The current version of paint.net is 5.1.12 (as of 08/07/2026). patchletter checks the official source daily and emails you new releases.
paint.net at a glance
Paint.NET is a popular free image and photo editor for Windows, a step up from Paint and a lightweight alternative to heavier suites. It ships regular releases; the built-in updater and the Store keep it current.
For admins Paint.NET is a user-space app, modest in security terms, but it parses image files (potentially from untrusted sources), so keeping it current closes any file-parsing fixes. Source it officially (the classic free version from the vendor, or the Store edition). Plugins extend it and run with its privileges — use trusted ones. New versions bring editing features and fixes. In managed environments, keep it in the software inventory and patch cycle rather than letting stale copies accumulate. It runs with the user's rights, so its risk profile matches the account. Opening images from unknown sources is the risk to keep in mind. Patchletter surfaces new Paint.NET releases.
Version history & changelog · as detected by patchletter
| Version | Channel | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.1.12 | STABLE | 08/07/2026 | Release notes → |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the latest version of paint.net?
- paint.net 5.1.12, released 08/07/2026. patchletter checks the vendor's official source daily for new releases.
- Where can I find the paint.net release notes?
- The version history above links to the vendor's official release notes where the vendor publishes them. patchletter deliberately stores no vendor full texts.
- How do I get notified about new paint.net updates?
- Tick paint.net off in the catalogue and leave your address. From then on new versions go out by email — one at a time, or bundled in the daily or weekly digest.
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