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
    • 384,086 views

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

    By david.atwell,
    • 79 replies
    • 279,849 views

  3. Creating a collage using layers 1 2

    By Simon Brown,
    • 37 replies
    • 157,397 views

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

    By Sarkut,
    • 25 replies
    • 134,318 views

  5. Resource Portal for New Users 1 2

    By Simon Brown,
    • 43 replies
    • 88,664 views

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

    By Mike Ryan,
    • 57 replies
    • 160,928 views

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

    By Myrddin,
    • 47 replies
    • 115,191 views

  8. How To Use Color Range effect 1 2

    By ReMake,
    • 25 replies
    • 8,943 views

  9. 2 Frame GIF Animation

    By HyReZ,
    • 21 replies
    • 926 views

  10. To Make With Shape 3D Eggs

    By Seerose,
    • 20 replies
    • 5,745 views

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

    By TheTh0mas,
    • 289 replies
    • 148,600 views

  12. Crumpled Paper Texture.

    By Pixey,
    • 20 replies
    • 3,533 views

  13. Udemy Course - Hands On Examples

    By JHG,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,700 views

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

    By InteractiveBuddy,
    • 25 replies
    • 51,153 views

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

    By Mike Ryan,
    • 51 replies
    • 31,130 views

  16. Gradient Bar Rainbow Sig

    By elizapandagirl,
    • 8 replies
    • 8,649 views

  17. The Haxxor Effect! 1 2

    By Dr. Agon,
    • 29 replies
    • 24,949 views

  18. Beginner Optical Illusion Effect (Image Heavy)

    By SH Art,
    • 10 replies
    • 23,316 views

  19. Making a lava picture/texture

    By Spaceflyer,
    • 8 replies
    • 4,480 views

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

    By welshblue,
    • 35 replies
    • 12,109 views

  21. Make REAL Clouds

    By Remii9512,
    • 12 replies
    • 12,036 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
    • 6,265 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
    • 18,010 views