Paint.NET
is an image and photo manipulation application.
Every
feature and user interface element was designed to be immediately intuitive and
quickly learnable without assistance. In order to handle multiple images
easily, Paint.NET uses a tabbed document interface. The tabs display a live
thumbnail of the image instead of a text description. This makes navigation
very simple and fast.
Usually
only found on expensive or complicated professional software, layers form the
basis for a rich image composition experience. You may think of them as a stack
of transparency slides that, when viewed together at the same time, form one
image.
Many
special effects are included for enhancing and perfecting your images.
Everything from blurring, sharpening, red-eye removal, distortion, noise, and
embossing are included. Also included is our unique 3D Rotate/Zoom effect that
makes it very easy to add perspective and tilting.
Adjustments
are also included which help you tweak an image's brightness, contrast, hue,
saturation, curves, and levels. You can also convert an image to black and
white, or sepia-toned.
Paint.net is (at least in our opinion) the simplest option on the list. It still comes with a ton of powerful features like layers, adjustments, and user-created plugins, but is simple enough that complete newcomers can grasp it immediately. The features are across the top, and filters are accessible from a drop-down menu.
ReplyDeleteSome of the special effects are pretty cool: sharpen, blur, distort, emboss, etc. You can even get some Instagram-esque vintage effects in there for good measure. We don’t want to waste too much time on this one. It’s got a lot of features, an easy interface, and a simple layout. If you’re struggling with others on this list, then stick with the easiest option.