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.

59 topics in this forum

  1. Creating a collage using layers

    By Simon Brown,
    • 37 replies
    • 151,135 views

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

    By Sarkut,
    • 25 replies
    • 128,536 views

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

    By david.atwell,
    • 75 replies
    • 266,585 views

  4. Resource Portal for New Users

    By Simon Brown,
    • 43 replies
    • 86,022 views

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

    By Mike Ryan,
    • 57 replies
    • 156,522 views

  6. Cutting out images

    By Simon Brown,
    • 74 replies
    • 372,458 views

  7. How to Save Your Images under Different File Types

    By Myrddin,
    • 47 replies
    • 111,361 views

  8. Crumpled Paper Texture.

    By Pixey,
    • 18 replies
    • 1,189 views

  9. Gradient Bar Rainbow Sig

    By elizapandagirl,
    • 8 replies
    • 7,741 views

  10. The Haxxor Effect!

    By Dr. Agon,
    • 29 replies
    • 23,749 views

  11. Beginner Optical Illusion Effect (Image Heavy)

    By SH Art,
    • 10 replies
    • 21,983 views

  12. Making a lava picture/texture

    By Spaceflyer,
    • 8 replies
    • 3,193 views

  13. How To Use Color Range effect

    By ReMake,
    • 21 replies
    • 5,883 views

  14. Utilising Blend Modes, Blurs, Gradients and Layers

    By welshblue,
    • 35 replies
    • 9,629 views

  15. Make REAL Clouds

    By Remii9512,
    • 12 replies
    • 10,901 views

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

    By oma,
    • 80 replies
    • 28,905 views

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

    By EvGirl,
    • 9 replies
    • 5,652 views

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

    By EvGirl,
    • 13 replies
    • 5,441 views

  19. How to make realistic Medicine Pills!

    By Light,
    • 4 replies
    • 17,121 views

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

    By InteractiveBuddy,
    • 24 replies
    • 47,947 views

  21. To Make With Shape 3D Eggs

    By Seerose,
    • 12 replies
    • 3,843 views

  22. Easy Photo Frame Rectangular Circular and Elliptical

    By Seerose,
    • 16 replies
    • 4,434 views

  23. Sticky Note

    By toe_head2001,
    • 7 replies
    • 6,522 views

  24. My Rainbow Sig Tut - By Request

    By LFC4EVER,
    • 63 replies
    • 40,996 views

  25. Custom Watermarks

    By toxicdj,
    • 9 replies
    • 20,183 views