Practical Paint.Net: The Powerful No-Cost Image Editor for Microsoft Windows

By Phillip Whitt

Learn to use the most up-to-date version of Paint.NET, the free, Windows-based program for image editing. This book is ideal for PC users who find Microsoft Paint too lacking, and Photoshop or GIMP too overwhelming. ​Paint.NET is a lightweight yet capable program that's easy to navigate and is regularly updated.
You'll quickly become acquainted with this powerful, yet easy-to-learn program's features; tools, layers, adjustments, and effects. See how to correct exposure, digitally retouch and repair damaged photos, and handle a broad spectrum of photo editing tasks--even how to colorize a black-and-white image. You'll also learn how to create digital art using the Paint.NET drawing tools and effects. Practice files are provided with step-by-step instructions to jump into photo editing and art creation.

Practical Paint.NET highlights this powerful program's rich set of features and capabilities providing you thepathway for just about any kind of image editing. Join the large community behind it today
What You'll LearnUse layers, which are essential in any professional quality image editing programAcquire and install plugins to maximize Paint.NET's capabilitiesEnhance, retouch, and modify digital imagesCreate compelling digital artwork using the drawing tools and applying artistic filters
Who This Book Is For
Windows-based PC users who require the ability to edit digital images without the ongoing cost of subscription-based software, or complex open-source software. This group includes art or photography instructors (especially those in schools systems with limited budgets), small business owners, casual photographers, aspiring graphic designers, or anyone requiring a solid, basic editing program.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 148427282X
• ISBN13: 9781484272824
• Release Date: September 2021
• Publisher: Apress
• Length: 329 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"