paintcode ☆

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Description:
Turn vector drawings into program code

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 3.6.2@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | @PaintCodeApp | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: design development vector-graphics code-generation ui

Install: brew install --cask paintcode

About:
PaintCode is a vector drawing app that instantly converts your designs into Objective-C, Swift, or C# code. It enables developers to create resolution-independent UI graphics programmatically, eliminating the need for static image assets. This streamlines the design-to-development workflow for iOS, macOS, and Android applications.

Key Features:

Real-time code generation for Swift, Objective-C, and C#
Resolution-independent vector graphics
Integration with Xcode and Android Studio
Dynamic styling and parameterized drawings

Use Cases:

Generating programmatic UI elements for mobile apps
Creating resolution-independent icons and assets
Reducing app size by replacing static images with code

Alternatives:

Sketch – Sketch is primarily a design tool that exports static assets, while PaintCode generates live code.
Figma – Figma focuses on collaborative UI design, whereas PaintCode bridges the gap between design and implementation with code export.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 19, 2025 7:02pm	3.6.0	0	VERSION_BUMP	bcd34d58
Mar 31, 2023 3:07pm	3.5.4	0	VERSION_BUMP	1c4170d9