Paint.NET
I’ve been using GIMP as my image editor of choice for several years now. I would use Adobe PhotoShop or Adobe Elements, but for the number of times I actually need a photo editor each year, I can’t see paying for an editor.
Recently, I noticed a new Open Source photo editor that has come out named. Paint.NET. So, I decided to download it and install it this weekend and give it a try.
My comparison is in relation to GIMP.
Pros:
- Easier to use
- Many things I’ve wanted to do recently are menu options
- Layered images
- Plug-ins available
Cons:
- I didn’t notice any plug-ins built in.
- The “Button Scripts” I’ve grown use to in GIMP were not to be found.
- Younger program, so less support is available from other web sites.
Conclusion:
I’ll probably end up using both programs. I really like being able to create 3D text in about five minutes and I’d hate to loose that just because another program does everything else I generally need easier.
If you do occasional graphic editing like I do, you might want to consider giving Paint.NET a try.
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