Paint.NET is a free, reliable program that rivals the most expensive photo editing programs on the market. Now, let us dive into the basic concepts of this software.
In this chapter will cover a general review of Paint.NET and what you need to do to get it, install it, and prepare it for use.
The topics covered are as follows:
- System requirements
- Downloading and installing Paint.NET
Nothing captures the attention more than an interesting image. If you take an amazing picture with any camera, chances are you will have to process it on some level. Whether you add a filter, change the color, or add an effect; a small change can turn an average image into a great one. Paint.NET is a Windows-based image editing program that gives you the ability to manipulate images professionally. It rivals similar software that can cost hundreds of dollars. The best part about Paint.NET is that it is a freeware, meaning it's completely free.
The minimum system requirements needed to run Paint.NET are as follows:
- Windows 7 (recommended) or Windows XP
- .NET Framework 3.5 SP1
- A 800 MHz processor
- 512 MB of RAM
- More than 200 MB of hard drive space
- A 64-bit CPU and a 64-bit edition of Windows for 64-bit support (this is optional)
- A 1024 x 768 screen resolution
At present, there is no Mac version of this product.