How to Make a Drop Shadow in Paint.Net

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open Paint.NET.

   If you don't have it, you can download it from http://www.getpaint.net/
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   Step 2: Click File and select Open.

   ,, Now Press Ctrl +A and hit Delete.
   
   This will remove the background. ,, You can adjust the radius, brightness and contrast. , You can do this by pressing Ctrl + A, then Ctrl + C. ,,,, Now you have an image with a drop shadow.
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   Step 3: Select the image you want.

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   Step 4: Pick up the Magic Wand from the tools window select the background area of the picture.

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   Step 5: Go to Effects

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   Step 6: choose Photo and click Glow.

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   Step 7: In the Glow window

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   Step 8: set the values you want.

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   Step 9: Select the entire picture and copy it.

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    Step 10: Go to File

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    Step 11: and click New.

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    Step 12: Click OK.

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    Step 13: Go to Layers

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    Step 14: and choose Add New Layer.

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    Step 15: Go to Edit and select Paste.

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