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.

56 topics in this forum

  1. Cutting out images 1 2 3 4

    By Simon Brown,
    • 75 replies
    • 380,764 views

  2. DPI and YOU - Understanding Resolution for Print and Web 1 2 3 4

    By david.atwell,
    • 79 replies
    • 277,225 views

  3. Creating a collage using layers 1 2

    By Simon Brown,
    • 37 replies
    • 156,301 views

  4. Pictures Side-By-Side / "Before and After" Images 1 2

    By Sarkut,
    • 25 replies
    • 133,092 views

  5. Resource Portal for New Users 1 2

    By Simon Brown,
    • 43 replies
    • 88,038 views

  6. Levels - A How to and Basic Understanding (Now a PDF!) 1 2 3

    By Mike Ryan,
    • 57 replies
    • 159,923 views

  7. How to Save Your Images under Different File Types 1 2

    By Myrddin,
    • 47 replies
    • 114,301 views

  8. 2 Frame GIF Animation

    By HyReZ,
    • 21 replies
    • 585 views

  9. To Make With Shape 3D Eggs

    By Seerose,
    • 20 replies
    • 5,461 views

  10. Color and Black and White - The Pleasantville Effect 1 2 3 4 12

    By TheTh0mas,
    • 289 replies
    • 147,942 views

  11. Crumpled Paper Texture.

    By Pixey,
    • 20 replies
    • 3,153 views

  12. How To Use Color Range effect

    By ReMake,
    • 22 replies
    • 7,652 views

  13. Udemy Course - Hands On Examples

    By JHG,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,499 views

  14. How to make text with a dropshadow in 5 steps! 1 2

    By InteractiveBuddy,
    • 25 replies
    • 50,413 views

  15. 11 Healthy Habits of a Paint.NET Artist - A New Habit! 1 2 3

    By Mike Ryan,
    • 51 replies
    • 30,931 views

  16. Gradient Bar Rainbow Sig

    By elizapandagirl,
    • 8 replies
    • 8,494 views

  17. The Haxxor Effect! 1 2

    By Dr. Agon,
    • 29 replies
    • 24,733 views

  18. Beginner Optical Illusion Effect (Image Heavy)

    By SH Art,
    • 10 replies
    • 23,038 views

  19. Making a lava picture/texture

    By Spaceflyer,
    • 8 replies
    • 4,301 views

  20. Utilising Blend Modes, Blurs, Gradients and Layers 1 2

    By welshblue,
    • 35 replies
    • 10,745 views

  21. Make REAL Clouds

    By Remii9512,
    • 12 replies
    • 11,825 views

  22. Palm Leaf -- Basic Beginners -- Moderate difficulty. 1 2 3 4

    By oma,
    • 80 replies
    • 29,712 views

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

    By EvGirl,
    • 9 replies
    • 6,148 views

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

    By EvGirl,
    • 13 replies
    • 5,866 views

  25. How to make realistic Medicine Pills!

    By Light,
    • 4 replies
    • 17,793 views