paint.net

by dotPDN LLCv5.1.12

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Paint.NET is image and photo editing software for PCs that run Windows.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id dotPDN.PaintDotNet --exact --version 5.1.12

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for paint.net

paint.net uses EXE. The silent install switches are /auto.

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)

paint.net.5.1.12.install.x64.zip /auto

See the full silent install reference for paint.net →

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About

Paint.NET is image and photo editing software for PCs that run Windows. It features an intuitive and innovative user interface with support for layers, unlimited undo, special effects, and a wide variety of useful and powerful tools. An active and growing online community provides friendly help, tutorials, and plugins.

Installers · v5.1.12

Architecture	Type	Scope	Download
x64	EXE	machine	Direct
x64	MSI WiX	machine	Direct
x64	Portable	-	Direct
arm64	EXE	machine	Direct
arm64	MSI WiX	machine	Direct
arm64	Portable	-	Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for paint.net.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install paint.net on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id dotPDN.PaintDotNet --exact --version 5.1.12. winget downloads the installer from dotPDN LLC and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install paint.net silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id dotPDN.PaintDotNet --exact 5.1.12 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for paint.net?

paint.net uses EXE. Run the downloaded installer with: paint.net.5.1.12.install.x64.zip /auto. The silent switches are /auto.

How do I uninstall paint.net via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id dotPDN.PaintDotNet --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from paint.net's Apps & Features entry.

Is paint.net free?

paint.net is distributed under Proprietary. Refer to the publisher (https://getpaint.net/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does paint.net work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls paint.net directly from the publisher.

How do I keep paint.net up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id dotPDN.PaintDotNet --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 2 versions of paint.net from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

5.1.12latest
5.1.10