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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.

60 topics in this forum

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

    By InteractiveBuddy,
    • 25 replies
    • 60.9k views

  2. Gradient Bar Rainbow Sig

    By elizapandagirl,
    • 8 replies
    • 12.2k views

  3. The Haxxor Effect! 1 2

    By Dr. Agon,
    • 29 replies
    • 30.5k views

  4. Beginner Optical Illusion Effect (Image Heavy)

    By SH Art,
    • 10 replies
    • 36.5k views

  5. Making a lava picture/texture

    By Spaceflyer,
    • 8 replies
    • 8.8k views

  6. Make REAL Clouds

    By Remii9512,
    • 12 replies
    • 16.4k views

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

    By oma,
    • 78 replies
    • 36.2k views

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

    By EvGirl,
    • 9 replies
    • 8.6k views

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

    By EvGirl,
    • 11 replies
    • 9.1k views

  10. How to make realistic Medicine Pills!

    By Light,
    • 3 replies
    • 19.7k views

  11. Easy Photo Frame Rectangular Circular and Elliptical

    By Seerose,
    • 16 replies
    • 7.4k views

  12. Sticky Note

    By toe_head2001,
    • 7 replies
    • 11.4k views

  13. My Rainbow Sig Tut - By Request 1 2 3

    By LFC4EVER,
    • 62 replies
    • 43.8k views

  14. Custom Watermarks

    By toxicdj,
    • 9 replies
    • 23.6k views

  15. How to make a pencil

    By xod,
    • 15 replies
    • 11.2k views

  16. Corrugated Cardboard

    By toe_head2001,
    • 5 replies
    • 7.8k views

  17. Glow Beam/Light Beam

    By Copy Cat Master,
    • 22 replies
    • 46.5k views

  18. Isometric Projection - A Beginner's Guide

    By toe_head2001,
    • 4 replies
    • 26.2k views

  19. Adding Depth to images using Dodge and Burn layers for Highlighting and Shading

    By hippiechos,
    • 9 replies
    • 6.8k views

  20. Picture frame

    By xod,
    • 10 replies
    • 8.7k views

  21. Worm screw

    By xod,
    • 20 replies
    • 6.5k views

  22. Smoke Effects [No Plugins!] 1 2

    By FotoFactory,
    • 32 replies
    • 24.9k views

  23. Glass Ball 1 2 3 4 6

    By Sharp,
    • 136 replies
    • 105.9k views

  24. Do some abstract V3

    By MadJik,
    • 6 replies
    • 11.2k views

  25. Tutorial in French - Tutoriel en Français

    By Bondenson,
    • 9 replies
    • 6k views
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