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Paint.NET

​Image and photo editing software for Windows featuring layers, plugin support, tabbed interface, and various drawing and adjustment tools

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Layer Management
Organize and edit images using multiple layers, allowing for separate manipulation of different elements within a project.
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Unlimited History
Track and revert any number of editing actions during a session, constrained only by available system memory and disk space.
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Image List Navigation
Switch between multiple open images using thumbnail previews, facilitating efficient multitasking within the application.
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Comprehensive File Format Support
Open and save images in various formats, including PNG, JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, and the native PDN format, accommodating diverse user needs.
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Plugin Support
Extend functionality by adding plugins that introduce new effects, adjustments, and support for additional file types.
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GPU Acceleration
Enhance performance for effects, adjustments, and tools by utilizing GPU resources, leading to faster processing times.
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Pressure Sensitivity
Utilize pressure-sensitive input from pens and drawing tablets to achieve variable stroke widths and opacities.
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Tabbed Interface
Manage multiple open images within a single window using tabs, streamlining workflow and organization.
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Canvas Size Adjustment
Modify the dimensions of the working canvas to suit specific project requirements, either by absolute size or percentage.
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Platform

Desktop

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System Requirements

#MinimumRecommended
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Windows 11, Windows 10 (version 21H2 or newer), or Windows Server 2022
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64-bit CPU (Intel/AMD x64 with AVX2, or ARM64) with at least 4 cores
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GPU with support for Direct3D 11
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A display that supports High Dynamic Range (HDR) or Wide Color Gamut (WCG)
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A pen or drawing tablet that supports Windows Ink
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Microsoft .NET 9 (included as part of the app package)

Ratings

4.15
5

Capterra
4.6
5
based on 37 reviews
CNET
4.2
5
based on 1069 reviews
Microsoft Store
4.6
5
based on 873 reviews
TechRadar
4.0
5
based on professional's opinion
TrustPilot
3.3
5
based on 13 reviews
Uptodown
4.2
5
based on 32 reviews

Developer

Written in

C#, C++

Initial Release

2004-05-06

Repository

Paint.NET being a proprietary software, its source code is not publicly hosted.

License

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