Microsoft Paint vs Paint.NET : Which is Better?

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Microsoft Paint

Microsoft Paint (formerly Paintbrush) is a simple computer graphics app that has been included with all versions of Microsoft Windows. Developed by Microsoft

License: Free

Categories: Photos & Graphics

Apps available for Windows

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Paint.NET

Paint.Net is a free image editing software available for windows. It was originally developed to prove the power of Microsoft's .Net framework. Developed by dotPDN LLC

License: Free

Categories: Photos & Graphics

Apps available for Windows

Microsoft Paint VS Paint.NET Feature comparision

Feature Microsoft Paint Paint.NET
Automated billing
Bundled with Windows
Image Editing
Minimalistic
Pixel Art
Curve Manipulation
Editing photos
Layers support
Alpha Channel
Beginner friendly
Built-in Color picker
Community based
Consistent UI
Export to PNG
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
History Panel
Layer manipulation
Support for Layers
Lightweight
Minimalistic UI
Night mode/Dark Theme
Convert Photo to Painting
Plugins
PNG Compression
Portable
Export to PDF
Scan to JPEG
Support for image plugins
Transparency
Unique Content Analyzer
*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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