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PaintGuide uses AI to create personalized step-by-step painting instructions using only the paints you actually own. No more guessing at substitutions.
2 free guides per month. No credit card required.
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How It Works
Snap Your Paint Shelf
Take a photo of your paints and our AI auto-detects your collection. Or browse and add manually from 435+ paints.
Show Us Your Mini
Upload a photo of what you're painting or describe it. Works for characters, monsters, vehicles, and terrain.
Get Your Guide
Our AI generates a custom step-by-step painting guide using only your paints, with mixing recipes and tips.
Learn Miniature Painting from Zero
11 lessons covering mindset, workspace setup, color theory, and core techniques. Go from never having held a brush to painting your first complete miniature.
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Step-by-Step Guides for Popular Miniatures
Browse our library of painting guides for fantasy creatures, warriors, dragons, and more. Each guide includes detailed steps, color recipes, and pro tips.
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Photo Paint Detection
Snap a photo of your paint shelf and our AI identifies every paint automatically. Build your collection in seconds.
Cross-Brand Matching
Our color-matching engine finds equivalents across Citadel, Vallejo, Army Painter, and more — so no guide leaves you stuck.
PDF Export
Download your guide as a beautifully formatted PDF with color swatches. Perfect for your painting desk.
Learn drybrushing, wet blending, NMM, and 9 more techniques with step-by-step guides, pro tips, and common mistakes to avoid.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
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