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.

55 topics in this forum

  1. Cutting out images

    By Simon Brown,
    • 75 replies
    • 378,200 views

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

    By david.atwell,
    • 79 replies
    • 275,467 views

  3. Creating a collage using layers

    By Simon Brown,
    • 37 replies
    • 155,573 views

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

    By Sarkut,
    • 25 replies
    • 132,166 views

  5. Resource Portal for New Users

    By Simon Brown,
    • 43 replies
    • 87,654 views

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

    By Mike Ryan,
    • 57 replies
    • 159,315 views

  7. How to Save Your Images under Different File Types

    By Myrddin,
    • 47 replies
    • 113,719 views

  8. To Make With Shape 3D Eggs

    By Seerose,
    • 20 replies
    • 5,110 views

  9. Color and Black and White - The Pleasantville Effect

    By TheTh0mas,
    • 289 replies
    • 147,431 views

  10. Crumpled Paper Texture.

    By Pixey,
    • 20 replies
    • 2,884 views

  11. How To Use Color Range effect

    By ReMake,
    • 22 replies
    • 7,249 views

  12. Udemy Course - Hands On Examples

    By JHG,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,336 views

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

    By InteractiveBuddy,
    • 25 replies
    • 49,914 views

  14. 11 Healthy Habits of a Paint.NET Artist - A New Habit!

    By Mike Ryan,
    • 51 replies
    • 30,733 views

  15. Gradient Bar Rainbow Sig

    By elizapandagirl,
    • 8 replies
    • 8,331 views

  16. The Haxxor Effect!

    By Dr. Agon,
    • 29 replies
    • 24,508 views

  17. Beginner Optical Illusion Effect (Image Heavy)

    By SH Art,
    • 10 replies
    • 22,814 views

  18. Making a lava picture/texture

    By Spaceflyer,
    • 8 replies
    • 4,154 views

  19. Utilising Blend Modes, Blurs, Gradients and Layers

    By welshblue,
    • 35 replies
    • 10,493 views

  20. Make REAL Clouds

    By Remii9512,
    • 12 replies
    • 11,635 views

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

    By oma,
    • 80 replies
    • 29,549 views

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

    By EvGirl,
    • 9 replies
    • 6,039 views

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

    By EvGirl,
    • 13 replies
    • 5,775 views

  24. How to make realistic Medicine Pills!

    By Light,
    • 4 replies
    • 17,660 views

  25. Easy Photo Frame Rectangular Circular and Elliptical

    By Seerose,
    • 16 replies
    • 4,860 views