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If all you want is a quick image retouch, Photoshop is overkill. Paint.NET, on the other hand, is an open-source freeware editor with all the essentials, including tools to crop, rotate, and resize images, adjust colors, and create collages. It supports common image formats--JPEG, PNG, GIF, TIFF, and others--but not high-resolution RAW files. There are enough basic and intermediate effects and features to keep image-tweakers happy, including a red-eye removal tool that has seen dramatic improvements. Unlike most free image editors, Paint.NET supports layers, history, and has an actions manager. The pleasing interface boasts semitransparent windows for ease of use.
Version 3.5 addresses many performance quibbles and offers some interface tweaks for the Aero-theme users, but fans of the "dancing ants" may not like the gray-overlay changes made to the selection tools. The useful tools under Effects on the menu bar have seen many additions since version 3, including surface blurs, dents, and crystalize.
The new version automatically downloads and installs the program's prerequisites, including the latest Microsoft .Net version and Windows Installer. It will update in the background now, too, so you can continue to use the program until it's ready to restart. Longtime users should notice that the program starts up about 20 percent faster, according to the publisher. Regardless of minor problems, Paint.NET is far more advanced than Microsoft Paint, and given its free price, it's a must-have for anyone needing to fix images.
Paint.NET - Create and edit photos using layers, effects, and other tools - Download Video Previews:Publisher's Description
From dotPDN:
Paint.NET is free image and photo editing software. It features an intuitive and innovative user interface with support for layers, unlimited undo, special effects, and a wide variety of useful and powerful tools. An active and growing online community provides friendly help, tutorials, and plug-ins.
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All versions:
4.2 starsout of 1,069 votes
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Current version:
4.2 starsout of 52 votes
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"Pitty it has to use the .NET framework"
Version: Paint.NET 3.5.10
Pros
Lots of function but has trouble preforming..
Cons
Pitty it uses the .NET 4 framework rubbish has trouble installing on most Windows System except Windows 7 which already has a good paint software. WinE no hope..
Summary
Its needs to creates restore point for a very good reason.
Pure users like myself don't like to install a framework like .NET that has so many virus writtn for it. -
"BEST PROGRAM I HAVE FOUND THAT IS FREE!"
Version: Paint.NET 3.5.10
Pros
First of all, it's free, secondly it is fairly easy to use. Has the ability to save my file as...BMP, GIF, JPEG, TIFF, PNG, TGA, DDS, OR paint.NET (PDN) I can even acquire my pics from scanner or camera. Zooming in feature is great! I can edit EACH pixel if I choose and have done so. :)
Cons
None so far.
Summary
I am not a graphic artist by trade and was looking for a program that I could edit tiff and jpeg files. I tried several different programs and then ran across this one. I am really impressed! I ended up removing all the other programs I have downloaded and have decided this is the one for me. :) I'm sure that it does more than what I am using it for, but for me it works! I have used this endlessly for the past 2 weeks or so and am learning new things each day. I recommend this for anyone wanting to do some editing or creating!
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"Does the job."
Version: Paint.NET 3.5.10
Pros
It's free. Once adjmts made, program keeps these items as defaults. Works great.
Cons
The auto fix does an over kill, need to adjust Hue.
Summary
Can't beat the price. You cannot expect features present in costly programs, but can be worked to get close results.
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"Best free photo app out there"
Version: Paint.NET 3.5.10
Pros
Multitudes of Effects and Photo Adjustment Options
Cons
Area Selection requires a steady hand or a solid color
Summary
I found Paint.NET amazingly simple and fun to use. I don't use it very much for art anymore but it still comes in handy with Photo Manips & the diverse effects options.
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"Wish I would have had this before I bought Paint Shop"
Version: Paint.NET 3.5.10
Pros
Is Free
It works
I can do everything with this that I did with Paint Shop pro
Easy to use interfaceCons
None that I found
Summary
I paid $49.00 For Paint Shop Pro Which I used daily and I have yet to find anything that I do with Paint Shop Pro that I can not do With Paint.Net
Don't believe negative reviews people this is a great program. -
"A real Pain to install"
Version: Paint.NET 3.5.10
Pros
None !!!!!
One day you we might be able to install a program WITHOUT 3 tuns of unwanted extras.
This loads stacks of other addon browser hyjacks and IM addonsCons
I joined just to let you know that this program installs loads of other stuff that latches on to your browser and tags onto your IM programs.
With all the unwanted browser toolbars, defaulting of Home page and search be prepared to spend hours trying to get rid of all this stuff.
There is NO option not to install the extra programs that install with this download.Summary
Might be good..... but too much unwanted extras loaded. Not worth spending hours uninstalling extras, and then running malware scanning and registry fixes.
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"Good but basic"
Version: Paint.NET 3.5.10
Pros
Nice look interface
Cons
Other then layers, pretty basic..
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"Easy to install and use."
Version: Paint.NET 3.5.10
Pros
Doesn't have to be a pro editor to get the effect you need.
Cons
Not much to complain about if you want anything better you can buy a pricey photo shop edition, I wouldn't.
Summary
Does what I need to do at a great price.
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"This program is comparable the BIG Paint Programs."
Version: Paint.NET 3.5.10
Pros
I would suggest this program as an equal alternative to some of the BIG brand equivalents. But, can't afford the space on their drives. Some of the other Paint programs are way over bloated, with stuff that some would never use.
Cons
I have had no problems with this program.
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"There is non better that I have found"
Version: Paint.NET 3.5.10
Pros
This program handles just about everything, easily. It is by far the easiest Graphics program I have ever used.
Cons
The Save in Paint.net cannot change the format for the save permanently. I save in .jpg always, it can be universally used. Trouble is it always wants to save in another format, that is seldom used.
Summary
If you have trouble learning how to use your graphics program, download Paint.net. You will not br sorry.
