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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. Cutting out images 1 2 3 4

    By Simon Brown,
    • 79 replies
    • 433.4k views

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

    By david.atwell,
    • 80 replies
    • 319.2k views

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

    By Mike Ryan,
    • 57 replies
    • 177.5k views

  4. Creating a collage using layers 1 2

    By Simon Brown,
    • 36 replies
    • 172.3k views

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

    By Sarkut,
    • 28 replies
    • 156.3k views

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

    By Myrddin,
    • 46 replies
    • 133.3k views

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

    By TheTh0mas,
    • 286 replies
    • 166.3k views

  8. Glass Ball 1 2 3 4 6

    By Sharp,
    • 136 replies
    • 105.8k views

  9. Download 12 tutorials in a single PDF

    By Simon Brown,
    • 21 replies
    • 88.8k views

  10. Beginner Image Merging (Image Heavy) 1 2

    By SH Art,
    • 39 replies
    • 88.6k views

  11. How to use CustomBrushesMini 1 2

    By Gansqa,
    • 34 replies
    • 72.9k views

  12. How to Clone Yourself! 1 2 3

    By S1nthora,
    • 59 replies
    • 69.6k views

  13. Make a "Wave" with Paint.NET 1 2 3 4 16

    By Europe,
    • 395 replies
    • 61.7k views

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

    By InteractiveBuddy,
    • 25 replies
    • 60.8k views

  15. Almost Realistic Fluffy Clouds 1 2

    By Goonfella,
    • 27 replies
    • 51.6k views

  16. Glow Beam/Light Beam

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

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

    By LFC4EVER,
    • 62 replies
    • 43.8k views

  18. 11 Healthy Habits of a Paint.NET Artist - A New Habit! 1 2 3

    By Mike Ryan,
    • 52 replies
    • 38.1k views

  19. Beginner Optical Illusion Effect (Image Heavy)

    By SH Art,
    • 10 replies
    • 36.5k views

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

    By oma,
    • 78 replies
    • 36.2k views

  21. The Haxxor Effect! 1 2

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

  22. Isometric Projection - A Beginner's Guide

    By toe_head2001,
    • 4 replies
    • 26.2k views

  23. Spliced frames

    By Iwonder_who,
    • 13 replies
    • 25k views

  24. Smoke Effects [No Plugins!] 1 2

    By FotoFactory,
    • 32 replies
    • 24.9k views

  25. Custom Watermarks

    By toxicdj,
    • 9 replies
    • 23.6k views
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