Elena Rossi
MS Paint is a simple graphics painting program that has been included in all versions of Microsoft Windows. While it is not the most sophisticated image editor, some users prefer to use it as their default program for opening and editing images. However, changing the default image viewer on Windows can be tricky. This paragraph aims to provide an introduction to the topic of setting MS Paint as the default program for opening image files on a Windows PC, covering the steps to follow and potential challenges users may encounter in the process.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| How to set MS Paint as the default app to open image files | Go to Settings -> Apps -> Default Apps -> click on the desired app you want to use to open images -> choose the file extensions you want to open with it |
| How to change the default save format in MS Paint to JPG | Open Paint, click the blue drop-down box in the top left corner, click Save As, move your cursor over the JPEG option and right-click, click Add to Quick Access Folder |
| How to change the default file associations in Windows Default Programs | Sign in to your computer using an administrator account, open the Windows Registry Editor, navigate to the HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\image\shell\edit\command key in the left pane, right-click the (Default) entry in the right pane and select Modify, replace the value data with the full path and filename of your preferred image editor's executable file |
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What You'll Learn
Changing default photo viewer to Paint 3D on Windows 10
Several users have reported issues with changing the default photo viewer to Paint 3D on Windows 10. Some users have stated that the "`Open with...` option does not list Paint 3D anymore", while others have reported that they cannot access the app's file location or set it as a default app.
To change the default photo viewer to Paint 3D on Windows 10, you can try the following methods:
Method 1:
- Go to the Apps section in Windows settings.
- Click on Paint 3D in the list, then click Advanced options.
- Click the Reset button.
Method 2:
- Right-click on an image.
- Select "Open with" and then choose "Paint 3D."
- Check the box that says "Always use this app to open" to make Paint 3D the default photo viewer.
Method 3:
- Open a blank screen in Paint and save it as a .jpg in the location you want as your default, naming it "default.jpg."
- Right-click and drag the Paint program from the Start, Programs, Accessories location onto the desktop and select "Copy here."
- Right-click on the Paint icon and left-click Properties.
- Add a space after .exe and type the full path and filename for the default.jpg file.
- Click OK.
It is worth noting that some users have suggested that the issue might be related to a recent Windows update, and Microsoft may release a fix soon.
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Making JPG the default save format
Microsoft Paint does not provide options to change the default file format for newly created images. However, there are a few workarounds that can be implemented to make JPG the default save format.
One method is to create a blank JPEG image and save it to a location on your system. You can then right-click on the image, select "Properties", and set it to "read-only". Next, open the Start Menu and type "Paint" to display the Microsoft Paint result. Right-click on Paint, select "Properties", and locate the "Target field". Replace the existing text with the following line, ensuring that you replace the path with the path to the blank JPEG image you have created:
> %windir%\system32\mspaint.exe "C:\Users\Martin\Downloads\loadjpeg.jpg"
Now, every time you open Paint, it will start with that JPEG image, and the "Save As..." option will be set to JPEG.
Another method is to add the JPG shortcut to the Paint quick access toolbar. To do this, open Paint and click the blue drop-down box in the top left corner. From the drop-down options, select "Save As", and a selection of save formats, including JPEG, will appear. Move your cursor over the JPEG option and right-click. From the options presented, click the top option, which should say "Add to Quick Access Folder".
Now, when you want to save an image, you can simply click on this icon to save your file as a JPEG. This method creates a quick access link that defaults the Save File dialog to JPEG.
While these workarounds exist, it is worth noting that they may not be as fast or convenient as simply hitting "Ctrl-S" to save a file.
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Opening image files with MS Paint on Windows 8
If you want to open image files with MS Paint on Windows 8, there are a few things you can do to set it as your default program for images. Firstly, you need to check your default settings for image files.
Go to Settings > Apps > Default Apps and select the app you want to use to open images. You can choose MS Paint as the default app for the image file types you want. This will ensure that when you double-click on an image file, it will open with MS Paint.
If you are unable to change the default app, you can try another method. Open a blank screen in MS Paint and save it as a '.jpg' file in the location you want as your default, naming it "default.jpg". Then, right-click and drag the Paint program from the Start menu to your desktop, selecting "Copy here". After that, right-click on the Paint icon and left-click on Properties. You should see a line like this: "%SystemRoot%\system32\mspaint.exe". Place your cursor after ".exe" and type a space, followed by the full path and filename for your "default.jpg" file. The final line should look something like this: "%SystemRoot%\system32\mspaint.exe" "C:\path\to\default.jpg". Click OK, and you should now have MS Paint as your default image opener.
It is worth noting that early versions of MS Paint only supported '.bmp' or bitmap image files. So, if you are using an older version of Windows, such as Windows 95 or earlier, you may not be able to open certain image file types with MS Paint. In that case, you would need to use another image editor or update your version of Windows and MS Paint.
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Changing the default file associations in Windows Default Programs
For example, if you want to set MS Paint as the default program for opening image files, you can follow these steps: Go to Settings > Apps > Default Apps, and then select the app you want to use for opening images. In this case, you would choose MS Paint. After selecting MS Paint, a list of file extensions will appear, and you can choose the ones you want to open with this program.
Another method for setting MS Paint as the default for image files involves creating a desktop shortcut: Open MS Paint and save a blank image as a ".jpg" file in your desired default location, naming it "default.jpg." Then, right-click and drag the Paint program from the Start menu to your desktop, selecting "Copy here." Right-click on the Paint icon, left-click on Properties, and locate the executable file path, typically "%SystemRoot%\system32\mspaint.exe." After the ".exe," add a space and then type the full path and filename for your "default.jpg" file, ensuring that any spaces in the path are enclosed in quotes. Finally, click "OK."
It's worth noting that the process for managing default file associations has changed over different Windows versions. In Windows 10 and 11, you can no longer configure file associations through the registry or the "Open With" feature of the Group Policy Preferences. Instead, you can export current file association settings to an XML file and apply them to other computers or import a file associations file into a Windows image.
Additionally, when manually changing the ProgId registry value to assign a different program, Windows may reset the file association settings to the default state due to an invalid Hash value. In such cases, you'll receive a notification stating, "An app default was reset." To work around this, a third-party tool, SetUserFTA.exe, can be used to calculate the hash and directly assign a file extension to a program through the registry.
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Setting a different default app to open images
If you want to set MS Paint as the default app to open image files, you can follow these steps:
For Windows 10:
- Open a blank screen in Paint and save it as a .jpg file in the location you want as your default, naming it "default.jpg".
- Right-click and drag the Paint program from "Start > Programs > Accessories" to your desktop and select "Copy here".
- Right-click on the Paint icon and left-click "Properties".
- You should see a line like this: %SystemRoot%\system32\mspaint.exe.
- Place your cursor after the .exe and type a space.
- Type the full path and filename for the default.jpg file you saved. If there are spaces in the path, enclose the file path in quotes. The final line should look like this: %SystemRoot%\system32\mspaint.exe "C:\this is the path here\default.jpg".
- Click "OK".
For Windows 8:
- Sign in to your computer using an administrator account.
- Open the Windows Registry Editor by clicking "Search" on the Charms bar, typing "regedit" in the search field, and pressing "Enter".
- Navigate to the "HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\image\shell\edit\command" key in the left pane.
- Right-click the "(Default)" entry in the right pane and select "Modify".
- Replace %systemroot%\system32\mspaint.exe in the "Value Data" field with the full path and filename of your preferred image editor's executable file.
For Windows 7 and earlier:
- Sign in to your computer using an administrator account.
- Click the "Start" button, type "regedit" in the search field, and press "Enter" to open the Windows Registry Editor.
- Follow the same steps as for Windows 8 to navigate to the correct key and modify the default image editor.
It's important to note that making incorrect changes in the Windows registry can cause issues, so be sure to follow these steps carefully or seek additional technical support if needed.
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Frequently asked questions
To set MS Paint as the default program to open image files on Windows 7 and earlier, click the Start button, type "regedit" in the search field and press "Enter." Navigate to the "HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\image\shell\edit\command" key in the left pane. Right-click the "(Default)" entry in the right pane and select "Modify." Replace "%systemroot%\system32\mspaint.exe" in the "Value Data" field with the full path and filename of your preferred image editor's executable file.
To set MS Paint as the default program to open image files on Windows 8, click "Search" on the Charms bar, type "regedit" in the search field and press "Enter." Navigate to the "HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\image\shell\edit\command" key in the left pane. Right-click the "(Default)" entry in the right pane and select "Modify." Replace "%systemroot%\system32\mspaint.exe" in the "Value Data" field with the full path and filename of your preferred image editor's executable file.
To set MS Paint as the default program to open image files on Windows 10, open Settings, click Apps, then Default Apps, and click the desired app you want to use to open images. Choose the extensions you want to open with MS Paint.
