Download NPS Image Editor 4.4.9 build 8956 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 Windows desktop version.

NIGHTLY: Modernization bridge and some performance improvements

Release date: July 12, 2026

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Release notes for this version

  • "Amethyst" modernization bridge + React release bundle. Main focus of this release. Test it, probably find lots of bugs, let me know.
  • Modern UI toggle - this might not work, use at your own risk
  • Modern color picker
  • Add .BRUJ import/export support for compatibility with Amethyst
  • Add WebP support via bridge
  • Fix performance of palette lookup for indexed mode (major improvement for GIF loading)
  • Fix Brush Manager export crash
  • Fix foreground color setting transparent background color instead
  • Show normal Paste option in right-click for welcome screen
  • Scripting: Fixed issue with Set ActiveLayerColorMode within multi undo step, added Set ActiveLayerPalette, reading ActiveLayerPalette