Paint.NET

When it comes to photo editing software right away, you'll think of Adobe's Photoshop , Corel's Paint Shop Pro , Microsoft Photo Editor . but they're all commercial software. So is there any free software that can compete with these giants? It is Paint.NET software

Paint.NET 4.2.7 is a free photo editing software for computers using Windows operating systems. The features that it brings are truly an innovation and innovation, the user interface is designed to support layers, unlimited undo capabilities, special effects, and with a host of other powerful and useful tools.

In addition, when using the software you will always receive friendly support from the online user community. You can also start using the program with carefully crafted lessons, using free and very diverse plugins.

Initially the program was developed with the intention of replacing the Paint tool available on Microsoft operating systems, but through the development process Paint.NET has become a simple and powerful image editing tool. unexpected.Paint.NET can be compared to the same industry giants such as Photoshop, Paint Shop Pro .

Paint.NET free photo editing software

Intuitive interface, simple

To make it easy for users to manipulate images, Paint.NET brings the interface to work by tabs and displays thumbnails of images instead of text descriptions. This makes navigating between documents very quick and easy. Users can preview the image by clicking on the thumbnail icon instead of having to open the image, this feature is considered to be more useful than the working way of professional software such as Photoshop. The interface is also enhanced with Aero Glass if you use Windows 7.

Displaying images in thumbnail format is very convenient for previewing images

Mouse over to see all the image files are working and select the file you need

Smooth operation

Paint.NET is a quick photo editor whether you use it with low CPU. The software is quick to launch and also able to respond to actions such as quick mouse clicks.

Working with classes

The feature found in professional photo editing software - working with layers offers a more detailed and professional photo editing experience. You can imagine this is like stacking multiple transparent images together and creating a complete image. Working with layers and features of professional photo editing software because it offers the ability to edit non-destructive images as well as create a combination (when superimposing photos) very effectively.

The editing options help improve the image quality quickly familiar in Photoshop

The powerful tool

Paint.NET software possesses a lot of powerful tools for your photo editing process. From familiar selection tools like Lasso or Magic Wand to color picker, change color, fill color, copy selection. You can also add text to images, add straight lines / arcs, use the gradient fill tool or the Clone Stamp to easily copy or delete an area of ​​an image. In addition, Paint.NET also owns many blend modes and other very powerful tools.

Various software tools located in the Tool Bar can be dragged anywhere

Other features

• Paint.NET has a friendly online forum and is constantly expanding.
• New features, bug fixes or improvements are automatically updated.
• Many beautiful effects to enhance the image quality, from blurring, sharpening, red-eye removal, noise, distortion for photos to rotation effects, unique 3D zoom .
• Unlimited photo editing history supporting Undo manipulation.
• All free.

Many effects such as red-eye removal and image distortion are diverse on Paint.NET

The diverse settings of the software allow changing the interface and tools

Many guides, plug-ins and online user community are very useful for exchanges

Update to the latest Paint.NET

Paint.NET 4.2.7

• Fix the boot-time error (FileLoadException) due to the System.Runtime.dll not being updated and the rigid version binding policy prevents the old version from functioning.
• Improved input processing system to use WM_POINTER, allowing comfortable drawing using the stylus.
• Add the "Native pointer input" setting if a 'pointing' device is available (pen, tablet, touch screen).
• Clear the "Fluid mouse input" setting because GetMouseMovePointsEx () has been moved.
• Improved performance of Move Selected Pixels, Shapes and Gradient tools when you release the mouse button at the end of the drag & drop operation.
• Significantly enhances the performance of thumbnail images of layers when switching between images.
• The user can now scroll down the list of images below by clicking on the arrow buttons and moving the mouse down, just like a normal scroll bar button.
• Removes scrolling effects from image lists and layers because it doesn't work properly.
• Fine-tune the window look when the application is running in Remote Desktop on Windows 10.
• The default / original image size ("Untitled") is now scaled accurately by the system DPI setting. At DPI 150%, the image will now be 1200 × 900 instead of 800 × 600.
• Fix some high DPI layout errors with the Layer Properties dialog box, and prepare the UI for future additions.
• Fix crash (OutOfVideoMemoryException) on the system with wrong GPU setup configuration.
• Fix error of pasting photos from Outlook 2016/365 incorrectly.
• Fixed a bug handling some clipboard images for plugins (Copy / Paste normally is not affected).
• SSE2 now requires for 32-bit / x86 systems.
• Updated WebPFileType plugin package to version 1.3.1.0, DDSFileTypePlus to 1.9.8.0.

Paint.NET 4.0.10

• Draw with a brush or brush when running in VMWare (caused by the GetMouseMovePointEx API of Win 32).
• The Color Picker selection tool crashes when used at the bottom of the image.
• There is a flicker during the rendering of the Gradient tool when dx is equal to dy.
• The Layers window sometimes automatically scrolls the active layer to the bottom.
• The mouse blinks when using the zoom tool with the spacebar.
• Many errors flashed and crashed when using the image resizing dialog box (File> New, Image> Resize, Image> Canvas Size).
• Fixed often and inconsistent input errors when using the arrow keys for the Move Tool.
• Custom Shapes do not always create the right boxes.
• Line / Curves cannot use up to 500ms when editing properties.
• Fix a few crash errors with the Save Configuration dialog box.

Paint.NET also brings many blending modes no less than Photoshop

Besides the original version of the software, do not forget to download the various plug-ins of the software at the Paint.NET Forum to bring effects, quickly customize images. In general, with a completely free software, Paint.NET brings many tools with more powerful features than expected. No need for expensive software, a bit of photo editing knowledge and Paint.NET is enough for you to make great photos.

System requirements

• .NET Framework 4.5.