Paint.net Free Image Editing Tool
- Paint.net is a free image and photo editing software only on the Windows operating system is available. The program was actually intended as a replacement or as an extension to the Windows program Paint.
- Paint.net it is, however, far more than just a simple replacement for Paint. Paint.net offers almost everything, what is necessary for the image processing is necessary. In addition to the Working with layers the use of special effects or plug-ins is possible.
- The surface is oriented strongly to the usual Windows programs, so that the entry in Paint.net falls relatively easily. Due to the active Community behind Paint.net can you in case of problems, quite simply by Google and co. problem solutions or find Tutorials.
Photoshop: image editing for professionals
- Adobe offers Photoshop for over 20 years, a professional image editing software. Accordingly, the Mature and scope of the program. However, Photoshop is also expensive.
- So Photoshop makes also a lot better than Paint.net. For many of the results there is more than one path to the goal. Photoshop offers much more functions, filters, and AIDS. Paint.net.
- The disadvantage, however, is that the program is therefore nested. Many users are slain after the first Start of the many menus.
- The Software is, however, in firms or companies that deal with image processing, a long time ago Standard and also finds Favor with many home users. So, Photoshop has a bigger Community than Paint.net also a lot of instructions on the Internet.
Conclusion: Paint.net or Photoshop?
- First of all, you should consider which operating system you want to work with. If images in Mac OS to edit, is Paint.net no Alternative for you. Photoshop is also available for Apple's operating system available.
- Similarly, you should ask yourself, what is your claim to the Software. If you only want to make improvements to a photo, could Paint.net be enough for you. Best to install the Software and try for yourself whether a particular feature is missing.
- If this is the case, you can consider whether it is worthwhile for you 13 Euro per month for Adobe's Software. Also, this allows you to before for free to test.
- Ultimately, your requirements decide which program is right for you.
Other Alternatives for Photoshop and Paint.net you will find in the next practical tip.
