Beginner Tutorials

Tutorials that describe the use of core features of Paint.NET such as tools, effects, and adjustments. Minimal plugins should be used in any of these tutorials. Perfect for the wet-behind-the-ear newcomer!

Tutorials featuring a :star: have a downloadable PDF.

60 topics in this forum

  1. DPI and YOU - Understanding Resolution for Print and Web

    By david.atwell,
    • 76 replies
    • 269,059 views

  2. Creating a collage using layers

    By Simon Brown,
    • 37 replies
    • 152,664 views

  3. Pictures Side-By-Side / "Before and After" Images

    By Sarkut,
    • 25 replies
    • 129,541 views

  4. Resource Portal for New Users

    By Simon Brown,
    • 43 replies
    • 86,455 views

  5. Levels - A How to and Basic Understanding (Now a PDF!)

    By Mike Ryan,
    • 57 replies
    • 157,332 views

  6. Cutting out images

    By Simon Brown,
    • 74 replies
    • 374,167 views

  7. How to Save Your Images under Different File Types

    By Myrddin,
    • 47 replies
    • 112,382 views

  8. Udemy Course - Hands On Examples

    By JHG,
    • 7 replies
    • 489 views

  9. 11 Healthy Habits of a Paint.NET Artist - A New Habit!

    By Mike Ryan,
    • 51 replies
    • 30,079 views

  10. Crumpled Paper Texture.

    By Pixey,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,527 views

  11. Gradient Bar Rainbow Sig

    By elizapandagirl,
    • 8 replies
    • 7,900 views

  12. The Haxxor Effect!

    By Dr. Agon,
    • 29 replies
    • 23,993 views

  13. Beginner Optical Illusion Effect (Image Heavy)

    By SH Art,
    • 10 replies
    • 22,221 views

  14. Making a lava picture/texture

    By Spaceflyer,
    • 8 replies
    • 3,552 views

  15. How To Use Color Range effect

    By ReMake,
    • 21 replies
    • 6,223 views

  16. Utilising Blend Modes, Blurs, Gradients and Layers

    By welshblue,
    • 35 replies
    • 9,875 views

  17. Make REAL Clouds

    By Remii9512,
    • 12 replies
    • 11,143 views

  18. Palm Leaf -- Basic Beginners -- Moderate difficulty.

    By oma,
    • 80 replies
    • 29,059 views

  19. How to create a fantasy-esque stone (NO PLUGINS)

    By EvGirl,
    • 9 replies
    • 5,751 views

  20. How to make the EvGirl signature/text/Whatever it is!

    By EvGirl,
    • 13 replies
    • 5,533 views

  21. How to make realistic Medicine Pills!

    By Light,
    • 4 replies
    • 17,273 views

  22. How to make text with a dropshadow in 5 steps!

    By InteractiveBuddy,
    • 24 replies
    • 48,434 views

  23. To Make With Shape 3D Eggs

    By Seerose,
    • 12 replies
    • 3,970 views

  24. Easy Photo Frame Rectangular Circular and Elliptical

    By Seerose,
    • 16 replies
    • 4,552 views

  25. Sticky Note

    By toe_head2001,
    • 7 replies
    • 7,130 views