Elena Rossi
Cropping an image is a fundamental step in the photo editing process, helping to remove unwanted portions from an image. While most people crop their images into squares or rectangles, sometimes a different shape is required, such as an oval. Unfortunately, Paint 3D does not have a standard oval selection tool. However, there is a workaround that allows you to crop your image into an oval shape. This process involves using the 2D shapes function to draw a circle around the target and then making manual adjustments to achieve the desired oval shape.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Software | Paint 3D |
| Image Format | PNG |
| Steps | 1. Launch Paint 3D and open the image. 2. Use the 2D shapes function to draw a circle around the target. 3. Adjust parameters: Fill to None, Line type to Solid, Line type color to white, and thickness to 100px. 4. Use "Magic Select" to remove the background outside the circle. 5. Choose the Magic select function again and click Next. The software will automatically detect the edge of the object and crop away everything else. 6. Make any necessary manual adjustments and click Done. 7. To make the background transparent, click on the object, move it to the side, and erase the white portions using the Brushes function and the Eraser. |
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What You'll Learn
Launch Paint 3D and open your image
To crop an image into an oval shape in Paint 3D, you must first launch the application and open your chosen image file. Paint 3D is available on Windows 10, and you can launch it by selecting it from your list of apps.
Once you have launched the application, you can open your image by going to Menu > Open. You will then see your chosen image displayed on the Paint 3D interface.
From here, you can begin the process of cropping your image into an oval shape. First, you must draw an oval on the image. To do this, go to 2D Shapes at the top of the interface and select a circle from the right sidebar.
Now, move your mouse pointer to the area of the image you want to crop. Press and hold the left mouse button, then drag your mouse to draw a circle. For a more precise circle, hold the Shift key while dragging.
At this point, you should have an adjustable circle drawn on your image. You can now proceed to the next steps to crop your image into an oval shape.
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Draw a circle around the area you want to crop
To crop an image into an oval shape in Paint 3D, you'll first need to open the image by going to Menu > Open. Next, you'll need to draw a circle on your image using the circle shape tool.
Here's a step-by-step guide to drawing a circle around the area you want to crop:
Go to 2D shapes at the top of the Paint 3D interface and select the circle shape from the right sidebar. Move your mouse pointer near the area you want to crop. Click and hold the left mouse button, then drag your mouse to draw a circle. To create a perfect circle, hold down the Shift key while dragging your mouse. Release the mouse button before releasing the Shift key.
You can adjust the size of the circle by dragging the corners or sides of the shape. If you want to create a proper and equal circle, ensure that the "Fill" option is set to "None" and the "Line type" is set to "Solid" in the right sidebar. Keep the "Line type color" as white and increase the thickness of the circle to your desired level—for best results, a thickness of 100px is recommended.
Don't worry if you don't get the circle exactly right or around the preferred area on your first try. You can always adjust and reposition the circle before finalizing the crop.
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Adjust the circle's parameters
Once you have drawn the circle on your image, there are a few parameters you can adjust to get the perfect crop. Firstly, make sure that the "Fill" is set to "None" and the "Line type" is set to "Solid" in the right sidebar. You can also adjust the thickness of the circle outline from this sidebar—a thickness of around 50-100px is recommended.
Next, you will need to adjust the crop selection so that it touches the inner edges of the circle. You can then hit "'Done" on the right sidebar to crop the image. If you have followed the steps correctly, you will now have the existing background on the four edges of your circle.
To remove the background, click on the "'Brushes" icon and select the eraser tool. You can then erase the extra part by holding the left mouse button and dragging it over the outer areas. You can also adjust the size of the eraser using the "Thickness" slider in the right sidebar.
Finally, you will have your image inside a circle. If you are using it on a white background, you can save the image. However, if the background colour is different, you may need to take further steps to make the background transparent.
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Use the Magic Select tool to remove the background
Paint 3D's Magic Select tool is a simple, free tool that can be used to remove unwanted people or objects from photos. It is a basic photo editing tool that can be used to algorithmically fill in the backdrop that was "behind" the person or object.
To use the Magic Select tool, first launch Paint 3D and open the image that you want to crop by going to Menu > Open. Then, select the Magic Select tool from the menu bar. Next, use the tool to outline the object or person you want to remove from the photo. If Magic Select doesn't detect everything you want to remove, you can assist by drawing a line with your mouse across the region you want to exclude.
Once you have selected the area you want to remove, Magic Select will automatically fill in the background. However, this may leave a ghosting or halo effect, along with any shadows cast by the object or person. In some cases, using Magic Select again on the remainder will remove these artifacts.
If you want to export your image with a transparent background, delete the original picture and make sure the canvas is set to transparent. Then, position and size the object however you like, and export your project as a 2D PNG file.
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Save in PNG format to retain transparency
When you want to crop an image into a circle in Paint 3D, it's important to save the image in PNG format. This is because the PNG format retains the transparency of the picture. Transparent background images are often used for digital assets and branding elements like logos. They can be placed on any colour or background without clashing with different colour schemes.
To crop an image into a circle in Paint 3D, you'll first need to launch the program and open the image you want to crop by going to Menu > Open. Next, you'll need to draw a circle on the image by selecting the 2D circle shape from the right sidebar. With the left mouse button pressed, drag to draw a circle. To ensure a proper and equal circle, hold down the Shift key while dragging the mouse.
After drawing the circle, adjust some parameters before clicking outside of it. Make sure the Fill is set to None, the Line type is Solid, and the Line type colour is white. You can then increase the circle's thickness from the right sidebar; 100px is recommended for the best results.
Once you're happy with the circle, you can delete the remaining part of the image and make the canvas transparent. To do this, click on Canvas in the toolbar to toggle the Transparent Canvas option. Finally, save your image by going to Menu > Save As > Image, ensuring you select PNG as the file format. Now you can use your circular image with a transparent background anywhere you like!
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Frequently asked questions
Paint 3D does not have a standard oval selection tool. However, you can crop an oval photo by drawing a circle around the targeted object and using the "Magic Select" tool to remove the background outside the circle and make it transparent.
First, open the image in Paint 3D. Then, use the 2D shapes function to draw a circle around the target. Make sure that the Fill is set to None, the Line type is Solid, and the Line type colour is white. Adjust the thickness of the circle for best results; 100px is recommended.
After using the "Magic Select" tool, you will be left with the targeted object and a white background. To crop the image down to the object boundary, use the Magic select function and click Next. The software will automatically detect the edge of the object and crop away everything else. Once all the necessary manual adjustments are made, click Done, and after a few seconds, the circle-cropped image will be generated.
