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Snow Leopard Graphics Software

The assumption is 32-bit Intel with Rosetta installed but some may still work on Leopard

Adobe CS4 Master Collection - (technically for Tiger/Leopard) includes a BUNCH of Adobe-related software; HOWEVER, if you do stumble upon this software (and a serial), you will still need to turn back the date to around 2008 to launch any of the applications
Aseprite 0.9.5 - a sprite editor
Birdfont 2.17.3 - a font creation program
Blacksmith3D v4.2.0.0 - allows you to easily paint in 3D across seams
Blender 2.69 - a free and open-source 3D modeling, animation, rendering, and post production program; this version makes it easier to create height-maps
Blender 2.79b - a free and open-source 3D modeling, animation, rendering, and post production program
Bryce v6.1 - used for creating 3D scenes, mostly terrain; however, only use if feeling nostalgic; it is not an easy program to use
Colors v1.9 - a color picker program that copies the clicked color to the clipboard
CoolReader 3.0.56 - a free and open-source ebook viewer; supports fb2, txt, rtf, doc, html epub, chm, mobi, prc, azw, pdb, pml, and zip
Corel Painter X v10.0.046 - a digital painting program meant to be used with a USB drawing tablet
Dia 0.97.2-7 - a free and open-source diagram maker
Flare v1.5.1 - use this to apply quick photo effects and simple, typical editing; however, it will automatically generate previews for each selectable preset and this may slow things down
FreeCAD 0.13 - a free and open-source CAD program; click here for a manual
Gimp 2.8.6 - a free and open-source image manipulation and paint program
GrafX 2.4 - "ultimate 256-color bitmap paint program"
Gutenprint 5.1.7 - formerly "Gimp-Print," Gutenprint is a collection of free-software printer drivers for use with UNIX spooling systems, such as CUPS, LPR, and LPRng; you may also want usbtb 1.0.17 if you need to use an adapter to connect an older printer
Inkscape 0.48.2 - a free and open-source vector graphics editor
ImageMagick v10.0.0 - A command-line program for converting/manipulating several image file-formats; READ THE INSTALLTION INSTRUCTIONS; this is the latest downloadable version for 32-bit Snow Leopard that I could find; however, 10.20.0 was technically the last 32-bit
Img2icns v1.2.2 - an easy way to convert an image to an Apple icon
iPhoto 9.1 Update - digital photograph manipulation software application; use this to update the version included with iLife 11
iPhoto 9.2.3 Update - use this to update after updating from 9.1
iSteg v1.6.2 - a stenography program; use this to hide files within JPEGs and ZIPs; encryption supported; however, there are tons of software for detecting these things
Jarnal - includes two AppleScript applications that make use of Java program 'Jarnal'; one is for writing notes while the other is for annotating PDF's; a Workflow app is included to place within the Finder Toolbar
JavE 5.0 - ASCII art paint program; imagine a paint program but you "paint" with text characters instead of colored pixels; it also supports image to ASCII conversion and animation
libjpeg-turbo 2.0.6 - supposed to be an improved JPEG-related library for programs that support it
Murasaki 1.0.2 - a scroll-based ePub reader for OS X; opens much faster than Calibre's ebook viewer
Live Interior 3D Pro 2.9.8 - virtual home design software; Sketchup 2016 model support; license key required
MacOSaiX 2.1 - convert an image to a mosaic using a directory of other images; it takes a while
MakeHuman 1.1.0 - easily create 3D humanoid models, with or without accessories
Manga Studio EX 4 - an application for creating manga and comics
MotionArtist v1.2 - animation tool designed specifically for creating motion comics; serial required; turn year to 2014 to install and then back afterwards
MyPaint v1.0.0v3 - a free and open-source, realist, digital paint program that is tablet friendly, especially with older WACOM devices; however, this version seems to treat the eraser the same as the pointer; this version's interface is also slightly buggy; do not bother to add more brushes, only 64x64 tiled backgrounds; there is also a v0.9.1 release
NConvert 6.17 - a command-line program used for batch (or single) converting image files
OpenSCAD 2013.06 - software for creating solid 3D CAD objects; objects are creating in a programmer-like way
Paintbrush - a simple paint program for Mac OS X (Tiger and newer options)
PDF Editor Pro v1.5.0 - a PDF editing application with OCR capability
pdftk-server v2.02 - command-line-only; PDF manipulation tool
Pencil 0.4.4b - a 2D animation program with onion skinning
Picasa 3.9.1.535 - (download page is wrong about version) a photo manager with built-in facial recognition by Google; you may want to enable/disable things in the Preferences before importing
Pixen v3.1b2 - pixel art program, originally free and open source before becoming paid and proprietary in 2015 or thereabouts
Pixexix a.08 - lets you draw onto your 3D models using any 2D image editor
Reptile - map editing (tilemaps) program designed to work alongside Pixen; if using Intel Leopard, Rosetta is required
Scribus 1.4.5 - a free and open-source desktop publishing program
Sculptris Alpha 6 - "an elegant and simple 3D modeling solution, offering artists a platform to harness their imagination and create 3D sculpts in a way that is unique to the digital world"
Skim 1.4.41 - a PDF reader and note-taker for Mac OS X
Stykx v1.0.2 - frame-by-Frame stickman animation software, compatible with Pivot Animator files
Sweet Home 3D v7.2 - a free and open-source interior design program
Synfig Studio 0.64.3 - a free and open-source vector-based, 2D animation program
Tiled 0.10.0 - tiled map editor; mainly used for 2D game development
Wings 3D 1.4.1 - a free and open-source, advanced subdivision modeler
XnConvert 1.65 - batch convert image files while also having the option to apply effects
XnViewMP 0.72 - an image organizing, viewing, converting, sort of program
ZBrush v4.0 - a 3D sculpting/painting program

32-bit iOS Graphics Software

Jailbreak Required

Look for "universal stylus pen" or "mesh fiber tipped" for iOS devices

Also, be aware that older iOS apps with an "export to Photos" option may not work on iOS 8+; if so, export to iTunes or to a network-friendly file-manager instead

SketchBook Mobile v2.9.1 - a digital art program for sketching; this version is better suited for iPhones but better than the iPhone version of Procreate if you just want to quickly sketch something
GoodNotes v4.11.8 - an incredible note-taking program that feels like a virtual notebook with a ton of features, including built-in handwriting recognition when searching; exported PDF is searchable; can also be used to annotate PDFs; "Documents On" friendly for GNU/Linux users; click here for a YouTube video; using your own [dark-themed] templates may help save battery
iFontMaker v1.6.1 - the easiest way to make TTF (TrueType) fonts; just draw with your finger
Pixel Animator: GIF Maker - create pixel art; supports animation; saves as a GIF
Procreate for iPad - a really great and easy to use digital art drawing program
Sketches Pro v17.3.0 - a fantastic digital art program for sketching and perhaps black and white manga; however, it may be better to use Procreate for iPad or a desktop program for coloring

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