How to open a painting
Click the Open button in the toolbar, or press Ctrl+O .
Choose a source: Your Device, Google Drive, or Microsoft OneDrive.
Browse and select the painting you want to open. Cloud sources show your saved MyPaintings files.
The painting loads onto the canvas, replacing any current work. Save your current work first if needed.
Continue editing. The loaded painting is fully editable on the bitmap canvas.
Where you can open from
Your Device
Browse your computer, tablet, or phone for PNG, JPG, or other image files. Opens the standard file picker for your operating system.
Google Drive
Browse your MyPaintings folder in Google Drive. Only paintings saved from School Paint appear here. Requires Google sign-in.
Microsoft OneDrive
Browse your MyPaintings folder in OneDrive. Only School Paint paintings appear here. Requires Microsoft sign-in.
Tips
Opening a new painting replaces your current canvas. Always save your current work first with Ctrl+S.
Save to Google Drive or OneDrive at school and open the same file at home on a different computer.
If you want to add a photo or existing image on top of your current painting without replacing it, use the Import tool instead.