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
    • 118,660 views

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

    By david.atwell,
    • 75 replies
    • 251,196 views

  3. Resource Portal for New Users

    By Simon Brown,
    • 43 replies
    • 82,758 views

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

    By Mike Ryan,
    • 57 replies
    • 150,633 views

  5. Cutting out images

    By Simon Brown,
    • 74 replies
    • 360,879 views

  6. Creating a collage using layers

    By Simon Brown,
    • 34 replies
    • 145,683 views

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

    By Wither,
    • 97 replies
    • 231,949 views

  8. How to Save Your Images under Different File Types

    By Myrddin,
    • 47 replies
    • 106,185 views

  9. Utilising Blend Modes, Blurs, Gradients and Layers

    By welshblue,
    • 35 replies
    • 7,448 views

  10. Make REAL Clouds

    By Remii9512,
    • 12 replies
    • 9,320 views

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

    By oma,
    • 80 replies
    • 27,228 views

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

    By EvGirl,
    • 9 replies
    • 4,805 views

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

    By EvGirl,
    • 13 replies
    • 4,680 views

  14. The Haxxor Effect!

    By Dr. Agon,
    • 28 replies
    • 21,441 views

  15. How to make realistic Medicine Pills!

    By Light,
    • 4 replies
    • 16,169 views

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

    By InteractiveBuddy,
    • 24 replies
    • 44,125 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
    • 3,569 views

  19. Gradient Bar Rainbow Sig

    By elizapandagirl,
    • 7 replies
    • 6,277 views

  20. Sticky Note

    By toe_head2001,
    • 7 replies
    • 3,915 views

  21. My Rainbow Sig Tut - By Request

    By LFC4EVER,
    • 63 replies
    • 40,037 views

  22. Custom Watermarks

    By toxicdj,
    • 9 replies
    • 18,651 views

  23. How to make a pencil

    By xod,
    • 15 replies
    • 6,292 views

  24. Corrugated Cardboard

    By toe_head2001,
    • 5 replies
    • 3,379 views

  25. Glow Beam/Light Beam

    By Copy Cat Master,
    • 22 replies
    • 20,120 views