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NPS Image Editor Platforms

NPS Image Editor has historically been a Windows desktop application, but with the "Amethyst" (version 5.x) release, it's becoming available on more platforms including mobile ones. So which one should you run?

Browser

The initial preview of Amethyst is a browser-based PWA that works on all platforms. You can run it directly in the browser or "install" it as a shortcut. If you're not on a Windows desktop, this is the only one you can run for now.

Limitations of the browser version include:

  • No file management. You can open files, edit them, and download a saved "copy" but you cannot repeatedly save to the same file.
  • Limited GIF support. You cannot open or save animated GIFs. To work around it, open a GIF in the desktop version and save as NPSD; then you can access the same animation features.
  • No custom brushes, textures, palettes, or templates. The default set is provided but you can't save your own.

Privacy

Although this version of NPS Image Editor runs in a browser, it runs entirely "client side". Any files you upload to it stay within the browser and do not make their way to Nookkin.com servers in any scenario.

Windows Desktop

If you're on Windows, it is recommended that you run the latest version 4.x at this point. It is fully functional and has stood the test of time.

Eventually, the desktop version will allow you to choose between the classic and new UI while keeping the file management, custom brushes/textures/palettes/templates, full GIF support, and the ability to have multiple windows interacting with each other.

Windows UWP (coming soon)

For locked-down Windows devices, there will be a Windows Store version of NPS Image Editor available.

Android (coming soon)

The Android version will install as a regular app and be listed in the App Store. You'll get platform integration and the ability to work with files.

Linux (coming soon)

A lightweight "host" will allow NPS Image Editor to run on Linux desktop with file management and custom brushes, textures, palettes, and templates.

iPhone, iPad, and Mac (coming eventually)

Saving the best for last? Publishing apps for iOS costs the developer money and I want to keep NPS Image Editor free for everyone. The iPhone is also rather limited in what it can do with files so there might not be much of an advantage to a native app vs. the PWA to begin with. Mac OS support (via Catalyst) will come "for free" with the iOS app.