Extracting layers from Paint.NET

Question

Is there a way to automatically save layers as separate image files from a Paint.NET (pdn) file?

For example, if I have 5 layers in a pdn file, I would like to save them as 5 separate .png files.

Solution 1

Paint.NET doesn't seem to be able to do this natively. Take a look at the utilities on this page:
http://www.comsquare.ch/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=36&Itemid=55

Specifically, pdn2png can save each layer into a separate file with the /split option, like so:

pdn2png /split yourfile.pdn

Alternatively, for something with a graphical interface, try this:
http://forums.getpaint.net/index.php?showtopic=9704

I did a quick test with a 2-layer PDN file, and both seem to work as advertised.

Solution 2

Unfortunatelly Layer Saver from this link http://forums.getpaint.net/index.php?showtopic=9704 does NOT work with Paint.Net 4.0 and above.. But pdn2png from http://comsquare.dynvpn.de/forums/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=64&sid=871b9b812347c2a654cf00cb1e02352c works well!

Comments

[fixer1234]

Can you expand your answer a bit? Just pointing to a product doesn't really explain how to accomplish the solution. It's better to include some instructions on how to use the product to solve the problem, or at least describe what makes the product a good solution, providing value beyond a random Google hit. Good guidance on recommending software here: meta.superuser.com/questions/5329/…. Thanks.

[Shayan Toqraee]

I have tested this solution. It is not a random Google hit. This was the best thing I could find and I was very happy with it. I will add a few words anyway.