How to Use Photoshop Brushes in Paint.Net

Last Updated: June 3, 2021

Photoshop is one of the premier graphic manipulation programs and actually sets the standard for other programs. One thing that it has that could really help your work, is brushes. It is possible to use its brushes in other programs, like Paint.net.

Steps

1
Be sure that you actually have Paint.net.
2
Go to Brothersoft.com and download Custom Brushes Plugin.
3
Extract into your Paint.net >> Effects folder.
4
Search the Internet for Photoshop brushes.
5
Store the brushes in :
- "My Documents\Paint.NET User Files\Custom Brushes"
  - The software looks in this location for the brush files
6
Look at the new brush files. If they are *.PNG files, they are fine. If they are in *.ABR format, you will need to convert them.
7
Open Paint.net and enjoy your new brushes.

Community Q&A

Question

There is no folder in the documents folder called "Paint.NET User Files"... what then?

Bryce Carithers Photography

Community Answer

Open Photoshop, go to the brush tool and figure out what you are trying to do. Use the brush of your choice or select and mask. After you complete the painting, click the arrow on the top bar. Export the file.