Free
Starts at
Free
- Starting price
- Free plan
- Free trial / plan
- Free plan
- Start without a card
- Deployment
- Desktop
- Web
- App Advisor rating
- 4.3
- transparency & India fit
What is Paint.NET?
Paint.NET is design tools from dotPDN, based in Global, Indie and has been building software since 2004. Windows image editor.
Design tools range from template-driven products a marketing executive can use unaided to professional interface design suites. Be honest about who will actually be using it day to day — buying a professional tool for a non-designer is the most common expensive mistake in this category.
A free plan is available, with paid plans for growing teams. Beyond design tools, Paint.NET also covers photo editing & image tools.
What works well
- +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
- +22 years in business — a mature, stable product
- +Covers more than one software category, reducing the number of tools you run
What to watch out for
- −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit
- −Desktop-first, so remote access needs a cloud-hosting add-on
Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB
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Paint.NET features
Category-standard capabilities plus what Paint.NET adds. Verify depth in a demo.
- Templates for social, print and presentations
- Brand kits and asset libraries
- Collaboration and comments
- UI/UX design and prototyping
- Vector and raster editing
- AI image generation and editing
- Export for web and print
- Team permissions
- Works offline on desktop
- Free plan to start without a card
Paint.NET pricing
Entry price
Free plan
Free plan, paid tiers for more users and features
How Paint.NET charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.
Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on getpaint.net.
Specifications
- Category
- Design tools, Photo editing & image tools
- Vendor
- dotPDN
- Headquarters
- Global, Indie
- Founded
- 2004
- Pricing model
- Freemium
- Starting price
- Free plan
- Deployment
- Desktop
- Platforms
- Windows
- Best for
- Startup, Small business, SMB
- Made in India
- No
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Paint.NET — frequently asked questions
What is Paint.NET?+
Paint.NET is design tools by dotPDN. Windows image editor.
How much does Paint.NET cost?+
Paint.NET has a free plan. Check the vendor's pricing page for current plans.
Does Paint.NET offer a free trial or free plan?+
Yes — Paint.NET offers a free plan you can start with.
Is Paint.NET made in India?+
No. Paint.NET is developed by dotPDN in Global, Indie, though it is used by Indian businesses.
Who is Paint.NET best suited for?+
Paint.NET suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for design tools with photo editing & image tools.
What are the best alternatives to Paint.NET?+
Popular alternatives in design tools include Inkscape, GIMP, Krita. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.
How is Paint.NET deployed?+
Paint.NET is available as desktop software, with web access.
About dotPDN
dotPDN · Global, Indie · Founded 2004 · 1 product in our catalogue
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