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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Duke261
Reply #2 Wednesday, February 20, 2008 5:45 AM
Reply #2 Wednesday, February 20, 2008 5:45 AM
Thanks much, XX. I am thinking about Gimp. I did download it for a test drive but found it somewhat overwhelming...I'm such a novice that I'm going to need good help files!
NightTrainthedark
Reply #3 Wednesday, February 20, 2008 6:01 AM
Reply #3 Wednesday, February 20, 2008 6:01 AM
Get a student or teacher to order you a copy of CS3 from an academic store for around $ 300.00. 
Jafo
Reply #4 Wednesday, February 20, 2008 6:15 AM
Reply #4 Wednesday, February 20, 2008 6:15 AM
Older versions of PaintShop Pro were freely available on Computer Mag CDs, etc....I think it was PSP4 or 5 ....
Duke261
Reply #5 Wednesday, February 20, 2008 8:28 AM
Jafo, in my search I see two versions of an app called PaintShop Pro...one is by Jasc...the other by Corel. I'm not sure which one is the desired program?
Night Train, that is a very good suggestion & maybe what I'm attempting just doesn't exist but I can't afford $300...I really appreciate the information.
Reply #5 Wednesday, February 20, 2008 8:28 AM
Older versions of PaintShop Pro were freely available on Computer Mag CDs, etc....
Jafo, in my search I see two versions of an app called PaintShop Pro...one is by Jasc...the other by Corel. I'm not sure which one is the desired program?
Get a student or teacher to order you a copy of CS3 from an academic store for around $ 300.00
Night Train, that is a very good suggestion & maybe what I'm attempting just doesn't exist but I can't afford $300...I really appreciate the information.
ZubaZ
Reply #6 Wednesday, February 20, 2008 8:51 AM
Reply #6 Wednesday, February 20, 2008 8:51 AM
The GIMP *can* be overwhelming. If you are familiar with Paintshop you can try GimpShop for a more consistant UI.
Xiandi
Reply #7 Wednesday, February 20, 2008 8:53 AM
Reply #7 Wednesday, February 20, 2008 8:53 AM
If you decide to go with GIMP, I'll help you in any way I can. It's all I use. 
mike b1954
Reply #8 Wednesday, February 20, 2008 8:56 AM
Reply #8 Wednesday, February 20, 2008 8:56 AM
Hiya Duke ... !
Like you , I cannot afford the big guns,( I am retired ) so I have settled for Paint.Net ~ I have found it not too complicated, and it also has the ability to work with .psd files (kayers), as used by PSP etc... The prog gets upgraded quite regularly,too
It is just the job for me , and it makes (with my help,hehehe ! ) ~ some pretty good Sidebars !!
Go Get !!
Like you , I cannot afford the big guns,( I am retired ) so I have settled for Paint.Net ~ I have found it not too complicated, and it also has the ability to work with .psd files (kayers), as used by PSP etc... The prog gets upgraded quite regularly,too
It is just the job for me , and it makes (with my help,hehehe ! ) ~ some pretty good Sidebars !!
Go Get !!
Jafo
Reply #9 Wednesday, February 20, 2008 8:57 AM
Reply #9 Wednesday, February 20, 2008 8:57 AM
Jafo, in my search I see two versions of an app called PaintShop Pro...one is by Jasc...the other by Corel. I'm not sure which one is the desired program?
PSP was created by Jasc...then they were bought out by Corel.
The freely released ver was at the time it was still Jasc. Corel got it at ver 7 or 8 ...something like that...
Neil Banfield
Reply #10 Wednesday, February 20, 2008 8:59 AM
Reply #10 Wednesday, February 20, 2008 8:59 AM
Paint.net is a good tool. It is better than the old free copies of PSP4 as it supports layers and alpha channels.
I have had it crash a couple of times, but thats the price you pay when running free beta software.
king819
Reply #13 Wednesday, February 20, 2008 9:15 AM
Reply #13 Wednesday, February 20, 2008 9:15 AM
I just had to play around with the program for an hour or two. It is complicated but I sure do like the price.
Duke261
Reply #14 Wednesday, February 20, 2008 10:14 AM
king819, which program are you referring to? Thanks for your input.
Hey Mike B, if you use Paint.Net with the quality of work you do, it should be more than adequate for me!
Thanks everybody for all your input. This is of tremendous help to me!!!
Reply #14 Wednesday, February 20, 2008 10:14 AM
I just had to play around with the program for an hour or two. It is complicated but I sure do like the price
king819, which program are you referring to? Thanks for your input.
I have settled for Paint.Net
Hey Mike B, if you use Paint.Net with the quality of work you do, it should be more than adequate for me!
Thanks everybody for all your input. This is of tremendous help to me!!!
winstar4
Reply #15 Thursday, February 21, 2008 2:39 AM
Reply #15 Thursday, February 21, 2008 2:39 AM
Duke261 , have you tried the Paint.net help files online, they seem to be adequate,
http://www.getpaint.net/doc/latest/en/index.html
http://www.getpaint.net/doc/latest/en/index.html
Jafo
Reply #16 Thursday, February 21, 2008 5:43 AM
Reply #16 Thursday, February 21, 2008 5:43 AM
The trick is...whichever paint proggy you choose...make a point of sticking with it....you get better at it as your familiarity with it improves.
Chop and change and you'll be a Jack of all trades....and master of none...
Duke261
Reply #17 Thursday, February 21, 2008 5:44 AM
No,winstar, I didn't know they existed...I'll check them now! Do you use Paint.net...if so do you find it adequate?
Reply #17 Thursday, February 21, 2008 5:44 AM
have you tried the Paint.net help files online, they seem to be adequate,
No,winstar, I didn't know they existed...I'll check them now! Do you use Paint.net...if so do you find it adequate?
king819
Reply #18 Thursday, February 21, 2008 9:27 AM
Sorry I was referring to paint.net
Reply #18 Thursday, February 21, 2008 9:27 AM
I just had to play around with the program for an hour or two. It is complicated but I sure do like the priceking819, which program are you referring to? Thanks for your input.I have settled for Paint.NetHey Mike B, if you use Paint.Net with the quality of work you do, it should be more than adequate for me!Thanks everybody for all your input. This is of tremendous help to me!!!
Sorry I was referring to paint.net
winstar4
Reply #19 Thursday, February 21, 2008 2:51 PM
Reply #19 Thursday, February 21, 2008 2:51 PM
Lol, I know so little Duke261, so saying whether Paint.net is adequate or not should be left to the pro's. I just meant that when I use it, the online help files are adequate enough to answer what question I have about it at that moment.
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Reply #1 Wednesday, February 20, 2008 1:51 AM