Paint.net
Wednesday, February 20, 2008 by Duke261 | Discussion: Community
I am searching for a Graphics Editor program that I can afford. Came across Paint.net as it is free. Wondering if anyone uses it and what your opionion of the program is. I found it ok but wish it had better help files. I'm sure most use Photoshop but it is too expensive for my blood. Any thoughts on Paint.net anyone?
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angus1949
Reply #22 Friday, February 22, 2008 9:58 AM
Duke,
I agree with Zubaz. I have GimpShop loaded and it has a much better UI. Not as overwhelming as Photoshop but it has a lot of plug-ins, etc. They also have a community forum. You can Download here:
http://www.gimpshop.com/download.shtml
Good luck with your search for a product. I have the same problems with the cost of many good graphics programs. Don't necessarily limit yourself to just one program either.
Reply #22 Friday, February 22, 2008 9:58 AM
The GIMP *can* be overwhelming. If you are familiar with Paintshop you can try GimpShop for a more consistant UI.
Duke,
I agree with Zubaz. I have GimpShop loaded and it has a much better UI. Not as overwhelming as Photoshop but it has a lot of plug-ins, etc. They also have a community forum. You can Download here:
http://www.gimpshop.com/download.shtml
Good luck with your search for a product. I have the same problems with the cost of many good graphics programs. Don't necessarily limit yourself to just one program either.
BONEHEADdb
Reply #23 Friday, February 22, 2008 10:40 AM
Reply #23 Friday, February 22, 2008 10:40 AM
I use four programs for different operations, but PDN is my main one. I've never had it crash on me. It's free so ya can't go wrong.
Duke261
Reply #24 Friday, February 22, 2008 10:44 AM
Reply #24 Friday, February 22, 2008 10:44 AM
Angus,
I was fooling around with GimpShop but I couldn't get help files...I could get the latter edition help files for the GIMP but GimpShop wouldn't install them. What did you do for help files?
I was fooling around with GimpShop but I couldn't get help files...I could get the latter edition help files for the GIMP but GimpShop wouldn't install them. What did you do for help files?
angus1949
Reply #25 Friday, February 22, 2008 10:53 AM
Reply #25 Friday, February 22, 2008 10:53 AM
Going to the forums is the best, just like here. You can access them at the page I listed.
Koasati
Reply #26 Friday, February 22, 2008 12:04 PM
I think you meant if you're familar with 'Photoshop'.... GIMPshop is nothing like Paint Shop Pro.
Reply #26 Friday, February 22, 2008 12:04 PM
The GIMP *can* be overwhelming. If you are familiar with Paintshop you can try GimpShop for a more consistant UI.
I think you meant if you're familar with 'Photoshop'.... GIMPshop is nothing like Paint Shop Pro.
ZubaZ
Reply #27 Friday, February 22, 2008 12:18 PM
Yes, that is what I meant.
Reply #27 Friday, February 22, 2008 12:18 PM
I think you meant if you're familar with 'Photoshop'.... GIMPshop is nothing like Paint Shop Pro.
Doh!!Yes, that is what I meant.
TOMPCpl
Reply #28 Friday, February 22, 2008 12:48 PM
Reply #28 Friday, February 22, 2008 12:48 PM
I was using Paint.NET for my old cursors. It's pretty good!
angus1949
Reply #29 Saturday, February 23, 2008 10:15 AM
Reply #29 Saturday, February 23, 2008 10:15 AM
Has anyone tried Inkscape? I've installed but haven't used it yet, however it does have tuts and help included. It's open source and available here: http://www.inkscape.org/download/?lang=en
XX
Reply #30 Saturday, February 23, 2008 2:57 PM
Reply #30 Saturday, February 23, 2008 2:57 PM
Yeah. I always use Inkscape for my vector graphic needs. It's highly recommanded, but it can't do raster graphics stuff like PS can. It depends on your needs.
Uvah
Reply #31 Saturday, February 23, 2008 3:09 PM
Reply #31 Saturday, February 23, 2008 3:09 PM
Paint.Net is very good...better than Gimp I think. I tried the gradients on Gimp and they pale in comparison to Paint. Net. Version 3.0 is the one I have. Learning curve is much simpler than Gimp and I agree with Duke 261...GimpShop is too much of a pain in the rear. Version 2.0 of Gimp isn't too bad but...Paint. Net blows it away.
Xiandi
Reply #32 Saturday, February 23, 2008 6:53 PM
FYI: You can import gradients on GIMP or make your own.
Reply #32 Saturday, February 23, 2008 6:53 PM
I tried the gradients on Gimp and they pale in comparison to Paint. Net. .
FYI: You can import gradients on GIMP or make your own.
voidcore
Reply #33 Monday, February 25, 2008 5:53 AM
Reply #33 Monday, February 25, 2008 5:53 AM
I would suggest GimpShop only other app other than Photoshop i would recommend... That is speaking from my own experience BUT i have not tried paint.net..
Looked over at paints.net's site looking to features it sure looks promising
Either way Gimp or Paint.net (Free and powerful apps that) I think it will be all good, it's first when you get somewhat familiar with the app the magic start's to happen
GL! i dont think you can go wrong here either way
Looked over at paints.net's site looking to features it sure looks promising
Either way Gimp or Paint.net (Free and powerful apps that) I think it will be all good, it's first when you get somewhat familiar with the app the magic start's to happen
GL! i dont think you can go wrong here either way
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Reply #21 Friday, February 22, 2008 6:03 AM