Sumo Paint
Free online painting and image editing tool
Founded
2008
Starting Price
$0
Category
Design & Creative
Last updated April 27, 2026
About Sumo Paint
Sumo Paint is a web-based painting and image editing application that offers a Photoshop-like experience directly in the browser. With over 300 brushes, layering capabilities, filters, and effects, it serves both digital artists and casual users who need quick image editing without installing desktop software.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Completely free basic plan with generous feature set
- No installation required — works entirely in the browser
- Over 300 brushes including animated and symmetry tools
- Full layer system with blending modes rivaling desktop software
- Active community of 4+ million artists for inspiration and learning
Key Features
300+ Brushes
Extensive brush library including animated brushes, custom shapes, and symmetry tools for digital art creation
Layer System
Full layer support with blending modes, opacity controls, and layer effects similar to professional desktop editors
Photo Editing Tools
Color correction, filters, sharpening, blurring, and adjustment tools for editing photographs
Symmetry Tool
Unique symmetry drawing tool for creating symmetric patterns and geometric shapes automatically
Browser-Based
Runs entirely in the web browser with no download or installation required
AI Credits
AI-powered features available with Pro plan for enhanced creative capabilities
Art Community
Built-in community of over 4 million users who share, explore, comment, and remix art projects
Pricing
Basic
$0
- Basic brushes and tools
- Limited layers
- Web-based access
- Community access
Pro
$4/month
Best For
Digital Art & Illustration
Create digital paintings and illustrations using the extensive brush library and symmetry tools without expensive software
Quick Photo Editing
Make quick edits to vacation photos, social media images, or web graphics directly in the browser
Education & Classroom
Teach digital art and image editing skills in schools with the affordable Edu plan and browser-based access
Web Graphics Design
Design banners, icons, and web graphics using layers, gradients, and shape tools
