How do I insert an image?

[NellieTheNoob]

Umm... So I saved an image on my computer and I wanna insert it, but I don't know how. I'm a noob, and I just installed Paint.net, so please help me. 

[Ego Eram Reputo]

Hi Nellie! Welcome to the forum

 

You want to insert the image..... on top of another image? if so open the main image then use Layers > import from file to add the second image. it will be automatically added as a new layer. If the second image is much larger, the canvas might be resized too. Try it and see how you get on. Feel free to report back if you have any problems.

[NinthDesertDude]

Do you mean you want to load the image? If you open paint.net and click the File tab at the top left, then click Open, you'll get a dialog box that lets you open the image. Navigate to wherever you saved the image. If you got it from the internet, it will be in a folder called Downloads.

[NellieTheNoob]

Ooh, ok. thanks!

[NellieTheNoob]

How do I mash the layers together?

Edited March 22, 2018 by NellieTheNoob
Found the answer, had another question.

[Ego Eram Reputo]

Flatten the layers into one single layer? Press Ctrl + Shift + F.

 

I suspect you might actually want to blend two images together, if so, you need to place the two images on separate layers. Then erase some of the top layer to make the bottom layer show through.

 

Here a tutorial using the Gradient Tool to make some of the upper layer transparent 

 

 

Edited March 22, 2018 by Ego Eram Reputo
Added missing SHIFT

[NellieTheNoob]

When I press Ctrl-F, it doesn't work. I'm trying to make one layer under the other, because the other layer is transparent in some places.

[NinthDesertDude]

 

Here's the full Paint.Net documentation, please look at it to help you help yourself

[NellieTheNoob]

OK, I get what your saying, but I can't get the image on the second layer. When I do, it shows the image on the top of the screen in it's own little box. When I make a new layer, and insert it there, it does the same thing.

[Ego Eram Reputo]

19 hours ago, NellieTheNoob said:

When I press Ctrl-F, it doesn't work.

 

My fault Nellie! I missed adding the Shift key. You need to press Ctrl + Shift + F to squash all the layers in to one layer.

[NellieTheNoob]

Even when I press Ctrl+Shift+F, it doesn't work. It loads for a second then stops.

[toe_head2001]

30 minutes ago, NellieTheNoob said:

Even when I press Ctrl+Shift+F, it doesn't work.

You can also Flatten via the Image menu.

 

 

31 minutes ago, NellieTheNoob said:

It loads for a second then stops.

What loads?

[NellieTheNoob]

When I press Ctrl+Shift+F, the little lading circle shows up on the tip of my mouse, then stops, and nothing happens. When I did what you said, the same thing happened.