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.

55 topics in this forum

  1. Cutting out images 1 2 3 4

    By Simon Brown,
    • 76 replies
    • 393,772 views

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

    By david.atwell,
    • 79 replies
    • 285,671 views

  3. Creating a collage using layers 1 2

    By Simon Brown,
    • 37 replies
    • 159,886 views

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

    By Sarkut,
    • 25 replies
    • 137,510 views

  5. Resource Portal for New Users 1 2

    By Simon Brown,
    • 43 replies
    • 90,161 views

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

    By Mike Ryan,
    • 57 replies
    • 163,189 views

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

    By Myrddin,
    • 46 replies
    • 117,345 views

  8. "the wire bullet" nice and a bit easy.

    By Superferd,
    • 6 replies
    • 7,769 views

  9. 11 Healthy Habits of a Paint.NET Artist - A New Habit! 1 2 3

    By Mike Ryan,
    • 52 replies
    • 32,210 views

  10. How To Use Color Range effect 1 2

    By ReMake,
    • 25 replies
    • 10,729 views

  11. 2 Frame GIF Animation

    By HyReZ,
    • 21 replies
    • 1,521 views

  12. To Make With Shape 3D Eggs

    By Seerose,
    • 20 replies
    • 6,335 views

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

    By TheTh0mas,
    • 289 replies
    • 150,332 views

  14. Crumpled Paper Texture.

    By Pixey,
    • 20 replies
    • 4,445 views

  15. Udemy Course - Hands On Examples

    By JHG,
    • 8 replies
    • 2,118 views

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

    By InteractiveBuddy,
    • 25 replies
    • 52,999 views

  17. Gradient Bar Rainbow Sig

    By elizapandagirl,
    • 8 replies
    • 8,967 views

  18. The Haxxor Effect! 1 2

    By Dr. Agon,
    • 29 replies
    • 25,730 views

  19. Beginner Optical Illusion Effect (Image Heavy)

    By SH Art,
    • 10 replies
    • 24,412 views

  20. Making a lava picture/texture

    By Spaceflyer,
    • 8 replies
    • 4,955 views

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

    By welshblue,
    • 35 replies
    • 12,842 views

  22. Make REAL Clouds

    By Remii9512,
    • 12 replies
    • 12,556 views

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

    By oma,
    • 80 replies
    • 30,477 views

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

    By EvGirl,
    • 9 replies
    • 6,717 views

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

    By EvGirl,
    • 13 replies
    • 6,652 views