How do I create a tear effect at the bottom of a cropped image in Paint.net?

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Here's an example of what I'm looking for (I'm just looking to produce the tear along the bottom):

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I vaguely remember Windows Live Writer being able to do this with a minimum of fuss.

score 3 · Answer 1 · answered Apr 18 '11 at 18:36

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The last time I did something like this (in Corel Photopaint), I actually scanned in a piece of torn paper and used it as the background with a little edge enhancement and shadowing.

answered Apr 18 '11 at 18:36

Linker3000

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score 2 · Accepted Answer · answered Apr 18 '11 at 20:08

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I know you can easily create this effect with techsmith's Snagit application

I even believe Microsoft word has a similar effect.

but I don't know of a easy way less then a plugin to create this effect

answered Apr 18 '11 at 20:08

mjrider

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How do I create a tear effect at the bottom of a cropped image in Paint.net?

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