Convert your photos into unique works of art

Experimental effects
Paint.Net also gives you the opportunity to experiment with your image by distorting it. To do this use the tools found in the Effects menu under the Distort category.

Selecting the Bulge option opens a dialogue box with three slider controls and a picture: click on that image to choose where the bulge should appear and use the top slider to make the effect stronger or weaker.

Photo software can change your images greatly, whether it’s just a simple colour change to black and white or something more creative.

The key is to try out all the different effects to see which you like. If you want to save the results use the Save As tool and choose a new name so the original photo is left untouched.

Prints Charming
If you have converted a photo into a beautiful work of art, why not hang it on the wall? Several services, including Snapfish and Jessops will print digital images onto a canvas that is stretched over a wooden frame and ready to hang, with prices starting from around £30.

Before ordering, though, check that your image is large enough: printing a small photo on a large canvas will produce blurry results.

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