Leo Martínez
Microsoft Paint is a basic graphics painting program that comes pre-installed on Windows computers. While Paint does not have a specific tool to crop images into a circle, there are a few workarounds that can help you achieve a circular crop. This includes using the 2D shapes function to draw a circle around the target and cropping the image using a 1:1 aspect ratio, up to the outer edge of the circle. Alternatively, you can use Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, or Excel to crop images into a circle. These programs offer a Crop to Shape feature that allows you to crop an image into a specific shape, such as a circle.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Image Selection | Find the image you want to manipulate on your hard drive and right-click on it. From the drop-down menu, select "Open with" and choose Paint. Alternatively, load the image through the already open Paint tool by clicking on "File" and selecting the image from there. |
| Crop Tool Options | In the top toolbar, you will see various options for cropping. Select Shapes and choose the Oval option (third in the top line). This will load the shape onto your cursor. |
| Crop Selection | Go to the image and drag the cursor to cover the area you want to include within the circle crop. You can reshape the oval into a circle by dragging the corners of the rectangle on the cropped image. |
| Edge Bolding | Go back to the top toolbar and select Shapes to bold the edges of the circle. |
| Erasing | Erase everything outside the circle, leaving only the targeted object and a white background. |
| Crop Finalization | Choose the Magic Select function and click Next. The software will automatically detect and crop the edge of the object. Select outside the picture to submit changes. |
| Saving | From the drop-down menu, click on Save As and save the image to your desired location. |
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What You'll Learn
Opening the image in Paint 3D
To crop an image into a circle using Paint 3D, you will first need to open the image file in the software. You can do this by right-clicking on the image in your file explorer and selecting 'Open with', then choosing Paint 3D. Alternatively, you can open Paint 3D first and then use the File button in the top left corner to locate the image on your hard drive.
Before importing your image into the Paint 3D workspace, ensure that the Transparent Canvas option is turned off. You can find this by going to the Menu on the top left-hand side of the software and selecting Canvas.
Now that your image is open in Paint 3D, you can begin the process of cropping it into a circle. Start by using the 2D shapes function to draw a circle around the target. Make sure that the Fill is set to None and the Line type is Solid, with sufficient thickness. Adjust the circle so that the inner boundary covers the target fully.
Once the circle is in place, you need to erase everything outside of it. To make this step easier, you can first crop the image using a 1:1 aspect ratio up to the outer edge of the circle. Then, colour the remaining area around the circle black. Be careful not to colour inside the cropped section; if you do, press Ctrl + Z to undo it.
Finally, click on Magic Select and then click Next. This will automatically detect the edge of the object and crop away everything else. If the software cuts into the object itself, you can use the Add and Remove sections function to refine the cutout.
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Using the 2D shapes function
To crop a circle in Paint 3D, you can use the 2D shapes function. This is how you do it:
Firstly, open the image file in Paint 3D. You can do this by right-clicking on the image and selecting 'Open with', then choosing Paint. Alternatively, you can load the image through the already open Paint tool. To do this, click on the 'File' button in the top left corner, select your image, and open it.
Now, you will use the 2D shapes function to draw a circle around your target. To do this, make sure the 『Fill』 is set to 『None』 and the 『Line type』 is 『Solid』 with sufficient thickness. Adjust the circle so that the inner boundary covers your target fully. Once you are happy with the circle, click on the tick mark on the right edge.
At this point, you should have a circle around your target. To crop the image, everything outside the circle must be erased. To make this easier, crop the image using a 1:1 aspect ratio, up to the outer edge of the circle. You can then use the 『Magic Select』 functionality to remove the background outside the circle and make it transparent.
Finally, to crop the image down to the object boundary, choose the 『Magic Select』 function and click 『Next』. The software will automatically detect the edge of the object and crop away everything else.
And there you have it! A circular crop of your image using Paint 3D's 2D shapes function.
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Adjusting the shape to fit the target
Once you have the image open in Paint, you will need to select the Oval option from the toolbar marked Shapes. This will load the shape onto your cursor. Then, go to the image and drag the cursor around to cover the area you want to include within the circle crop. You can reshape this oval image into a circle crop by dragging the corners of the rectangle that appears on the cropped image.
If you are using Paint 3D, you can use the 2D shapes function to draw a circle around the target. Make sure that the inner boundary of the circle covers the target fully. You can adjust the edges individually to get a proper fit. After drawing the circle, ensure that Fill is selected as None and Line type as Solid in the right sidebar. Also, keep the Line type colour as white. Now, increase the thickness of the circle from the right sidebar. For best results, keep it at 100px.
If you are using Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, or Excel, you can use the Crop to Shape feature to crop an image to a specific shape. First, add an image to your Microsoft 365 file by selecting Insert from the ribbon, then Picture. After inserting the image, go to the Picture Format tab in the ribbon. Select the arrow next to Crop, then go to Crop to Shape and select the shape from the available options. Adjust the shape using the cropping handles. To crop the image, drag one of the crop handles inward. If you drag one of the corner handles, it will crop two adjacent sides at the same time. To crop evenly on two parallel sides, hold the Ctrl key and drag inwards on the side-cropping handle.
If you want to change the filled shape's dimensions while maintaining its basic format, select it and drag any of the sizing handles. You can also fine-tune it with the Fit and Fill tools on the Crop menu. Select the Crop arrow under the Crop menu to customize your shape. To resize the picture so the entire picture area is filled, select Crop > Fill. To resize the picture so that it shows in the frame and keeps its original shape, select Crop > Fit. Adjust the crop area by using the cropping handles.
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Erasing everything outside the circle
To erase everything outside the circle, you need to select the right eraser size. If the eraser is too thick, you might accidentally erase the image inside the circle. If it's too thin, you'll take a lot of time to finish erasing. After clearing everything outside the circle, you should be left with the targeted object and a white background.
Now, to crop the image down to the object boundary, choose the Magic Select function and click Next. The software will then automatically detect the edge of the object and crop away everything else. However, this feature might not be 100% accurate, and you might need to use the Add and Remove sections to refine the cutout.
Another way to erase everything outside the circle is to color the entire area outside the circle black. Then, click on Magic Select and then click Next on the right. The circle boundary will be highlighted. Finally, click on Done. By doing so, you will be able to separate the image from the cropped section. Click and drag the image off of the canvas. Select the black background and press Delete. Bring the circular shape back to the canvas. Go to Canvas and turn on Transparent Canvas. Now, you have a perfect circular crop of your image.
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Using the Magic Select function
Microsoft Paint 3D does not have a native circle crop feature. However, you can use the Magic Select function to crop a circle in an image. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to do it:
Step 1: Open the Image in Paint 3D
Right-click on the image you want to edit and select 'Open with' > Paint. Alternatively, you can open Paint 3D first, then click on 'File' in the top left corner and select your image.
Step 2: Draw a Circle Around the Target
Use the 2D shapes function to draw a circle around the object you want to crop. Make sure the 'Fill' is set to 'None' and the 'Line type' is 'Solid' with sufficient thickness (e.g., 50px). Adjust the circle until the inner boundary covers the target fully.
Step 3: Erase Everything Outside the Circle
Use the Brushes function and choose the Eraser tool with an appropriate thickness (e.g., 60px). Erase everything outside the circle, being careful not to accidentally erase the image itself.
Step 4: Use the Magic Select Function
With only the targeted object and a white background remaining, click on the Magic Select icon at the top. The software will attempt to automatically detect the edge of the object and crop away everything else. If something is missing or incorrect, you can refine the selection using the 'Add' or 'Remove' buttons. Click 'Done', making sure 'Autofill background' is selected.
Step 5: Enable Transparent Canvas (Optional)
If you want a transparent background instead of white, select the Canvas icon at the top and enable 'Transparent canvas'. Most of the white background should disappear. You can further adjust the size of the box while pressing the Shift key to remove any remaining white areas.
Step 6: Save the Image
If you are satisfied with a white background, you can simply save the image at this point. However, if you enabled a transparent background, make sure to save the image as a PNG file to preserve transparency. In the 'Save as type' menu, select 'PNG (image)' and ensure the 'Transparency' checkbox is ticked.
And that's it! You have successfully cropped a circle in Paint 3D using the Magic Select function.
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Frequently asked questions
Open the image file in Paint 3D. Use the 2D shapes function to draw a circle around the target. Make sure the Fill is set to None and the Line type is Solid. Once the circle is in place, erase everything outside of it.
In the toolbar marked Shapes, choose the Oval option. This will load the shape onto your cursor. Go to the image and drag the cursor around to cover the area you want to include within the circle crop.
Make sure the Transparent Canvas option is turned off before importing the image. Draw a circle around the target. Color the entire area outside the circle black. Click on Magic Select and then click Next. Finally, click Done.
Right-click on the image and select Open with, then choose Paint. Click on File and select the image you want to load onto the program. In the toolbar, select Shapes, then Oval. Drag the cursor to cover the area you want to crop.
You can use Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, or Excel to crop an image into a circle. You can also use GIMP, a free image manipulation program available for various operating systems.
