Paint.NET for PC Windows

Paint.NET for Windows

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4.6 $14.99
Paint.NET is a popular light-weight image and photo editor

Overview

Paint.NET® is image and photo editing software for PCs that run Windows. 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 online community provides friendly help, tutorials, and plugins. It started development as an undergraduate college senior design project mentored by Microsoft, and is now maintained and developed by Rick Brewster. Originally intended as a free replacement for the Microsoft Paint software that comes with Windows, it has grown into a powerful yet simple image and photo editor tool. It has been compared to other digital photo editing software packages such as Adobe® Photoshop®, Corel® Paint Shop Pro®, Microsoft Photo Editor, and The GIMP. If you buy Paint.NET in the Windows Store, you'll be supporting its development directly (normally we ask for a donation). You will get the convenience of fast, easy installation onto all of your Windows devices along with fully automatic, behind-the-scenes updates with all the newest features, improvements, and fixes.

Features

Simple, intuitive user interfaceRich and powerful set of built-in tools and effectsLayersUnlimited undo historySupport for many classic and modern image types (PDN, PNG, JPEG, BMP, TIFF, GIF, TGA, DDS, JPEG XR, HEIC, AVIF/AV1, WebP)Plugin support for adding new effects, shapes, and file typesVery fast performance

What's new

Version 5.1 is a major update that includes full color management support, major optimizations to performance, memory usage, and input latency, new blur effects, and an upgrade to .NET 9. All effects and adjustments have now been converted to run on the GPU which improves their quality and performance. Version 5.0 is a major update that has improved performance. Pressure sensitivity is now supported for pens and drawing tablets, and most effects and adjustments now use the GPU for rendering which improves their quality and performance. A new plugin system for effects permits them to also use the GPU and hardware accelerated rendering. And there are many more smaller improvements all throughout the app! And yes, plugins are supported in the Microsoft Store version of Paint.NET! Instead of putting them in the installation directory, go to your Documents folder and create a new folder called "paint.net App Files" (without the quotes). Then, create the usual subfolders (Effects, FileTypes, and Shapes) and place the relevant plugins into each of them.

Additional Information

  • Developed by Rick Brewster
  • Version 2025.02.15
  • Requires

    Available on: PC

    OS: Windows 10 version 19044.0 or higher

    Keyboard: Integrated Keyboard

    Mouse: Integrated Mouse

    Memory: 4 GB

    DirectX: Version 11

    Processor: Quad core with AVX2

    Graphics Processor: Direct3D 11 compatible GPU

    Notes: 64-bit CPU with AVX2, and a Direct3D 11 compatible GPU (NVIDIA GeForce, AMD Radeon, Intel HD/UHD/Iris/Xe/Arc, etc.)

  • Published 2017-09-08
  • Size 126.59 MB
  • File Type appx/msix
  • Language
    Belarusian
    Catalan
    Chinese (Simplified)
    Chinese (Traditional)
    Czech
    Danish
    Dutch
    English
    English (United States)
    Finnish
    French
    German
    Greek
    Hebrew
    Hindi
    Hungarian
    Italian
    Japanese
    Korean
    Latvian
    Lithuanian
    Norwegian
    Persian/Farsi
    Polish
    Portuguese (Brazil)
    Portuguese (Portugal)
    Russian
    Slovak
    Slovenian
    Spanish
    Swedish
    Thai
    Turkish
    Ukrainian
  • Permissions

    Uses all system resources

  • Microsoft Store ID 9nbhcs1lx4r0

How to download and install Paint.NET from the Microsoft

To download and install Paint.NET for PC from Microsoft, here are two methods you can follow. Paint.NET is a popular light-weight image and photo editor. You can access the app directly on the Microsoft Store.

Method 1: Download and Install via the Microsoft Store

This is the most straightforward and secure way to get Paint.NET.

Step 1: Open the Microsoft Store

  • Click the Start Menu (Windows logo) at the bottom-left corner of your screen.
  • Search for Microsoft Store in the search bar and open it.
  • Step 2: Search for Paint.NET

  • In the Microsoft Store, type Paint.NET into the search bar at the top and press Enter.
  • Select the app from the search results to open its detail page.
  • Step 3: Download and Install

  • Click the Get button (if the app is free) or Install to begin the download.
  • The app will automatically install after the download is complete.
  • Step 4: Access the App

  • Once installed, you can find Paint.NET in your Start Menu or Apps List.
  • Open the app and follow the on-screen instructions to use.
  • Method 2: Download from the Official Microsoft Website

    If you prefer downloading directly from the web, you can use the official Microsoft website.

    Step 1: Visit the Paint.NET Page

  • Open your browser and go to the Paint.NET page
  • Step 2: Download the App

  • Click the Get in Store app button on the webpage.
  • This will redirect you to the Microsoft Store app on your PC.
  • Step 3: Install Paint.NET

  • Follow the same steps as in Method 1 to download and install Paint.NET.
  • Step 4: Use Paint.NET

  • Launch Paint.NET from your Start Menu or Apps List.
  • Tips for a Smooth Installation

  • Ensure your PC is connected to the internet.
  • Keep your Windows operating system updated for the best performance.
  • Conclusion:

    Both methods ultimately utilize the Microsoft Store, ensuring the app's safety and reliability. Whether you prefer browsing within the Store or starting via the website, both approaches lead you to successfully download and install Paint.NET.
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