Paint.NET
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Free Windows image editor with support for layers, plugins, and special effects. Offers intuitive interface, works offline, ad-free, and portable, consuming fewer resources.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
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Platforms
- Windows
- .NET Framework
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Paint.NET is my go-to for quick edits on Windows. It opens fast, the interface is clean and easy to understand, and it handles the everyday jobs I need for ad images: cropping, resizing, layers, text and simple adjustments. It doesn't take the learning time GIMP does. It's free, with an optional paid Microsoft Store version if you want to support the developer. There's also a big community of free plugins that add effects and file formats.
The downsides: it only runs on Windows, and it isn't...
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• Should be free (not commercial), safe and preferably open-source.
• Should be an offline native desktop app/client.
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Install from the command line
winget install -e --id dotPDN.PaintDotNet
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dotPDN LLC Licensing
Proprietary and Free product.Pricing
One time purchase (perpetual license) that costs $7.Rating
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Comments and Reviews
I like the "move selected pixels" and "move selection" feature, I find only Paint.Net has them both.
it's closed source and for some reason does not fokin works under Windows 10 20H2. then go eat a beaver or something.
Paint.NET is my go-to for quick edits on Windows. It opens fast, the interface is clean and easy to understand, and it handles the everyday jobs I need for ad images: cropping, resizing, layers, text and simple adjustments. It doesn't take the learning time GIMP does. It's free, with an optional paid Microsoft Store version if you want to support the developer. There's also a big community of free plugins that add effects and file formats.
The downsides: it only runs on Windows, and it isn't built for heavy editing. Its selection and masking tools are more basic than GIMP's or Photoshop's, and it has no real batch processing. For fast, simple image work, though, it's hard to beat.
Lightweight, used since beta
Paint.net (GetPaint.net)
I’ve been using Paint.net for many years, and it’s become my absolute favorite software for image editing and creation. I love it so much that I even purchased the paid version from the Microsoft Store, not because it's different from the free version, but simply to show my support for a program I truly cherish and use almost daily.
My Favorite Things About This Program:
★ Completely Free ★ A Wealth of Add-ons and Effects Available on Their Forums ★ Layer Support for Complex Editing ★ User-Friendly and Easy to Learn ★ 100% Pure Awesome
Things I Wish Were Added:
★ A Center Object Effect as a Default Feature
Honestly, there’s very little I would change about this program. The only enhancement I’d love to see is a default center object effect upon installation, which I believe would make the user experience even better. I create all of my images in Paint.net, along with the majority of my edits for any pictures I take, and it consistently delivers impressive results.
While many people gravitate towards Gimp, I find it to be more challenging to learn and use. In my experience, Paint.net is far more intuitive. The main downside is that it’s only supported on Windows due to its dependency on the .NET software, but for me, it’s a small price to pay for such an outstanding tool.
Surprisingly slow to boot up. The magic wand tool is fantastic and the layers function puts it closer to more advanced paint alternatives like Krita and GIMP. The forums are very catty.
Runs way better than GIMP on Windows but still just some random person's side project. An impressive side project nonetheless, but it should NOT be used for any professional work. Only use if you have no other option.