# Paint.NET 5.1.12 — Paint.NET 5.1.12 is now available

- Product: Paint.NET (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/paint-net)
- Vendor: dotPDN LLC
- Date: 2026-03-08
- Version: 5.1.12
- Original notes: https://blog.paint.net/2026/03/08/paint-net-5-1-12-is-now-available/
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/paint-net/releases/5.1.12

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This is a small update that adds a new translation (Kazakh) and updates the bundled DDS and JPEG XL FileType plugins to their latest versions. Get the Update There are two releases of Paint.NET: Micro…

- **added** — Add Kazakh translation
- **changed** — Update bundled DDS FileType plugin to latest version
- **changed** — Update bundled JPEG XL FileType plugin to latest version