How to make a text as layer?

[Hadden]

Hi again

 

It's possible to create text as layers with some kind of plugin?

So I can use rotate, resize and object alignment (which is very useful) also with them.

(A bit like shape tool behave).

[Reptillian]

No. There's that plugin for text, but it's not the same level. And then, there's the default text tool. My question is that if we're talking about utilizing vectors or just simply manipulating a rasterized layer. If it about manipulating vectors, then one would have to redirect you to another software that actually supports text vector layers. If it about using a rasterized layer, well, you can create new layer, use the default text tool or that plugin, and then use rectangle select, then click blue arrow to do transform. Alignment probably isn't possible. If it vectors, then you would need to use another software like Krita, Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign, Inkscape, Scribus, Affinity Photo/Designer, Inkscape... Cheapest and best option for text layer support is clearly Inkscape and Scribus.

Edited January 19, 2019 by Reptillian

[Hadden]

2 minutes ago, Reptillian said:

if we're talking about utilizing vectors or just simply manipulating a rasterized layer.

 

Well, I'm used to manipulate text as vector... but if it's possible to achieve a similar behaviour as rasterized layer/object still could be fine.

[Reptillian]

2 minutes ago, Hadden said:

 

Well, I'm used to manipulate text as vector... but if it's possible to achieve a similar behaviour as rasterized layer/object still could be fine.

You will never have the same precision as vectors (not even close no matter the resolution), but you can use rectangle select and then blue arrow after you create your text.

[Hadden]

Thanks, I'll try the procedure and/or look for a companion editor when need to manipulate text

[Ego Eram Reputo]

1 hour ago, Hadden said:

Hi again

 

It's possible to create text as layers with some kind of plugin?

So I can use rotate, resize and object alignment (which is very useful) also with them.

(A bit like shape tool behave).

I may be missing a something, but why not just put your text on a transparent layer?

[HyReZ]

Here are links from the Plugin Index that relate to text manipulation.
You can install the ones that interest you and apply them on your dedicated text layer.
 

Base 64 filetype 14 Jul 2013null54

Loads and saves Base64 encoded images. Only BMP and PNG format images can be saved. The format of the text file is UTF8.

FiletypeActiveUntestedN/ABase64FileType.dll

BoltBait's Meme Maker 16 Aug 2016BoltBait

Quickly and easily make internet memes by overlayng text with the correct styling. Separate DLL available (3.5.11) or found in BoltBait's plugin pack (4.0.6+)See also: #113220

EffectActive3.5.x, 4.0xEffects > PhotoMemeMaker.dll

Buttons 11 Feb 2009MadJik

Create beautiful colored buttons with or without text & symbols. Now with border width & text AA. Found in Magical Plugins Megapack.See also: #7186

EffectActive3.5.x, 4.0xEffects > RenderBoutons.dll

CSV (comma separated values) Filetype 28 Mar 2015Ego Eram Reputo

Saves the image as a text file containing the pixel RGBA information in numeric format. Found in EER's Plugin Pack.See also: #110145

FiletypeActive4.0+N/ACSVFiletype.dll

Circle Text 28 Sep 2009dpy

Writes text into a circle, or on an angle. Found in dpy's PackSee also: #16643

EffectActive3.5.x, 4.0xEffects > Text FormationsCircleText.dll

Circular Text 07 Sep 2018xod

Render text as if it was printed in a circle of constant radius.

EffectActive4.1+Effects > Text FormationsCircularText.dll

Dpy's Pack 26 Oct 2009dpy

Effects: Black and Alpha+, Color Balance+, Multi-Threshold, Rotate_Zoom+, Perspective Effect, AA's Assistant, Metallize, Text+, Circle Text, Rotate Text, Spiral Text & Wave Text, Speech Bubble, 1px Expansion, Alpha to 0, Alpha to 255

Plugin PackActive3.5.10N/AN/A

Editable Text v1.0 28 May 2008Simon Brown

Note: Beta. Alternative text-tool that includes editable text. Works by using Steganography to store the details of the text in the text layer. Formerly: Re-Editable Text (BETA). Found in Simon Brown's Plugin Pack.See also: #15218

EffectActive3.5.x, 4.0xEffects > ToolsEditableText.dll & EditableText.pdb

ImageInText 22 Oct 2017xod

Creates text mask using the source layer as the text fill, alternatively creates transparent text within the source layer

EffectActive4.0.19+Effects > Text FormationsImageInText.dll

MyCreaLogo 16 Feb 2017roro69

NB: French language plugin. Creates wordart syle text transformations. Many options.

EffectActive4.0.13+Effects > CreaTexteRogers.dll

Outlined / Gradient text 21 Feb 2018xod

Renders text to the active layer with options to outline and gradient fill the text.

EffectActive4.0.21+Effects > Text FormationsOutlinedGradientText.dll

Rotate Text 26 Oct 2009dpy

Write text to the canvas at an angle. The dll named RotateTextSUI.dll is enhanced for larger displays. Found in dpy's PackSee also: #16643

EffectActive3.5.x, 4.0xEffects > Text FormationsRotateText.dll or RotateTextSUI.dll

Spaced Text 08 Mar 2017simmetric

Text rendering plugin which supports kerning & line spacing as well as a slew of basic word processing effects. Does not support OTF fonts. Jusitify option added 4 Aug 2017.

EffectActive4.0.12+Effects > Text FormationsSpacedTextPlugin.dll & SpacedTextPlugin.pdb

Speech Bubble 21 Mar 2010dpy

Write speech bubbles and text directly to the canvas. Found in dpy's PackSee also: #16643

EffectActive3.5.x, 4.0xEffects > Text FormationsSpeechBubble.dll

Spiral Text ver 1.2 10 Oct 2009dpy

Writes text on a spiral. Found in dpy's PackSee also: #16643

EffectActive3.5.x, 4.0xEffects > Text FormationsSpiralText.dll

TR's Monolithic (3D Text Generator) 27 Apr 2016TechnoRobbo

Creates monolithic (slab-like) text using an installed font as a base. Think word-art for paint.net. Many options include a range of color options, lighting, pitch, yaw and roll, size, zoom, etc… Bug fix release for PDN 4.1.x by toe_head2001

EffectActive4.0.8+Effects > Text FormationsTRsMonolithic.dll

Text Pro (free trial) 19 Nov 2009romein

Impressive Word Art package for paint.net. Registration is required to remove watermark protection.

EffectActive3.5.10Effects >TextPro.dll

Text Steganography BETA 18 Jan 2008I Like Pi

Encodes hidden text within an image. The plugin is also needed to view the text. Note: Beta status.

EffectActiveUntestedEffects > SteganographyTextSteganography.dll

Text Window 26 Aug 2015toe_head2001

Renders a string of text to the layer or selection. String can be repeated, offset & a specific font specified. For PDN 3.5 version see post #21 in the thread.

EffectActive3.5.x, 4.0xEffects > Text FormationsTextWindow.dll

Text+ 21 Aug 2012dpy

Render text specifying line spacing, location, direction, color and font pitch. Useful for when you need precise placement of text.

EffectActive3.5.x, 4.0xEffects > Text FormationsTextplus.dll

Wave Text v1.0 25 Oct 2009dpy

Writes a string of text along a sine curve. The dll named WaveTextSUI.dll is enhanced for larger displays. Found in dpy's PackSee also: #16643

EffectActive3.5.x, 4.0xEffects > Text FormationsWaveText.dll or WaveTextSUI.dll

XY Coords 03 Aug 2007MadJik

Creates a grid with the text giving the position of the cell in this grid with X,Y coords. Useful to understand the transformation done by other distort effects. Found in Magical Plugins Megapack.See also: #7186

EffectActive3.5.x, 4.0xEffects > RenderXYCoords.dll

toe_head2001's Plugin Pack 10 Jul 2016toe_head2001

Adjustments: SubLCD. Effects: Gaussian Blur (Clamped), Screen Pixel, Blur Fill, Inset Box Shadow, Barcode, Bulletin Board Trim,Coordinate Plane Points, Gingham, Isometric Cuboid, Jigsaw Puzzle, Pie Chart, Postage Stamp, Ruler, Spoked Wheel, Tartan, Tattersall, Two-point Perspective, Radius Corners & Text Window. Available as stand-alone dll's or can be installed with custom exe installer.

Plugin PackActive4.0.10+N/AN/A

 

Edited January 19, 2019 by HyReZ

[HyReZ]

@Hadden

Using a vector graphics app for text effect generation is great, but remember once the text is imported into Paint.NET it will become rasterized (converted to pixelized images). Inkscape is the king of free vector graphics apps. (it is also great at vectorizing raster images and that is what I use it for the most.)