PRICEFree (optional paid Store version)
RUNS ONWindows
ALTERNATIVE TOAdobe Photoshop
About Paint.NET
Paint.NET is a free image and photo editor for Windows. It is fast to start, easy to learn and more powerful than Microsoft Paint, making it ideal for everyday edits.
Main features:
- Layers with blend modes and transparency
- Crop, resize, rotate and straighten images
- Colour adjustments: levels, curves, brightness, contrast and hue/saturation
- Selection tools including magic wand and lasso
- Effects such as blur, sharpen, noise reduction and artistic filters
- Text, shapes and gradients
- Unlimited history (undo)
- Large collection of free plug-ins from the community
Paint.NET is free to download from its official website (a paid version on the Microsoft Store supports the developer) and runs on Windows.
Key features
LayersBlend modes and transparency
Basic editsCrop, resize, rotate and straighten
AdjustmentsLevels, curves and hue/saturation
SelectionsMagic wand and lasso
EffectsBlur, sharpen, noise reduction and filters
Plug-insLarge free community collection
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Good and keep in mind
Good
- Fast and easy to learn
- Layers and many effects
- Large plug-in community
Keep in mind
- Windows only
- Less advanced than professional editors such as Photoshop
Frequently asked questions
Is Paint.NET free?
Yes. Paint.NET is free to download from its official website. A paid version on the Microsoft Store is optional and supports the developer.
How is Paint.NET different from Microsoft Paint?
Paint.NET is much more powerful, with layers, adjustments, effects, selection tools and plug-ins, while staying easy to use.
Does Paint.NET support layers?
Yes. Paint.NET fully supports layers with blend modes and transparency.
What operating systems does Paint.NET support?
Paint.NET runs on Windows only.
Where can I download Paint.NET safely?
Download it from the official Paint.NET website (getpaint.net) using the link on this page. Beware of look-alike sites.
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