Have you tried... GIMP 2.6.10 ??? It is very powerful and FREE! It is an excellent PS alternative.
I believe Paint.net supports transparency, you need to save or maybe export image in a format that can be transparent, like a png.
Since you have this posted in wallpapers forum, you want a 65% transparent image to use as your desktop wall?
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