Paint.NET
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Please see
Paint.NET for more information on the tool itself.
Please see
Paint.NET for more information on the tool itself.Paint.NET
Developer(s)
dotPDN, LLC
Initial release
May 6, 2004
Stable release
March 5, 2024
Written in
Type
Graphics editor
Target engine(s)
Distribution
Freeware
Website
Paint.NET is a free raster graphics editor. Developed by dotPDN, LLC for 
Windows only.
Download it for free at getpaint.net or purchase it from the 
Microsoft Store.
Usage with Source
VTF support
Download the Paint.NET VTF Plug-In here.
Features
- VTF versions from 7.0 to 7.5 are supported.
- Normal mapped textures can be automatically generated.
- Support for mipmapping options.
- Templates are provided for compression, skyboxes, and sprays.
- Alpha is exported if the format chosen supports it.
Bug:If some checkboxes appear blank when exporting a texture, you must switch to the Light color scheme in settings. [todo tested in?]RAW color correction support
Main article: Creating Color Correction using Paint.NET
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