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How to Create Editable Text in Paint.NET

Use the Paint.NET editable text plugin to reposition or revise text

By Ian Pullen Ian Pullen Writer Ian Pullen is a former Lifewire writer and an experienced graphic designer and web developer with a strong interest in free and open-source graphics software. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on October 28, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Design Graphic Design Photoshop Animation & Video 3D Design

What to Know

Download the free plugin pack for Paint.NET, then open the ZIP file. Copy the Effects and FileTypes folders inside the ZIP file.Locate the Paint.NET folder in your Program Files and paste the folders you copied inside. You'll see a Tools sub-group in the Effects menu. To create editable text: Go to Layers > Add New Layer > Effects > Tools > Editable Text. Enter text and select OK. This article explains how to use the editable text plugin for Paint.NET to be able to edit or reposition your text. Instructions cover version 4.2 of the Paint.NET image editing software, not to be confused with the website of the same name.

How to Install the Paint NET Editable Text Plugin

Unlike some other graphics applications, Paint.NET doesn't have features in the user interface to manage plugins, so you have to set up plugins manually: Download the free plugin pack for Paint.NET. This pack contains multiple plugins that add new tools to Paint.NET including custom brushes. Close Paint.NET if you have it open, then open the ZIP file you just downloaded. Copy the Effects and FileTypes folders inside the ZIP file. Locate the Paint.NET folder in your Program Files and paste the folders you copied inside. The next time you launch Paint.NET, you'll notice a new sub-group in the Effects menu called Tools. It contains most of the new features that the plugin pack added.

How to Use the Paint NET Editable Text Plugin

To create editable text with the Paint.NET plugin: Go to Layers > Add New Layer, or click the Add New Layer button at the bottom left of the Layers palette. You can add editable text directly to the background layer, but adding a new layer for each section of text keeps things more flexible. Go to Effects > Tools > Editable Text and a new Editable Text dialog will open. Click in the empty input box and type anything you want, then select OK. If you want to edit the text later, select the text layer in the layers palette and go to Effects > Tools > Editable Text. The dialog box will open again and you can make whatever changes you like. You may find that the text is no longer editable if you paint on a layer that contains editable text.

How to Reposition Text With the Paint NET Editable Text Plugin

Paint.NET also provides controls that allow you to position the text on the page and change the angle. Select the Move select pixels tool in the toolbox and drag the text to reposition it. Make sure only the layer containing the editable text is select in the layer palette. You'll see that the position of the text moves in real time. It's possible to drag the move icon outside the box and move part or all of the text outside the document. You can also change the angle of the text on the page. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Apply Rubber Stamp Effects in Photoshop Elements 8 10 Best Free Photo Editing Programs How to Make Rubber Stamp Effects in Paint.NET How to Use Custom Brushes in Paint.NET Microsoft Publisher Tutorial for Beginners How to Install Android Debug Bridge (ADB) Greeting Card Template and Instructions for Adobe Photoshop Tutorial to Add Fake Rain to a Photo in GIMP How to Make a Torn Paper Edge in GIMP How to Put Text on an Image in Photoshop How to Create the Out of Bounds Effect in Photoshop How to Outline Text in Photoshop Straighten a Crooked Photo With Paint.Net Using the Lasso Selection Tool in Paint.NET The 4 Best Free Text Editors for Windows & Mac Using the Magic Wand Tool in Paint.NET Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies