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.

61 topics in this forum

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

    By david.atwell,
    • 76 replies
    • 273,017 views

  2. Creating a collage using layers

    By Simon Brown,
    • 37 replies
    • 154,543 views

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

    By Sarkut,
    • 25 replies
    • 131,154 views

  4. Resource Portal for New Users

    By Simon Brown,
    • 43 replies
    • 87,201 views

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

    By Mike Ryan,
    • 57 replies
    • 158,554 views

  6. Cutting out images

    By Simon Brown,
    • 74 replies
    • 376,696 views

  7. How to Save Your Images under Different File Types

    By Myrddin,
    • 47 replies
    • 113,218 views

  8. Color and Black and White - The Pleasantville Effect

    By TheTh0mas,
    • 289 replies
    • 146,572 views

  9. Crumpled Paper Texture.

    By Pixey,
    • 20 replies
    • 2,537 views

  10. How To Use Color Range effect

    By ReMake,
    • 22 replies
    • 6,882 views

  11. Udemy Course - Hands On Examples

    By JHG,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,189 views

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

    By InteractiveBuddy,
    • 25 replies
    • 49,378 views

  13. 11 Healthy Habits of a Paint.NET Artist - A New Habit!

    By Mike Ryan,
    • 51 replies
    • 30,481 views

  14. Gradient Bar Rainbow Sig

    By elizapandagirl,
    • 8 replies
    • 8,148 views

  15. The Haxxor Effect!

    By Dr. Agon,
    • 29 replies
    • 24,296 views

  16. Beginner Optical Illusion Effect (Image Heavy)

    By SH Art,
    • 10 replies
    • 22,593 views

  17. Making a lava picture/texture

    By Spaceflyer,
    • 8 replies
    • 3,980 views

  18. Utilising Blend Modes, Blurs, Gradients and Layers

    By welshblue,
    • 35 replies
    • 10,263 views

  19. Make REAL Clouds

    By Remii9512,
    • 12 replies
    • 11,467 views

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

    By oma,
    • 80 replies
    • 29,335 views

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

    By EvGirl,
    • 9 replies
    • 5,938 views

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

    By EvGirl,
    • 13 replies
    • 5,668 views

  23. How to make realistic Medicine Pills!

    By Light,
    • 4 replies
    • 17,492 views

  24. To Make With Shape 3D Eggs

    By Seerose,
    • 12 replies
    • 4,166 views

  25. Easy Photo Frame Rectangular Circular and Elliptical

    By Seerose,
    • 16 replies
    • 4,745 views