Free image editing software

A few years back I stumbled across a free application called Paint.NET. It is a freeware application for editing images and photos. It supports most of the same features as image editing software costing several hundred dollars. It has an easy to use interface and can perform some pretty powerful editing functions.

Paint.NET was originally developed at Washington State University as a student project. It has evolved into an open source application funded only by donations and the goodwill of several developers.

There are quite a number of websites and blogs offering tips, tutorials and instructions on using Paint.NET. Here are a few of the best:

• Paint.NET Video Tutorials
• Paint.NET Tutorials from Paint.NET users
• Paint.NET Help from Washington State University

You can download a copy of Paint.NET from their official website at http://www.getpaint.net/

You will not be disappointed.