http://fileforum.betanews.com/detail/Pa … 96481993/1
Photoshop it's not, but if you are looking for a free step up from paint, this looks pretty good. It does have an ad during install, and a donation prompt, but other than that it looks pretty decent.Publisher's Description:
Paint.NET is a photo and image editing tool designed for computers running Microsoft Windows XP or Windows 2000. It serves the digital imaging community as a free alternative to the standard paint application included with Windows. It brings powerful features to the desktop, a myriad of special effects, plug-in extensibility, and layer manipulation. It enhances the image editing experience for tablet owners with Windows XP Tablet Ink support. Digital photographers and artists can enhance their images with features and effects such as levels adjustment, cross-layer cloning, anti-aliased tools, motion blur, and red eye removal.
Paint.NET is freeware, but the team is accepting donations here.
Paint.NET has the following other editions available: Paint.NET (with .NET Framework 2.0).