Leo Martínez
Paint 3D is a Microsoft application that allows users to create and edit 2D and 3D images. Users can insert 2D images, such as JPEG, PNG, and GIF files, as well as 3D models in various formats. Once an image is inserted, users can utilise the Brushes tab to access tools like Marker, Calligraphy Pen, Spray Can, and Fill to paint, colour, and edit their images. Additionally, Paint 3D offers features such as adjustable lighting and effects, and the ability to resize and reposition images and objects within the canvas. This application provides a versatile platform for users to express their creativity and work with both 2D and 3D visual elements.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| How to add a photo to Paint 3D | Launch Paint 3D from your Apps. Select Menu from the top left of Paint 3D. Choose Insert. Select the file that you want to be imported into the canvas. |
| File types supported | 2D pictures like PNG, JPG, JFIF, GIF, TIF/TIFF, and ICO files, as well 3MF, STL, PLY, OBJ, and other 3D models. |
| How to add an image to another image | Hold the Ctrl key and press O to invoke the Open selection window. Double-click the image. Hold the Ctrl key and press A to select the entire image. Open the second image. Hold the Ctrl key and press V to insert the first image into the second image. |
| How to resize an image | Drag the corners of the background to the edges of the canvas. |
| How to add effects to your 3D Paint project | Select Effects. Choose the effect you want from the menu. |
| How to add colour to your 3D Paint project | Choose any of the pre-selected colours from the menu of 18 or pick a temporary current colour by choosing the colour bar. Use the eyedropper tool to pick a colour that's already present on the canvas. |
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What You'll Learn
Inserting 2D and 3D images
To insert 2D and 3D images in Paint 3D, follow these steps:
- Launch Paint 3D from your Apps.
- Select 'Menu' from the top left corner of the Paint 3D window.
- Choose 'Insert'.
- Select the file you want to import into the canvas. You can import various file types, including 2D pictures like PNG, JPG, JFIF, GIF, TIF/TIFF, and ICO files, as well as 3D models such as 3MF, STL, PLY, and OBJ files.
- If you're inserting a 2D image, you can use the brushes and options available through the 'Brushes' tab to fill in lines or add colour. The 'Marker' tool has a uniform stroke with a clean, full look, while the 'Calligraphy pen' tool allows for variable thickness depending on the speed of the pen movement.
- If you're working with a 3D image, you can adjust the tolerance and opacity settings, apply effects, and choose colours.
- To add an effect to your 3D project, select the tab's 'Effects' and choose from various options. You can also adjust the lighting by selecting the sun icon around the light wheel and spinning it to reposition the light source.
- To resize your inserted image, go to 'File > Save as' and save it as a PNG file. Then, in the sidebar, check the 'Resize image with canvas' option. Change the dimensions from percentage to pixels and enter your desired values.
Remember that inserting an image allows you to use it immediately with the currently open canvas, while opening an image creates a new canvas.
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Choosing colours
To choose colours in Paint 3D, you can use the eyedropper tool to select a colour from the colour palette. You can also use the eyedropper tool to replace one colour with another in your image. First, open the Microsoft Paint app and open your image. Then, follow these steps:
Selecting a colour
- Click on the "Tools" section at the top of the Paint window.
- Select the eyedropper tool by clicking on the eyedropper-shaped icon.
- Left-click on the colour you want to select.
Replacing colours
- With the eyedropper tool, assign "Color 1" as the colour to be changed and "Color 2" as the colour you want to change it to.
- Select the eraser tool.
- Hold right-click and drag the cursor over the colour you want to replace.
Please note that Paint's colour replacement feature works best with simple images and colours without any gradients.
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Using brushes
Paint 3D offers a variety of brush options to edit your images, accessible through the Brushes tab at the top of the program. Here is a description of each tool to help you pick the right one for your desired effect:
Marker: The marker has a uniform stroke with a clean, full look. It is similar to the pixel pen tool, but it will bleed parts of the colour into nearby pixels for a softer approach.
Calligraphy pen: This tool functions like a traditional calligraphy pen, with the thickness of the strokes changing as you speed up and slow down the pen's movement.
Spray can: This brush functions similarly to the watercolour brush, but you can hold it down in one place to fill the space with more colour, akin to a real spray can. The edges are soft like the marker.
Fill: The fill tool quickly fills an area with colour. You can adjust the tolerance setting to determine how much of the image should be coloured. A smaller value, like 0%, will fill in just a few pixels, while a larger value, like 5%, can fill a small area, and 100% will change the entire object's colour. The fill type can be adjusted to Colour, All, Side, or Angle.
Watercolour: Use this brush if you need an effect where the colour is faint over some areas but darker over others. You can easily darken the colour by brushing over the same area multiple times. It is similar to the spray can tool, but the edges are not as soft.
Pixel pen: This tool is almost identical to the marker, but it colours the entirety of every pixel it reaches, creating a uniform look with no bleeding into other pixels. This results in rigid edges but also makes it easier to paint next to solid lines.
Pencil: The pencil is ideal for a freehand look, with a span between 5px and 10px.
Eraser: Despite its name, the eraser tool does not erase your drawings to return them to a previous state (use History for that).
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Resizing images
To add a photo to Paint 3D, open Paint 3D on your computer by typing “Paint 3D” in the Windows Search bar and selecting “Paint 3D” from the search results. Once Paint is open, select Menu, found in the top-left corner of the window. From the drop-down, click Insert. Once selected, File Explorer will open. Navigate to the location of the image you would like to add and then click the Open button. The image will now appear on the Paint 3D canvas.
Now, to resize the image, follow these steps:
- Find and click the “Canvas” option in the header menu.
- The Canvas options will appear in the right-hand sidebar. Under the “Resize Canvas” section, you’ll find the width and height of the current canvas.
- Before changing the dimensions, check or uncheck these two options:
- Lock aspect ratio: To maintain the original ratio of width to height, make sure that the Lock aspect ratio option is checked. Unchecking this option will result in the width and height scaling independently of each other, which can distort or stretch your image.
- Resize image with canvas: With this option enabled, the image will also be resized when you change the size of the canvas.
- You can resize the image in pixels or a percentage. Choose your preferred option by selecting the arrow in the box to show the drop-down menu, then selecting your preferred option.
- Now, enter the figure you would like to resize the image to in the width and/or height box.
- If you checked the “Lock Aspect Ratio” option, the width of the image will automatically resize when you change the height, and vice versa.
Your image will now be resized.
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Adding effects
To add effects to your images in Paint 3D, you can either use the Effects tab or the Canvas tab.
Effects Tab
To add an effect, click on the "Effects" tab in the top bar and select an effect of your choice. You can also adjust the lighting effects by selecting the sun icon in the light wheel and spinning it around to reposition the lighting.
Canvas Tab
The Canvas tab in Paint 3D holds some important functionalities, including resizing, rotating, and flipping your image. To use these features, click on the "Canvas" tab and then select the required tool. The Canvas tab also has a Transparent canvas option, which allows you to make the background transparent and change the background colour.
Insert Tool
If you want to add images on top of your current image, you can use the Insert tool, located under the Menu option. This can also be used to add logos and watermarks to your pictures.
Select Tool
The Select tool can be used to cut out a portion of the picture. You can activate it by clicking on the Select tool and then dragging the area that you want to cut out. The Magic select tool is an advanced version of the regular Select tool, allowing you to minutely define the area you want to keep. This is useful for removing the background or unnecessary parts of the image.
3D Library
Paint 3D also allows you to add and manipulate 3D objects from its 3D library. You can move, rotate, enlarge, shrink, or stretch these objects to create unique models.
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Frequently asked questions
To insert a 2D image, click on "Menu" in the top left corner of Paint 3D, then select "Insert". From there, select the file you want to import into the canvas. You can import various 2D file types, including PNG, JPG, JFIF, GIF, TIF/TIFF, and ICO files.
To insert a 3D image, select "3D library" and choose an item. You can then adjust the tolerance and opacity, apply effects, and choose colours.
To insert a JPEG image, hold the "Ctrl" key and press "O" to open the "Open" selection window. Double-click the JPEG image you wish to insert, then hold "Ctrl" and press "A" to select the entire image. Open another image, hold "Ctrl" and press "V" to insert the JPEG into the new image.
To resize an image, go to "File > Save as" and save the image as a PNG file. In the sidebar, check "Resize image with canvas" and change the percentage to pixels. Enter your desired dimensions and click the "Menu" button to save.
