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Paint.NET (Legacy Versions)

Paint.NET is a free image editor for Windows. Users on older OS versions or looking for older feature sets need earlier versions — all available from the official site.

Publisher

dotPDN LLC

Last Version

5.x (current)

Released

2004

Discontinued

0

About Paint.NET (Legacy Versions)

Paint.NET started as a replacement for Microsoft Paint and grew into a powerful image editor with layers, effects, and plugin support. Currently sold on the Microsoft Store while the classic version remains free. Old versions for Windows XP/7 compatibility are needed by many users.

Why was it discontinued?

Paint.NET is actively maintained. Older versions remain available for legacy OS support.

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Paint.NET Official

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Official Paint.NET website. Free classic version and Microsoft Store version available.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paint.NET still free?

The classic version is free from getpaint.net. A paid version on the Microsoft Store offers automatic updates and additional features.

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Common Use Cases

  • Photo editing
  • Digital art
  • Icon creation
  • Image resizing
  • Red-eye removal

Modern Alternatives

  • GIMP (free)
  • Photopea (browser-based, free)
  • Krita (free)
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