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.
Ratings & Reviews
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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
The developer, Tom Paape, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- 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.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026

