Paint.NET 5.0.9 download the new version for windows

New: Added a RandomNoiseEffect that GpuEffect plugins can make use of.They enable the blur radius to be controlled per-pixel through the use of a second input image (the “map”)

New: Added GaussianBlurMapEffect and BokehBlurMapEffect for use by GpuEffect plugins.New: Added convenience constructors to many Direct2D effects so that they can be used without declaring a new local variable.Fixed: All of the custom Direct2D effects now have runtime metadata (DisplayName, Author, Category, Description), which is useful for a UI that lets the user browse them (e.g.New: The Paint.NET Plugin API Documentation website is now live at.New: Plugins can now access the built-in JPEG and PNG FileTypes through two new methods on IFileTypesService.Fixed a rare crash when rapidly undoing multiple actions.Fixed: All mouse cursors will now honor the Windows setting for adjusting the mouse pointer size.Fixed a rare bug that would cause selection tools to not work until the image was closed and reopened.New: Edit -> Paste now supports base64-encoded images, which enables copying images from Microsoft Teams (thanks for the implementation!).

Offline Installers and Portable ZIPs are available over on GitHub.

If you already have it installed, you should be offered the update automatically within the next few days, but you can also get it immediately by going to ⚙ Settings -> Updates -> Check Now.

This is the recommended download if you don’t have Paint.NET installed.

Download the installer from the website.

To get the update immediately (once it’s certified), you can follow the instructions listed here.

If you already have it installed, the update should happen automatically once Microsoft certifies the update, usually within the next day or so.

This helps fund development and is an alternative or supplement to sending in a donation. This update has a handful of small improvements and bugfixes, and many improvements and fixes for GPU effect plugin development.

Paint.NET 5.0.9 download the new version for windows