NPS Image Editor is a multi‑layer image editing program for Windows that excels at pixel art, screenshots, drawing, and light photo editing. It includes a standalone color picker useful for web development and offers a familiar, Paint‑like interface with advanced features such as transparency support, custom brush shapes, and a variety of filters.

The application automatically installs required runtimes (.NET Desktop Runtime 8 and WebView2) and supports native ARM64 on Windows 11.

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Download NPS Image Editor

File size: 13.1 MB

OS support: Windows

Windows

Download NPS Image Editor 4.5 for Windows – Installer (Exe)

Download NPS Image Editor 4.5 for Windows – Portable (Archive)

What’s New in Current Version

Fixed resizing alpha-background canvas temporarily shows white during the drag
Fix white title bar in dark mode (.NET 10 issue)
Fixed Filter Gallery transparency with custom title bar
Fix.NET 10 installer missing in update mode
Re-enable binary optimizations

Version History

Notable Features

Multi‑layer editing with transparency: Create and manipulate multiple image layers, each with independent opacity and blending modes for precise compositing.
Extensive filter suite: Apply Curves, Levels, Auto Levels, Shadows/Midtones/Highlights, Chroma Key, Directional Blur, Despeckle, and Chroma Subsampling.
Advanced channel mixers: Mix colors using CMY, Hunter Lab, CIECAM Jab/Jch, LMS, Luv, RYB, YIQ, and Yxy for detailed color grading.
Custom brush support: Import cross‑platform BRUJ brush formats and use a variety of built‑in brushes for artistic drawing.
Palette management: Open Windows/JASC.pal and GIMP GPL palettes, plus shell‑based palette selection for rapid color schemes.
Integrated color picker: Standalone color picker tool that lets you sample colors and copy‑paste them into other applications seamlessly.
LUT Editor and settings import/export: Edit LUT files and import/export.npsb settings for consistent workflow across projects.
Performance optimizations: KD‑Tree based GIF palette quantization and improved thumbnail handling for faster loading of large files.

Tech Specs

Software Name	NPS Image Editor
Version	4.5.1.9060
License	Freeware
File Size	13.1 MB
OS Support	Windows
Language	English
Developer	Nookkin
Homepage	https://nookkin.com
Changelogurl	https://nookkin.com/nps/changelog/
Last Updated	September 24, 2026

Setup Instructions

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Installation Steps

Click the download button above to get the installer for your operating system
Locate the downloaded file and double‑click to run the installer
Follow the on‑screen installation wizard to complete setup

Compatibility: Compatible with Windows 10 and later versions

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