Tuesday, May 3, 2011

How to outline an object in paint.net

Why is outlining not an effect in paint.net?

Outlining objects is not a tool in paint.net, so you have to download a plugin from the paint.net website. I have provided a link directly to the plug-in download page here.

This plugin provides many different effects that are very helpful, so be sure to check them out once you have downloaded them.


Unzip the files from the plugin above to C:\Program Files\Paint.NET\Effects

If you do not know how to unzip files, then google "how to unzip a file" it's very easy.

After you have unzipped the file, restart paint.net (close it and re-open it).

Now, you will have new effects in your effects folder including outline.

1. Add a new layer (click window/layers if the layers box is not already visible).



2. Make sure layer 2 is selected and select the circle/oval tool and make it a filled circle with no outline.


3. Now draw a circle (it doesn't have to be perfect).

4. Hit Control+D on the keyboard (this deselects all objects). 

5. Now highlight "effects" on the menu bar.

6. Highlight "object".

7. Click on "outline object". This menu will pop up (If you do not see the 'outline object', then you did not unzip the plugin correctly).


8. Adjust the sliders to whatever you like. Change the outline color so that it is not the same color as the color of your circle.

There you have it!


5 comments:

  1. Escuze me but I read that things how to unzip a file but it does not works and I don't know what to do !!!

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  2. Paint.net is (at least in our opinion) the simplest option on the list. It still comes with a ton of powerful features like layers, adjustments, and user-created plugins, but is simple enough that complete newcomers can grasp it immediately. The features are across the top, and filters are accessible from a drop-down menu.
    Some of the special effects are pretty cool: sharpen, blur, distort, emboss, etc. You can even get some Instagram-esque vintage effects in there for good measure. We don’t want to waste too much time on this one. It’s got a lot of features, an easy interface, and a simple layout. If you’re struggling with others on this list, then stick with the easiest option.

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  3. Paint.net is (at least in our opinion) the simplest option on the list. It still comes with a ton of powerful features like layers, adjustments, and user-created plugins, but is simple enough that complete newcomers can grasp it immediately. The features are across the top, and filters are accessible from a drop-down menu.
    Some of the special effects are pretty cool: sharpen, blur, distort, emboss, etc. You can even get some Instagram-esque vintage effects in there for good measure. We don’t want to waste too much time on this one. It’s got a lot of features, an easy interface, and a simple layout. If you’re struggling with others on this list, then stick with the easiest option.

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  4. Paint.net is (at least in our opinion) the simplest option on the list. It still comes with a ton of powerful features like layers, adjustments, and user-created plugins, but is simple enough that complete newcomers can grasp it immediately. The features are across the top, and filters are accessible from a drop-down menu.
    Some of the special effects are pretty cool: sharpen, blur, distort, emboss, etc. You can even get some Instagram-esque vintage effects in there for good measure. We don’t want to waste too much time on this one. It’s got a lot of features, an easy interface, and a simple layout. If you’re struggling with others on this list, then stick with the easiest option.

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  5. It still comes with a ton of powerful features like layers, adjustments, and user-created plugins, but is simple enough that Paint.net is (at least in our opinion) the simplest option on the list. complete newcomers can grasp it immediately. The features are across the top, and filters are accessible from a drop-down menu.
    Some of the special effects are pretty cool: sharpen, blur, distort, emboss, etc. You can even get some Instagram-esque vintage effects in there for good measure. We don’t want to waste too much time on this one. It’s got a lot of features, an easy interface, and a simple layout. If you’re struggling with others on this list, then stick with the easiest option

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