What this book covers

Chapter 1, Welcome to Paint.NET, will cover a quick overview of Paint.NET, some of its functions, and how to install the program using a step-by-step approach.

Chapter 2, The Paint.NET Workspace, goes over the main window and functions of Paint.NET. It provides an overview of the main work area where we edit a picture.

Chapter 3, The Tools in Paint.NET, explains the different tools such as selection and move tools that are available in the main toolbar.

Chapter 4, Image Resizing and Editing, covers basic image editing, resizing, and removal of a background for advanced image processing.

Chapter 5, Adjustments, explains the various adjustment options such as Auto-Level, Hue, and Saturation that are available with Paint.NET.

Chapter 6, Working with Effects, covers all of the effects that you can apply to a photo. You will also learn how to apply effects differently to make your photo stand out.

Chapter 7, Working with Layers, covers how layers work in Paint.NET. You will learn how to merge different layers, delete layers, and how to adjust them.

Chapter 8, Supercharging Paint.NET, explains how you can extend Paint.NET using plugins to make it more useful. You will also learn how you can contribute to Paint.NET 's development.