping, and resizing for photo and image editing tasks.

Graphic and logo recreation

Recreate logos and graphics (example: WWDC26 logo recreation shown in video gallery) using layer styles, text, and transforms.

Color corrections and selective color changes

Use selection tools and Hue/Saturation adjustments for targeted color changes (example: changing a car's color demonstrated in a video).

Digital painting and pixel editing

Paintbrush, pencil, gradients, and filters support raster painting and pixel-level edits.

Integrations

External services

Mojave Paint can connect to external services (the site notes 'Connect to external services' but does not list specific third-party integrations).

Benefits

Built specifically for Apple Silicon (optimized for modern Macs).
Focused on deterministic, mathematical image operations rather than AI-generated content.
Free-to-download with most features available without payment; small one-time fee only to unlock Export.
Familiar key bindings and a retro aesthetic aimed at users who prefer classic image editor workflows.
Actively developed with release notes, a visible roadmap, and demonstration videos.

Limitations

Requires Apple Silicon and macOS 15 Sequoia (not available on older macOS versions or non-Apple Silicon Macs).
Export functionality is not available in the free download and requires a one-time $9.99 purchase to unlock.
The project intentionally does not include AI tools; it focuses on deterministic image operations.
Several features are listed on the interactive roadmap as missing (examples: shape layers, smart objects, character and paragraph styles, dodge and burn, warp tools, camera-raw-style photo controls).

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Getting Started

  1. 1 Download the free Mojave Paint app from the website (requires Apple Silicon and macOS 15 Sequoia).
  2. 2 Open images or create a new document and use layers, selections, and painting tools; consult the Hidden Manual for detailed feature documentation.
  3. 3 If you need Export capability, purchase the one-time $9.99 unlock to enable exporting.

Support

Documentation

Hidden Manual on the website provides more information on features.

Blog

Blog with posts, demos, and release announcements on the site.

Report a Bug

Page/flow on the site labeled 'Report a Bug' to submit issues (listed on the site).

Contact

A 'Contact Us' link is listed on the site for inquiries and support.

API

Available: No

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