Paint.NET

Paint.NET is a popular free image and photo editing program with a simple and intuitive user interface for quick learning. Initially developed in 2004 as a free alternative to Microsoft Paint, Paint.NET has grown into a powerful image and photo editing tool that includes many professional features usually only found on premium editing software, such as Adobe Photoshop and Paint Shop Pro.

Create unique and interesting artwork with Paint.NET. Utilize a range of different editing and enhancement tools.

Paint.NET Features

• Open and edit multiple images with the tabbed interface.
• Add multiple layers (with full transparency adjustment).
• Various adjustments and effects tools.
• Drawing and painting tools with different brush types and sizes.
• Draw shapes, edit curves, use color and gradient fill.
• Magic wand and clone stamps tools.
• Zooming tool.
• Text editor.
• Unlimited history (limited by available disk space and memory).
• Automatic updates
• Extensive language support
• Add third party plugins for extra effects, adjustments, and file format support.

Paint.net supports numerous common file formats, including: PNG, JPEG, BMP, GIF, TGA, DDS, and TIFF.

PDN is the Paint.net native format preserving layer structure and preventing data loss.