Free and Highly Functional! Features and Appeal of the Image Editing Software 'paint.net'

Introduces the appeal of the free and highly functional image editing software paint.net. It is packed with useful features not found in the standard Windows Paint, such as layers, transparency adjustment, and various effects. Clearly explains its lightweight and intuitive operation features, as well as the installation steps for the free version.

I would like to introduce paint.net, an image editing software that I often use during my development work.

Useful Features Not Found in Standard Windows Paint

Can handle transparency and opacity
Can automatically select complex areas
Can handle layers
Can adjust levels, brightness, contrast, etc.
Can apply various effects (blur, distort, noise, etc.)

Other Features

Free to use
Relatively lightweight and fast
Intuitive to use with few quirks
Supports multiple languages, including Japanese

It is a highly functional yet easy-to-use software. I myself haven’t mastered all of its features yet.

Installation

https://www.getpaint.net/download.html

If you wish to choose the free version, please click the red framed area at the link below.

Installing via the Microsoft Store is paid, but it seems to enable automatic updates. Even with the free version, you will be notified of the latest updates, so updating is relatively smooth.