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Paint.NETgetpaint.netPaint.NET is image and photo editing software for Windows, featuring layers, unlimited undo, special effects, and a broad set of tools. It started as an undergraduate project mentored by Microsoft and evolved into a powerful editor maintained by Rick Brewster and dotPDN LLC, with support from an active community of tutorials and plugins. It is available as a free download and via the Windows Store, with options to donate to support ongoing development.
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Paint.NET : A Windows-only editor that is much faster and simpler than GIMP or Photoshop
Paint.NET (best for Windows beginners) – Lightweight, easy to learn, and much more capable than Microsoft Paint.
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