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Paint.NET

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Quick facts
VendorPaint.NET
Year launchedN/A
StatusActive
LocationUnited States
Countries servedGlobal
Languages37
IntegrationsN/A
Free tierYES
Free trialNO
Contact salesYES

About Paint.NET

Paint.NET is free image and photo editing software for Windows PCs. It offers an intuitive interface with support for layers, unlimited undo, special effects, and a variety of powerful tools. An active online community provides tutorials and plugins.

Paint.NET is a free image and photo editing software for Windows, developed and maintained by Rick Brewster of dotPDN LLC. It began as a Microsoft-mentored student project to replace MS Paint and has evolved into a powerful yet simple editor. Key features include an intuitive, tabbed user interface, support for layers, unlimited undo history, and a wide range of special effects and tools. The software is supported by an active online community that provides help, tutorials, and third-party plugins to extend its functionality. While the software is free to download, users can support its development by purchasing it from the Windows Store. It is available in numerous languages, making it accessible to a global audience.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Completely free to download and use.
  • Features a simple and intuitive user interface suitable for beginners.
  • An active online community provides support, tutorials, and plugins.
  • Supports layers and unlimited undo, features often found in paid software.
Cons
  • Some advanced sharing integrations require optional plugins.
  • Lacks some of the advanced features found in professional-grade editors.
  • Primarily designed for Windows, with limited support for other operating systems.
  • Scrolling capture support is limited to supported browsers and scenarios.
  • Does not include built-in video or screen recording capabilities.

Features

Key features

Layer-Based Editing

Work with multiple layers to edit images non-destructively, allowing for complex compositions and adjustments.

Special Effects

Apply a variety of built-in effects such as blurring, sharpening, distortion, and noise to enhance photos.

Unlimited Undo History

Revert any number of changes, providing flexibility and freedom to experiment during the editing process.

Extensible with Plugins

Expand the software's capabilities by installing plugins developed by the community, adding new effects and tools.

Intuitive User Interface

Features a clean, tabbed document interface that is easy to learn for both beginners and experienced users.

Additional features

Primarily designed for Windows, with limited support for other operating systems.
Scrolling capture support is limited to supported browsers and scenarios.
Does not include built-in video or screen recording capabilities.
Some advanced sharing integrations require optional plugins.

Pricing

Free trial
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Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
37
Interface languages
1
Billing currencies

Interface languages

EnglishBelarusianBulgarianCatalanChinese (Simplified)Chinese (Traditional)CorsicanCzechDanishDutchFinnishFrenchGermanGreekHebrewHindiHungarianItalianJapaneseKazakhKoreanLatvianLithuanianNorwegianPersianPolishPortuguese (Brazil)Portuguese (Portugal)RussianRomanianSlovakSlovenianSpanishSwedishThaiTurkishUkrainian

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