BoltBait

That's not a screenshot of Paint.NET... so we can't help you. Try turning off Nvidia's Image Sharpening: https://forums.getpaint.net/topic/115457-paintdotnet-425-issue-with-image-sharpening-setting-for-nvidia-driver-44112/?do=findComment&comment=564635

You could try this plugin: Version 1.1 now allows for more than just text.

The IndirectUI system does not support tabs.

This is the reason for the checkbox at the top of the UI. Create your text before running the plugin. You can rotate it to any angle you want. I could keep adding features forever and the UI would quickly become to tall to use. So, instead, I added some flexibility (object checkbox and clipboard texture) to the UI so that I would not limit creativity.

My Effects > Fill > With Clipboard does this. After generating a VS solution from the CodeLab script, I made the following changes: //Surface sourceSurface1 = this.EnvironmentParameters.SourceSurface; //Bitmap bitmap1 = sourceSurface1.CreateAliasedBitmap(); ImageResource imageResource1 = ImageResource.FromImage(new Bitmap(typeof(FillFromClipboardEffectPlugin), "BlankCanvas.png")); configUI.SetPropertyControlValue(PropertyNames.Amount1, ControlInfoPropertyNames.StaticImageUnderlay, imageResource1); BlankCanvas.png is an 81x81 bitmap that is completely white. Just include in project and set to Embedded Resource.

Version 1.1 has been released! New features: Reorganize the UI into 4 logical sections Added lots of textures including Tiger, Zebra, Snake, etc. - Thanks to @welshblue Added ability to zoom in and out from the textures Added "soft light" algorithm (does not look good with Chrome, but it does with everything else) Added ability to apply 3D textures to existing objects (instead of text) - Suggestion from @Ego Eram Reputo Added "rules" to the UI--controls are disabled when they would not effect the current choices Added more examples to the initial post

Click on the line tool: Click and hold where you want the line to start, drag your mouse to where you want to line to end and let go of the mouse button. If you want to automatically limit the line to 15* angles, try holding down the shift key while drawing your line.

If your D drive is removable, that’s not a valid target.

If you're just trying to feather the edges, try one of the plugins in my plugin pack. I even have one that doesn't require transparency to work. Just use the magic wand to select the white area and use Effects > Selection > Blur selection edge

It is something that works today. Rick has WAY more issues to deal with before getting to items this far down his priority list.

Just output 2 palettes.

Turn off Nvidia's Image Sharpening: https://forums.getpaint.net/topic/115457-paintdotnet-425-issue-with-image-sharpening-setting-for-nvidia-driver-44112/?do=findComment&comment=564635

Just install it by downloading the zip file to your desktop. Right-click on the zip file and click “Properties” then “unblock” the file and click the apply button. Unzip the zip file to your desktop and run the included install batch file.

When you select a rectangle, that limits your changes to that area. If you want to paint or place text outside of your selection, you'll need to press Ctrl+D to deselect first.

This plugin requires Paint.NET v4.2.9 (or beyond) so you'll need to upgrade to the latest version before you can enjoy it.

Version 1.1 (Requires Paint.NET v4.2.9+) Creative Text Pro takes the fonts on your system and uses them to create professional looking 3D text. The available controls allow you to customize your text to infinite possibilities! If you have ever wondered how to make 3D text in Paint.NET... Or, how to make gold text in Paint.NET... Or, how to make chrome text in Paint.NET... this is the plugin for you! Creative Text Pro includes 6 black-and-white algorithms that can be adjusted and/or colorized, including: Normal, Subtle, Dark, Chrome, Light, and Bright. The lighting direction for highlights/shadows on the letters is completely adjustable to any angle. Creative Text Pro also includes 45 seamless textures that can be applied to the text: Those textures can be rotated and the colors adjusted for near infinite possibilities! For example, texture Rust 2 can be color corrected to green for a nice "moss" texture. Turtle can be color corrected to orange for a nice giraffe effect. The Gold Foil texture can be color corrected to purple for a nice purple foil effect... etc. OK, but you said "infinite", where's the rest? Ha! OK, the rest are up to you! The last option in the variation/texture drop-down box is Clipboard. So, any image you have on your clipboard can be applied to the text, rotated, and color corrected. Infinite! The UI has 4 sections Objects Also, if you want to apply the 3D effect to an existing object instead of text, check the box at the top of the UI: Where did my background go? Text should always be rendered to a separate layer, that way shadows can be added behind it and you can move the text where it needs to go. In that light, text rendered by this plugin is placed on a transparent background. You're welcome. How do I add more fonts? Where is my favorite font, it's not listed? Creative Text Pro uses the fonts that are already installed on your system. However, not all of your fonts may be compatible with this plugin, so only those fonts that will work are shown in the font drop-down box. Generally, fonts need to be True Type (TTF) files that support Normal rendering. (Fonts that only support Italics are not included.) Brought to you by: and Download: This is now part of my plugin pack, you can download it there: Go There! Donate Once installed, you will find it in Effects > Text Formations > Creative Text Pro menu. This plugin is professional grade and a ton of time was taken to make it. Won't you consider donating? If you can't afford to donate (I totally understand), how about just a "like" on this post? Source Code: Included here is a stripped down version, just so you plugin authors can see how it works. Hopefully, this code will inspire you to do something great! Credit: I could never have written this plugin by myself. So, many thanks goes out to the development team: @BoltBait wrote the plugin @welshblue supplied the creative algorithm, the icon, and many seamless textures @toe_head2001 supplied the font filtering code @Ego Eram Reputo supplied valuable feedback, encouragement, and testing Enjoy. 😎

Not even close. That is just one example of what it can do... it is quite the plugin.

I'm working with Welshblue on a new text rendering plugin... Should be out sometime this weekend.

I'm running the latest version of Paint.NET 4.2.9 and I was able to open your pdn files just fine... no errors... all layers intact.

Careful. We are not here to do your work for you. We will teach you how to use Paint.NET. But, asking for someone to do your work for you (even if paid) is strictly against forum policy. There is a link to the forum rules near the top of every page. I recommend you read them.

Bug reports are ALWAYS welcome.

If a restart is required, then a restart really is required—let it restart.

Yes, there are lots of them here: https://forums.getpaint.net/forum/44-plugin-packs/

CodeLab 5.2 Released This is only for Paint.NET 4.2.9+! Small (but important) update today... Changes: ▪ Fix Pan Slider Default (BoltBait) ▪ Improved File New Template code (BoltBait) ▪ Updated default script for Paint.NET v4.2.9 (BoltBait) ▪ Various code cleanups (toe_head2001) Grab the CodeLab DLL here: https://www.boltbait.com/pdn/CodeLab/

A new build of CodeLab (v5.2) is now available to support this release of Paint.NET. More info: https://forums.getpaint.net/topic/880-codelab-v52-for-advanced-users-released-january-31-2020/?do=findComment&comment=567769