This is a small update that adds a new translation (Kazakh) and updates the bundled DDS and JPEG XL FileType plugins to their latest versions.
Get the Update
There are two releases of Paint.NET:
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Microsoft Store release (recommended)
- You can purchase it here. This helps fund development and is an alternative or supplement to sending in a donation. In addition, updates happen automatically in the background when you’re not using the app.
- If you already have it installed, the update should happen automatically once Microsoft certifies the update, usually within the next day or so. To get the update immediately (once it’s certified), you can follow the instructions listed here.
- Classic Desktop release
- Download the installer from the website. This is the recommended download if you don’t have Paint.NET installed. It can also be used to update the app.
- 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.
- Offline Installers and Portable ZIPs are available over on GitHub.
Change Log
Changes since 5.1.11:
Paint.NET Blog 
Love the extra language support!
Love the extra language support!
Thanks for the notice. I just grabbed the update.👍
Does anyone know if Paint.NET uses Alan Paeth algo (rotation by shearing) for image rotation or some generic low quality filter?
It uses the sampling mode that is specified in the toolbar. Defaults to Bicubic (Catmull-Rom). It’s definitely not “low quality,” not sure why you’d think that.
Sorry, I didn’t mean to sound hash! I found what you’re talking about. Would you please consider adding all those sampling options to Layers → Rotate/Zoom too as at the moment it offers only Nearest Neighbour for me, which is like from the 90’s or something. And it would be cool if you could add Alan Paeth algo too because it’s the best one out there, ImageMagic offers it by default (-rotate & -distort SRT). I read some papers about it, it’s good. Thanks for the info!