Fog Panther v0.3.0 — First Public Release
March 10, 2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Fog Panther, a professional image editor built for the Linux desktop, is now
available to the public with its first release, version 0.3.0.
Fog Panther is designed for graphic designers, retouchers, prepress
technicians, and digital painters who want a powerful, native creative tool
on Linux. Built with GTK4 and written in C, it delivers a fast, responsive
editing experience without emulation layers or cloud dependencies.
Key Features
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- 20+ professional tools including Brush, Clone Stamp, Smudge, Dodge/Burn,
Spot Healing, Gradient, Shape, and Text
- Non-destructive editing with adjustment layers, layer masks, embedded
objects, and object filters
- Full layer system with 24 blend modes, layer groups, and opacity control
- Advanced selection tools: Rectangle, Ellipse, Lasso, Magic Wand, and
edge-aware Quick Select
- 10 image filters: Gaussian Blur, Box Blur, Sharpen, Brightness/Contrast,
Levels, Curves, Hue/Saturation, Exposure, Invert, and Desaturate
- Real-time filter preview with cancel, apply, and undo
- PSD import/export with layers, blend modes, groups, and RLE compression
- Support for PNG, JPEG, OpenRaster, and optionally WebP, TIFF, AVIF, and
RAW camera files
- Pressure-sensitive tablet support with configurable brush dynamics
- ICC color management for print-ready output
- 20+ professional tools including Brush, Clone Stamp, Smudge, Dodge/Burn,
Spot Healing, Gradient, Shape, and Text
- Non-destructive editing with adjustment layers, layer masks, embedded
objects, and object filters
- Full layer system with 24 blend modes, layer groups, and opacity control
- Advanced selection tools: Rectangle, Ellipse, Lasso, Magic Wand, and
edge-aware Quick Select
- 10 image filters: Gaussian Blur, Box Blur, Sharpen, Brightness/Contrast,
Levels, Curves, Hue/Saturation, Exposure, Invert, and Desaturate
- Real-time filter preview with cancel, apply, and undo
- PSD import/export with layers, blend modes, groups, and RLE compression
- Support for PNG, JPEG, OpenRaster, and optionally WebP, TIFF, AVIF, and
RAW camera files
- Pressure-sensitive tablet support with configurable brush dynamics
- ICC color management for print-ready output
What Sets Fog Panther Apart
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Persistent Undo History — The full editing history is saved inside the
project file. Close a project, reopen it weeks later, and undo all the way
back to the beginning.
Embedded Fonts — Every font used in a project is stored in the file. Open it
on any machine and the text renders correctly. No missing fonts, no broken
layouts.
Native FOG Format — A proprietary project format with compression,
encryption, full undo history, and embedded fonts. Designed
to preserve every aspect of a project.
No Account. No Cloud. No Lock-In. — No sign-in, no internet connection
required. Files live on the user's machine and nowhere else.
Native Linux Experience — Built with GTK4 from the ground up. Respects the
system theme, integrates with the GNOME desktop, and includes Nautilus
thumbnailing for .fog and .psd files.
Persistent Undo History — The full editing history is saved inside the
project file. Close a project, reopen it weeks later, and undo all the way
back to the beginning.
Embedded Fonts — Every font used in a project is stored in the file. Open it
on any machine and the text renders correctly. No missing fonts, no broken
layouts.
Native FOG Format — A proprietary project format with compression,
encryption, full undo history, and embedded fonts. Designed
to preserve every aspect of a project.
No Account. No Cloud. No Lock-In. — No sign-in, no internet connection
required. Files live on the user's machine and nowhere else.
Native Linux Experience — Built with GTK4 from the ground up. Respects the
system theme, integrates with the GNOME desktop, and includes Nautilus
thumbnailing for .fog and .psd files.
System Requirements
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- Linux with GTK4 (>= 4.10)
- Available as Flatpak, .deb, .rpm, and Arch packages
- Linux with GTK4 (>= 4.10)
- Available as Flatpak, .deb, .rpm, and Arch packages