Paint.NET questions & answers

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Question by Stupido w.
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September 19, 2024

The latest version of Paint.net (5.013 I think?) crashes every time I try to open it. I have Windows 11.

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Question by kamros70
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January 25, 2022

Export PNG morp exports only two pictures. (only the first and the last).
Morph Sequence makes only 9 PNG .(only the first picture)

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Question by Guest
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September 8, 2015
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Answer by Alex Urbach

The Paint.NET application used the built-in fonts which means the process of installing fonts is exactly the same as the default one in Windows. You should know that Paint.NET only works with TrueType Fonts (.ttf files) and not with OTF (Open Type Fonts). Even if you can install OTF files, they won't be available for using in Paint.NET. Download the fonts and then go to Start > Run > fonts. Drag and drop the TTF files in the window that will open and then restart Paint.NET. You can select the fonts after you activate the Text tool to type something.

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Question by paul rush
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November 13, 2008

I downloaded Paint.NET 3.36 without issues. I tried to open it yesterday and it suggested me to download a newer version. I clicked OK and it started to download, but then it stopped saying that there are some missing files. I want to completely remove the application so I can install the new one. I have Windows Vista as operating system. Can you help?

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Answer by paul rush

I figured out how to remove the defective version, now which one should I download that will work with Vista?

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Question by Guest
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May 13, 2008

Which is the latest free version of Paint.NET?

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Answer by Guest

all versions of paint.net are free and V3.31 is the latest one

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Question by Jadesqr
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November 25, 2014

Software Informer insists my Paint.NET is out of date, but the Paint.NET.4.0.3install' will not work as it insists it is for Windows 7 SP1 and above and will not load. I am running Vista. See: previous Jadesqr question.

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Answer by Julia Bocchetta

Software Informer provides updates to the installed application. It doesn't detect your installed operating system to provide updates based on these requirements. Whenever there is an update for one of the applications installed, you should be notified. To stop this notification, click the application in Software Informer then right click it and select Ignore this update and you shouldn't be prompted to update again. Use the image below to see exactly.

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Question by Jadesqr
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July 19, 2014

The update says it's for Windows 7 SP1, but I'm running Vista. Why am I getting an "Update" notice?

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Answer by Sean Hill

It doesn't matter if it's for Windows 7 SP1 because it will also work for you. These updates aren't released just for one version of Windows. You can apply the update every time there is one notifying you. Keeping the software updated ensures that you have latest features and bug fixes.

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Question by Guest
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September 8, 2015

How to make an animated gif with Paint.NET? What image formats are suitable for creating GIFs in this program?

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Answer by Robert Polubinski

There are two ways you can use to create an animated GIF. Keep in mind that a GIF uses frames and you will need many frames if you want a complex animation.

  1. Use a plug-in called Paint.NET Animated Gif Plugin. Load the plug-in, add the pictures and then you can use it to export to GIF.

  2. Create Frame1, Frame2, Frame3, Frame4, Frame5, etc and join all of them in successive order using an application called UnFREEz.

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Question by Guest
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September 8, 2015

Where can I find the list of program's photo effects? Does the developer provide the instructions of how to use them?

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Answer by Sean Hill

You can find the list of the program's photo effects together with the complete description of its menu by accessing the developer's website. Each effect and menu has a tiny description and examples of use but more detailed description of the use of these functions can't be made as this is a creative software and each user has its own ways to use them.

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Question by Guest
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September 8, 2015

Please, help me find and install the most useful plugins for the Paint.NET application.

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Answer by Alex Urbach

You can download and install plug-ins from the dedicated forum created by the Paint.NET developers.


Support forum: http://forums.getpaint.net/index.php?/forum/7-plugins-publishing-only/


This is the standard and the simplest method of plugin installation:

  • Download the plug-in in the ZIP/RAR format.
  • Extract it to a location of choice, then copy its contents.
  • Navigate to where the Paint.Net is installed and paste the files in the correct directory (most used is Effects folder).
  • Restart Paint.NET and the plugins will be available for usage.

If you can't see them, navigate to the installation folder and right click the DLL files, then use Unblock.

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