paint.net for Windows
Paint.NET is a free image and photo editing software designed for Windows PCs. It pairs a clear, accessible interface with powerful capabilities like layers, an unlimited undo history, and a rich set of special effects. It serves as a capable bridge between basic graphic utilities and complex digital editing suites.
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- ✓ Official source (winget)
- ✓ SHA256 taken from the official repository
- ✓ Last checked: Nov. 4, 2026
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- Version
- 5.1.12
- Release date
- March 8, 2026
- License
- Proprietary (Freeware)
- Installer type
- zip
Install from the command line
How do I use this?
Type Terminal in the Start menu and open it, paste the command (Ctrl+V or right-click) and press Enter. It uses winget, Windows' own package manager, to install the program from its official source.
winget install --id dotPDN.PaintDotNet -eSHA256 (file verification)
3cd861b5af3f85bd28666d4a9017d03de237c08ad0103ee9d92b2cd921f8c867How to install
- Click the official download button on this page or execute 'winget install --id dotPDN.PaintDotNet -e' in your terminal.
- Run the downloaded installer and choose between Quick and Custom setup.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation and launch the app.
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