Getting Started with Paint.NET: An Introduction to the No-Cost Image Editor for Windows

Getting Started with Paint.NET teaches those brand-new to image editing how to use this free Widows-based image editor to make digital photos look their best, as well as how to create digital art.

This video course provides step-by-step guidance in downloading and learning about the interface, tools, and features of Paint.NET. It also provides guidance in acquiring and installing third-party plugins to expand the program’s capabilities.
What You Will Learn

How to Acquire and install Paint.NET–a look at the getpaint.net website and how to navigate it.
An overview of the program’s main Window, canvas, and sub-windows/bars, and settings.
A review of The Tool Bar, including how layers work, and why they’re important.
A review of the Fill, Drawing, and Photo Tools and how tools within these categories work.
How to expand the program’s capabilities by installing third-party plugins.


Who This Video Is For
Windows-based PC users who require the ability to edit digital images without the ongoing cost of subscription-based software, or complex open-source software. This group includes art or photography instructors (especially those in schools systems with limited budgets), small business owners, casual photographers, aspiring graphic designers, or anyone requiring a solid, basic editing program.