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Results for Paint.NET

Description

Paint.NET is a free enhanced version of the classic Paint by Microsoft written on the .NET framework. It is designed to allow those who are not trained in design and technology to make more complex image manipulation such as 'Red Eye Removal', manipulation of the HUE/Saturation, Brightness and effects such as Ink Sketch and Fractal generation.

Accessibility Testing Results

Paint.NET is a graphics application for those able to use keyboard and some mouse actions with good menu options working in high contrast mode and with magnification. It allows users to draw or edit images. Since its configuration is tied to the Windows operating system, it provides similar accessibility. This kind of application can be used to train some users with physical impairments who wish to improve their mouse control, given it has a greater range of options to draw, create and control shapes, forms and colours. It may be more appealing to users compared to the built in Paint application, as users access many menu items (Red Eye Removal, Brightness control, Sepia effects) with keyboard shortcuts. It is also available in several languages including English, Chinese (Simplified), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish

#	Test	Score	Summary
16	Built in accessibility checks		Most menu items respond to keyboard commands, but tools configuration must be manipulated with the mouse. Drawings are usually mouse driven but it is possible to use mouse keys and keyboard shortcuts as well as magnification and high contrast mode.
17	Application works with External Assistive Technologies		All menus work respond to the screen reader NVDA but the icons are read as "buttons" which is a a problem for people with visual impairment. Paint.NET responds well to high contrast themes on the OS but again, icons fail to adjust properly resulting on possible issues for those with visual impairments. Font resizing will help with the menus but not with the tooltips.
18	Text or other alternatives for image elements.		N/A as this is a graphics package and it must bee accepted that images are being developed.
19	Keyboard / Alternative input with focus		Keyboard access has been ensured for many menu items but it is not realistic to think this program can be used by a screen reader user. Users can see results from their work and the interface is well labelled.
20	Labels for objects, fields or controls		Everything is properly labelled but this program is for graphics so not easy to use with a screen reader.
21	Audio alerts have visual cues		N/A
22	Alternatives for Video / Animation		N/A
23	Media events offer user control		N/A
24	Textual Information for screen reader		Most of the menus can be read by a screen reader. However, the screen reader user may not be able to cope with the sliders and the creative aspect of the program.
25	Keyboard shortcut keys offered		Every menu is accessible via keyboard and names are very descriptive. The only shortcoming is that some shortcuts are not obvious and require a mouse over to see the tooltip description.
26	Save user preferences for style and zoom		Users are not able to change the icon set and the current ones are not easy to read with some contrast themes available by default on Windows.
27	Timed events can be altered		N/A
28	Change colours and contrast		N/A; Already discussed.
29	Uniform and standardised presentation		Overall the application is very consistent on its design and the look & feel integrates perfectly with the OS. Most changes made to UI on the OS side will instantly reflect on the application.
30	Documentation		Paint.NET offers online documentation only. All Keyboard/Mouse commands are listed on the site. The documentation offers access to the Paint.NET community forums so the user can get further help on topics beyond the use of Paint.NET itself. Unfortunately there is no offline help file or printer friendly version of the documentation. The site itself has some field and alt image labels missing that may affect screen reader users.

Disability-Tailored Results

The following table shows how well the product performs for people with disabilities, as listed in the Disabilities section.

Percentages do not indicate how much of a site is accessible. They indicate the average figure of test results relevant to each disability. Select a disability to see which tests are relevant to it.

Activities you can do with Paint.NET

• Creativity Requiring Niche Skills
• Multimedia Editing