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
    • 385,906 views

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

    By david.atwell,
    • 79 replies
    • 281,237 views

  3. Creating a collage using layers 1 2

    By Simon Brown,
    • 37 replies
    • 158,013 views

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

    By Sarkut,
    • 25 replies
    • 134,980 views

  5. Resource Portal for New Users 1 2

    By Simon Brown,
    • 43 replies
    • 88,922 views

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

    By Mike Ryan,
    • 57 replies
    • 161,428 views

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

    By Myrddin,
    • 47 replies
    • 115,613 views

  8. 11 Healthy Habits of a Paint.NET Artist - A New Habit! 1 2 3

    By Mike Ryan,
    • 52 replies
    • 31,555 views

  9. How To Use Color Range effect 1 2

    By ReMake,
    • 25 replies
    • 9,444 views

  10. 2 Frame GIF Animation

    By HyReZ,
    • 21 replies
    • 1,040 views

  11. To Make With Shape 3D Eggs

    By Seerose,
    • 20 replies
    • 5,885 views

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

    By TheTh0mas,
    • 289 replies
    • 149,109 views

  13. Crumpled Paper Texture.

    By Pixey,
    • 20 replies
    • 3,712 views

  14. Udemy Course - Hands On Examples

    By JHG,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,795 views

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

    By InteractiveBuddy,
    • 25 replies
    • 51,513 views

  16. Gradient Bar Rainbow Sig

    By elizapandagirl,
    • 8 replies
    • 8,717 views

  17. The Haxxor Effect! 1 2

    By Dr. Agon,
    • 29 replies
    • 25,204 views

  18. Beginner Optical Illusion Effect (Image Heavy)

    By SH Art,
    • 10 replies
    • 23,562 views

  19. Making a lava picture/texture

    By Spaceflyer,
    • 8 replies
    • 4,577 views

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

    By welshblue,
    • 35 replies
    • 12,291 views

  21. Make REAL Clouds

    By Remii9512,
    • 12 replies
    • 12,155 views

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

    By oma,
    • 80 replies
    • 30,009 views

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

    By EvGirl,
    • 9 replies
    • 6,467 views

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

    By EvGirl,
    • 13 replies
    • 6,309 views

  25. How to make realistic Medicine Pills!

    By Light,
    • 4 replies
    • 18,112 views