I replaced Paint.NET with this free open-source tool and I love it

I’ve always thought that lightweight image editing on Windows is oddly polarized. Even though the built-in Microsoft Paint app is more robust and faster than it used to be, it still feels like a tool designed for quick, disposable work. It’s very different from GIMP or Photoshop, which require patience, time, and commitment. Paint.NET stays in the middle, offering editing power while excluding professional overhead.