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.

140 topics in this forum

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

    By Sarkut,
    • 22 replies
    • 118,697 views

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

    By david.atwell,
    • 75 replies
    • 251,255 views

  3. Resource Portal for New Users

    By Simon Brown,
    • 43 replies
    • 82,777 views

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

    By Mike Ryan,
    • 57 replies
    • 150,662 views

  5. Cutting out images

    By Simon Brown,
    • 74 replies
    • 360,929 views

  6. Creating a collage using layers

    By Simon Brown,
    • 34 replies
    • 145,698 views

  7. Interactive Beginner's Guide (Updated: Jan. 22, 2008)

    By Wither,
    • 97 replies
    • 231,984 views

  8. How to Save Your Images under Different File Types

    By Myrddin,
    • 47 replies
    • 106,212 views

  9. Utilising Blend Modes, Blurs, Gradients and Layers

    By welshblue,
    • 35 replies
    • 7,466 views

  10. Make REAL Clouds

    By Remii9512,
    • 12 replies
    • 9,324 views

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

    By oma,
    • 80 replies
    • 27,237 views

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

    By EvGirl,
    • 9 replies
    • 4,810 views

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

    By EvGirl,
    • 13 replies
    • 4,684 views

  14. The Haxxor Effect!

    By Dr. Agon,
    • 28 replies
    • 21,446 views

  15. How to make realistic Medicine Pills!

    By Light,
    • 4 replies
    • 16,175 views

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

    By InteractiveBuddy,
    • 24 replies
    • 44,145 views

  17. To Make With Shape 3D Eggs

    By Seerose,
    • 12 replies
    • 3,041 views

  18. Easy Photo Frame Rectangular Circular and Elliptical

    By Seerose,
    • 16 replies
    • 3,572 views

  19. Gradient Bar Rainbow Sig

    By elizapandagirl,
    • 7 replies
    • 6,280 views

  20. Sticky Note

    By toe_head2001,
    • 7 replies
    • 3,918 views

  21. My Rainbow Sig Tut - By Request

    By LFC4EVER,
    • 63 replies
    • 40,045 views

  22. Custom Watermarks

    By toxicdj,
    • 9 replies
    • 18,660 views

  23. How to make a pencil

    By xod,
    • 15 replies
    • 6,297 views

  24. Corrugated Cardboard

    By toe_head2001,
    • 5 replies
    • 3,382 views

  25. Glow Beam/Light Beam

    By Copy Cat Master,
    • 22 replies
    • 20,127 views