Paint.NET is a free image editing tool available for the Windows operating system. Its user interface is very user-friendly and is similar to most of the popular paid image editing tools. Paint.NET can be used by both beginners and advanced users to create stunning images.
Even though it is not as powerful as the paid tools (for example, Photoshop), Paint.NET does a very good job. It can be used for most image manipulation tasks.
Plugins add more effects and functionality, thereby making Paint.NET one of the best free tools available.
Chapter 1, Welcome to Paint.NET, will cover a quick overview of Paint.NET, some of its functions, and how to install the program using a step-by-step approach.
Chapter 2, The Paint.NET Workspace, goes over the main window and functions of Paint.NET. It provides an overview of the main work area where we edit a picture.
Chapter 3, The Tools in Paint.NET, explains the different tools such as selection and move tools that are available in the main toolbar.
Chapter 4, Image Resizing and Editing, covers basic image editing, resizing, and removal of a background for advanced image processing.
Chapter 5, Adjustments, explains the various adjustment options such as Auto-Level, Hue, and Saturation that are available with Paint.NET.
Chapter 6, Working with Effects, covers all of the effects that you can apply to a photo. You will also learn how to apply effects differently to make your photo stand out.
Chapter 7, Working with Layers, covers how layers work in Paint.NET. You will learn how to merge different layers, delete layers, and how to adjust them.
Chapter 8, Supercharging Paint.NET, explains how you can extend Paint.NET using plugins to make it more useful. You will also learn how you can contribute to Paint.NET 's development.