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
    • 382,369 views

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

    By david.atwell,
    • 79 replies
    • 278,484 views

  3. Creating a collage using layers 1 2

    By Simon Brown,
    • 37 replies
    • 156,809 views

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

    By Sarkut,
    • 25 replies
    • 133,700 views

  5. Resource Portal for New Users 1 2

    By Simon Brown,
    • 43 replies
    • 88,321 views

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

    By Mike Ryan,
    • 57 replies
    • 160,347 views

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

    By Myrddin,
    • 47 replies
    • 114,692 views

  8. How To Use Color Range effect 1 2

    By ReMake,
    • 25 replies
    • 8,417 views

  9. 2 Frame GIF Animation

    By HyReZ,
    • 21 replies
    • 800 views

  10. To Make With Shape 3D Eggs

    By Seerose,
    • 20 replies
    • 5,589 views

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

    By TheTh0mas,
    • 289 replies
    • 148,274 views

  12. Crumpled Paper Texture.

    By Pixey,
    • 20 replies
    • 3,328 views

  13. Udemy Course - Hands On Examples

    By JHG,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,601 views

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

    By InteractiveBuddy,
    • 25 replies
    • 50,778 views

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

    By Mike Ryan,
    • 51 replies
    • 31,027 views

  16. Gradient Bar Rainbow Sig

    By elizapandagirl,
    • 8 replies
    • 8,569 views

  17. The Haxxor Effect! 1 2

    By Dr. Agon,
    • 29 replies
    • 24,838 views

  18. Beginner Optical Illusion Effect (Image Heavy)

    By SH Art,
    • 10 replies
    • 23,152 views

  19. Making a lava picture/texture

    By Spaceflyer,
    • 8 replies
    • 4,384 views

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

    By welshblue,
    • 35 replies
    • 11,983 views

  21. Make REAL Clouds

    By Remii9512,
    • 12 replies
    • 11,926 views

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

    By oma,
    • 80 replies
    • 29,817 views

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

    By EvGirl,
    • 9 replies
    • 6,197 views

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

    By EvGirl,
    • 13 replies
    • 5,951 views

  25. How to make realistic Medicine Pills!

    By Light,
    • 4 replies
    • 17,908 views