# Paint.NET privacy rating

A freeware image and photo editor for Windows with layers, unlimited undo, effects and plugin support.

## Summary

Paint.NET scores 0 out of 100 (grade F) on the creative tools criteria. It does not meet open source, no trackers or telemetry, no ads or data sales and independent audit.

- Website: https://paint.net
- Home page trackers: Google AdSense
- Category: [Creative tools](https://privacyratings.com/creative-tools/)
- Grade: F (0/100)

## Criteria

| Criterion | Answer | Note | Evidence |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Open source | No | Freeware with a proprietary license. The source is not published. | https://paint.net/license.html |
| No trackers or telemetry | No | The website uses Google AdSense. The app sends anonymous update checks and install statistics. | https://paint.net/privacy.html |
| No ads or data sales | No | The website is funded in part by Google AdSense ads. The app itself shows no ads. | https://paint.net/privacy.html |
| Independent audit | No | No independent audit is published. |  |

Source: https://privacyratings.com/creative-tools/paint-net/
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