The PaintLasso Blog

Guides, tips, and roundups for making digital art in your browser — free, on any device.

PaintLasso vs Procreate: An Honest Comparison

The iPad illustration king vs a free, cross-device browser studio — which one fits you.

PaintLasso vs remove.bg: Background Removal

A specialized cut-out service vs free batch removal built into a full studio.

PaintLasso vs Photopea: Which Free Tool?

An in-browser Photoshop clone vs a painting-first studio with AI — how to choose.

Free Photoshop Alternatives in 2026 (Browser & Desktop)

An honest roundup — Photopea, GIMP, Krita and PaintLasso, and what each is best at.

Blend Modes Explained: Multiply, Screen & Overlay

What each blend mode actually does to your pixels — and when to reach for it.

How to Animate a Sprite: Pixel Art for Beginners

Frames, onion skin, timing, and a simple walk cycle — then export a sprite sheet or GIF.

How to Draw on a Chromebook (Free, No Install)

No installs — pressure-stylus drawing with layers and blend modes, right in Chrome.

How to Make an Animated GIF in Your Browser (Free)

Animate frame by frame with onion skin, then export an animated GIF — no download.

How to Remove an Image Background for Free (No Sign-Up)

Drag, drop, and download a transparent PNG in seconds — batch a whole folder at once.

How to Upscale an Image with AI (2× and 4×)

Enlarge and sharpen images in your browser, free — batch a folder and download a zip.

How to Make Pixel Art Sprites Online (Free)

Pixel-perfect tools, animation, palettes, and AI sprite generation — all in your browser.

7 Free Procreate Alternatives You Can Use in Your Browser (2026)

No iPad? No problem. The best free, no-download tools for painting and drawing online.

How to Draw Digital Art in Your Browser (No Download)

A beginner-friendly guide to sketching, inking, and painting online — brushes, layers, and export.

The Best Free Drawing Apps for 2026 (Desktop, iPad & Chromebook)

What to look for in a free drawing app, and the tools that work great on any device.

Free AI tools

Jump straight into the tools these guides cover — free to try, right in your browser.

Background Remover →

Batch-ready transparent cut-outs, no watermark.

Image Upscaler →

2× / 4× AI upscaling, batch + zip download.

All AI Tools →

Background remover, upscaler, and image generator.