Paint by Code

Photo to paint-by-numbers

$3.99 · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

Paint by Code turns your favorite photos into beautiful paint-by-numbers canvases — ready to color in the app or print at home. HOW IT WORKS 1. Add a photo from your library or camera 2. Choose your style — 8 to 24 colors, detail level, and canvas format 3. Generate your numbered canvas with a matching color legend 4. Paint in the app with Apple Pencil, or export to print FEATURES • Smart region detection — clear, paintable areas • Numbered canvas with color legend matched to your palette • Paint mode with Apple Pencil support • Colored pencil matching — see which real pencil matches each color • Export & print — A4, Letter, or square format • Save canvases locally on your device PERFECT FOR • Creative relaxation and mindfulness • Personalized gifts from your own photos • Family projects and rainy-day activities • Artists who love paint-by-numbers Everything runs on your device. Your photos stay private — no account needed, no cloud required. Start with any photo. Finish with something you made.

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Version 1.1 : Added: Warm, nspired home screen with cream, dusty rose, and soft taupe palette Fullscreen photo preview with creation wizard below About, How it works, and My Canvases toolbar actions Visual About sheet with feature highlights and app description Illustrated How it works guide with step-by-step flow Version and build number in About (Version 1.0 · Build 1) Warm-themed Customize screen with card-based settings Warm-themed Processing screen with progress ring and step indicators My Canvases gallery with thumbnails, cards, and pull-to-refresh Paint Studio help sheet (? button) covering all tools, brushes, gestures, and tips Line art PNG export with separate color legend image Line art PDF export with legend page Color legend in Paint Studio showing number, hex, and pencil match Changed : Paint Studio uses a dark style chrome (separate from the warm welcome theme) Studio accent color updated from iOS blue to warm dusty rose Blend mode selector restyled as a dark menu button Export dialog simplified to line art PNG and PDF only Zoom hint text: “Pinch to zoom · double-tap to reset” Fixed : Saved canvases not opening after rebuild (load via canvas ID) Clear error when a saved canvas file is missing or damaged Opacity slider label wrapping (“Opacit/y”) Pinch-to-zoom on Your Canvas overview resetting while zooming Upside-down PDF export rendering Removed : Cloud button from welcome toolbar “Large photos can take up to a minute” processing message

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    Seller
    • Tom Paape
    Size
    • 7 MB
    Category
    • Graphics & Design
    Compatibility
    Requires iOS 26.2 or later.
    • iPhone
      Requires iOS 26.2 or later.
    • iPad
      Requires iPadOS 26.2 or later.
    • Mac
      Requires macOS 26.2 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
    • Apple Vision
      Requires visionOS 26.2 or later.
    Languages
    • English
    Age Rating
    4+
    Copyright
    • © 2026