PC Paintbrush was a graphics editing software created by the ZSoft Corporation in 1984 for computers running the MS-DOS operating system.
It featured adjustable palettes, different aspect ratios, fifteen fonts and supported printers, amongst other options.
[7] A version called Publisher's Paintbrush allowed import of images via TWAIN-based capture devices like handheld and flatbed scanners.
[8][9] PC Paintbrush III was released in 1988,[10] allowing 256 colors and extended SVGA resolutions were supported through the use of hundreds of custom-tailored graphics drivers.
[17][18] Support for 24-bit color and simple photo retouching tools were also added, as well as the ability to open more than one image at a time.
[20] After ZSoft was sold, resold, and then finally absorbed by The Learning Company, an extremely low-priced and simple graphics application was released in 1994 under the title PC Paintbrush Designer.