Windows 10 ((new)) — Ms Paint

Most people know the rectangular select, but the Free-form select (lasso) is a hidden gem for rough cutouts. And the transparent selection option (enable via Select → Transparent selection) lets you move parts of an image without dragging a white rectangle behind them — something even some pricier tools fail to make obvious.

Launched with Windows 1.0 in 1985, Paint turned 35 just as Windows 10 hit its maturity. While Windows 10 offers Photos, Snip & Sketch, Paint 3D, and third-party apps from the Store, the original 2D pixel pusher remains installed by default — and used. Let’s clear the air: Paint is not Photoshop. It doesn’t have layers, transparency, bezier curves, or color profiles. But that’s the point. ms paint windows 10

Paint launches in under a second on an SSD. No splash screen. No “loading brushes.” No subscription nag. It’s ready before your brain finishes thinking “I need to crop that screenshot.” Most people know the rectangular select, but the