Download NPS Image Editor (Cross Platform) 5.0.8 build 173 (Linux flatpak) nightly

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NPS Image Editor is a modern multi-layer image editor with classic charm. It is perfect for pixel art, screenshots, drawing, and light photo editing. This is the cross-platform version for Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone, and Android.

NIGHTLY: Performance improvements and many bug fixes

Flatpak package for Linux desktop

Release date: August 2, 2026

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Release notes for this version

  • Performance improvements for undo/redo buffer in hosted mode, most noticeable when releasing after a drawing stroke
  • Color Picker Load Palette from file - move to the top of the list
  • Import/export fixes
  • Icon fixes including monochrome for themed Android
  • Classic palette looks tiny fix
  • Variations filter - hide Presets
  • Settings fixes: added Android multi-instance, color picker choosers, undo/redo buffer size
  • Scroll active layer into view when using Pointer tool
  • Fixed dissolve blending mode has some "noise" even at 100% opacity
  • Fixed missing bundle in Linux/Mac 5.0.7 and improved error if there are load errors in the future
  • External Licenses launch in new window
  • Allow canceling loading last document
  • Color picker
    • Updated camera behavior - pauses video, reticle has touch-friendly preview
    • Added "load from file" to palette dropdown
  • Text tool fix to cursor
  • Hide "Swap Alpha and Mask" when there is no mask
  • Hide keyboard shortcuts in touch-friendly main menu
  • Android
    • Limit to 3 extra instances to avoid OS silently closing them
  • Added OS-specific button ripple animations