Paint.NET

Developer:: Rick Brewster
Version:: 4.2.1 (latest version)

Windows 7 Windows 8 Windows 10 - English

If you are not an expert in Photoshop but need a powerful graphics editor Paint.NET could be just what you're looking for. It is an excellent tool for handling and editing images and photos.

Key features

The tabbed intuitive interface allows for quick and easy browsing. Thumbnails are displayed in place of a description. It is therefore easy to manipulate several images and photos at the same time.
It includes all the necessary tools and features you might need.
There are two modes of installation, both of which are quick and customizable.
With this application, it is possible to work on several images at once using the tools provided which include : brushes, geometrical shapes, magic wand, clone stamp.
Once you have finished editing, you can enhance your images with effects like blurring, sharpening, red-eye removal, distortion, noise and embossing. Note that it is possible to transform your image into an oil painting or a pencil drawing with a single click.
This is a great free alternative to Photoshop.