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
    • 384,121 views

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

    By david.atwell,
    • 79 replies
    • 279,888 views

  3. Creating a collage using layers 1 2

    By Simon Brown,
    • 37 replies
    • 157,410 views

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

    By Sarkut,
    • 25 replies
    • 134,339 views

  5. Resource Portal for New Users 1 2

    By Simon Brown,
    • 43 replies
    • 88,676 views

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

    By Mike Ryan,
    • 57 replies
    • 160,943 views

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

    By Myrddin,
    • 47 replies
    • 115,201 views

  8. How To Use Color Range effect 1 2

    By ReMake,
    • 25 replies
    • 8,958 views

  9. 2 Frame GIF Animation

    By HyReZ,
    • 21 replies
    • 933 views

  10. To Make With Shape 3D Eggs

    By Seerose,
    • 20 replies
    • 5,746 views

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

    By TheTh0mas,
    • 289 replies
    • 148,609 views

  12. Crumpled Paper Texture.

    By Pixey,
    • 20 replies
    • 3,535 views

  13. Udemy Course - Hands On Examples

    By JHG,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,706 views

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

    By InteractiveBuddy,
    • 25 replies
    • 51,155 views

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

    By Mike Ryan,
    • 51 replies
    • 31,134 views

  16. Gradient Bar Rainbow Sig

    By elizapandagirl,
    • 8 replies
    • 8,650 views

  17. The Haxxor Effect! 1 2

    By Dr. Agon,
    • 29 replies
    • 24,955 views

  18. Beginner Optical Illusion Effect (Image Heavy)

    By SH Art,
    • 10 replies
    • 23,321 views

  19. Making a lava picture/texture

    By Spaceflyer,
    • 8 replies
    • 4,485 views

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

    By welshblue,
    • 35 replies
    • 12,116 views

  21. Make REAL Clouds

    By Remii9512,
    • 12 replies
    • 12,039 views

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

    By oma,
    • 80 replies
    • 29,929 views

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

    By EvGirl,
    • 9 replies
    • 6,266 views

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

    By EvGirl,
    • 13 replies
    • 6,233 views

  25. How to make realistic Medicine Pills!

    By Light,
    • 4 replies
    • 18,012 views