On Fedora 36 users can quickly get the lightweight painting tool Pinta by pulling it from the official repository, using Flatpak for the latest build, or enabling RPMFusion for a traditional package source. The guide walks through terminal commands to install the software, explains why each method matters, and notes common issues like missing repos on minimal installations or path problems after kernel updates. It also shows how to verify that Pinta launches correctly from the Activities overview and offers tips for troubleshooting graphics glitches or command‑not‑found errors. Finally, if you decide to remove it, simple dnf or flatpak uninstall commands are provided, making the whole process straightforward.

How to Install Pinta on Fedora 36 Linux

Fedora 36 users who want a lightweight, paint‑like editor can get Pinta in minutes.

Below you’ll find the quickest ways to pull it from the default repos, Flatpak or RPMFusion, and why each step matters.

Pulling Pinta from Fedora’s Official Repo

1. Open a terminal – this is where magic happens.

2. sudo dnf install pinta

DNF pulls the exact version packaged for your distro, so you get security updates automatically.

3. Confirm with your password and wait for the installation to finish.

If you run into “Pinta not available” errors, it usually means you’re on a minimal or Workstation install that omitted optional packages. Adding the fedora-workstation-repositories repo fixes that:

sudo dnf install fedora-workstation-repositories
sudo dnf install pinta

Installing via Flatpak (For the Latest Version)

1. Make sure Flatpak is set up:

   sudo dnf install flatpak

Some people like to keep software isolated; Flatpak does that neatly.

2. Add Flathub if you haven’t yet:

   flatpak remote-add --if-not-exists flathub https://flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo

3. Install Pinta:

   flatpak install flathub org.pinta_project.Pinta

After that, launch it with:

flatpak run org.pinta_project.Pinta

The Flatpak build is often newer than the one in Fedora’s repo, so you’ll see fresh features sooner.

Using RPMFusion (If You Prefer a Traditional Package)

1. Enable RPMFusion free:

   sudo dnf install https://download1.rpmfusion.org/free/fedora/rpmfusion-free-release-36.noarch.rpm

2. Install Pinta:

   sudo dnf install pinta

RPMFusion hosts packages that Fedora’s core repos don’t ship, which can help if you’re on an older variant of Fedora 36.

Common Pitfalls & Quick Fixes

• “Pinta: command not found” – Make sure your $PATH includes /usr/bin.
• “Error: no matching packages” – Double‑check you’re using the correct Fedora version. The 36 repository only contains Pinta for that release.
• Graphic glitches after a kernel update – Sometimes the Mesa driver can bite; reinstalling mesa-libGL often clears it.

Verify Your Installation

Open the Activities overview, type “Pinta,” and hit Enter. The icon should show up, and clicking it will launch the editor. If you see a splash screen with version 2.x, congratulations—you’re good to go.

I once had a friend who kept buying more heavyweight graphics suites that crashed after every kernel update. He switched to Pinta via Flatpak and never looked back; the app never complained about missing libraries because it’s sandboxed.

Uninstalling (If You Change Your Mind)

• Repo: sudo dnf remove pinta
• Flatpak: flatpak uninstall org.pinta_project.Pinta

That’s all there is to it.

Got any questions or a tip that saved you time? Drop a comment below. Happy drawing, and may your paintbrushes stay smooth!