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.
License model
- Free • Proprietary
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Country of Origin
United States
Platforms
- Windows
- .NET Framework
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Revamped Direct2D and more: Paint.net 5.0.3 brings exciting changesThe popular image editing software, paint.net, has released its latest version, 5.0.3, which brings...
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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
Works great, easy to use, lots of features, can disable antialiasing when working with really low resolution images
It has been a good alternative for PS for a while but now due to limitation to Win10 and lack of any progress (there's still no simple way to manipulate selections or good out-of-box refills) it became almost a useless heavyware. Even a litter like gimp is better now.
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.
Same as gimp dogshit alternative to photoshop.
It seems like decent software, and it's simple enough to be a decent replacement while also providing a good bit of additional functionality, but one of the most basic functions, resizing the canvas (cropping), which I use MS Paint for a lot, isn't as intuitive or quick/easy as it doesn't allow simply dragging the edges/corners.
And the forum is a joke and a waste of time. They are extremely insistent that you take the time to read all their rules before posting, yet they don't bother reading your post before responding. I registered and read all their rules just to make a request for this feature, and in the request I specifically mentioned that I'm aware it can be done in other ways, and even detailed the other ways, yet BOTH responses, including one by the dev, instructed me on how to do it IN A WAY I ALREADY SAID.
So I'll use it, and I'd recommend it as an alternative to MS Paint, but don't expect anything from it or the community/dev(s) and don't bother wasting your time on the forum. Just consider it as-is.