Leo Martínez
Microsoft Paint 3D is a powerful photo-editing tool that can be used to curve an image. While it does not allow you to crop a circular image with just one click, there is a workaround. This involves using the 2D shapes function to draw a circle around the target image and then using the Magic Select tool to remove the background outside the circle and make it transparent. Curving text in Paint 3D is also possible, and you can follow a similar process by using the Select tool to edit and customise the text.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Software | Paint 3D |
| Image type | Circular |
| Steps | 1. Launch Paint 3D and open the image that you want to crop. 2. Use the 2D shapes function to draw a circle around the target area of the image. 3. Use the "Magic Select" tool to remove the background outside the circle and make it transparent. 4. Use the orientation and move controls to position any text along the curve. |
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What You'll Learn
Cropping an image into a circle
Microsoft Paint 3D is a useful tool for editing images. However, it does not allow you to crop a circular image with just a click. Nevertheless, there is a workaround that can be used to crop an image into a circle.
First, launch Paint 3D and open the image you want to crop. To do this, go to Menu > Open. Next, you will need to draw a circle on your image. Go to 2D shapes at the top and select a circle from the right sidebar. Take your mouse pointer to the area you want to crop and, keeping the left mouse button pressed, drag to draw a circle. For a proper and equal circle, hold the Shift key while dragging the mouse.
After drawing the circle, make sure that the Fill is set to None and the Line type is Solid with sufficient thickness (50px is recommended). Make sure that the inner boundary of the circle covers the target fully. You can adjust the edges individually. Once you are done, click on the tick mark on the right edge.
Now, everything outside of the circle needs to be erased. To make this step easier, start by cropping the image using a 1:1 aspect ratio, up to the outer edge of the circle. After clearing everything outside the circle, you will be left with the targeted object and a white background.
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. If something is missing, you can refine it using the Add or Remove buttons. Once you are happy with the selection, hit the Done button, making sure Autofill background is selected.
Your image is now cropped into a circle!
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Using the Magic Select tool
The Magic Select tool in Paint 3D is a great way to edit out unwanted objects or people from your photos. It works best with simple, well-lit objects and photos with clear distinctions between objects.
To use the Magic Select tool, first, make sure your photo is sized to fill the screen. Then, click on the Magic Select icon in the menu bar. Next, you will use the border highlighting tool to highlight the object you want to select. Simply surround the object as best you can by sliding the rectangular border around it.
Once you are happy with your selection, you can drag the object off the canvas into the 3D virtual space. From here, you can cut and paste your edited object into a new image or scene. You can also resize and reshape your virtual object as needed.
If you are using the Magic Select tool to remove a person or object from a scene, the tool will algorithmically fill in the background behind the selected object. However, it is important to note that Magic Select struggles with complex images and scenes. Keep it simple for the best results.
The Magic Select tool is a great, simple, and free alternative to more expensive photo editing applications like Adobe Photoshop.
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Drawing a circle around the target
To curve an image in MS Paint 3D, you will first need to open the image in the application. Then, you can use the 2D shapes function to draw a circle around the target.
To do this, follow these steps:
- Go to the 2D shapes option at the top of the screen and select a circle from the right sidebar.
- Move your mouse pointer near the area of the image that you want to crop.
- Keep the left mouse button pressed, and drag your mouse to draw a circle.
- For a more precise circle, hold the Shift key while dragging the mouse.
Make sure that the circle you draw covers the target fully. You can adjust the circle as needed by moving the edges.
Once you have drawn the circle, there are a few essential parameters to adjust. First, ensure that the Fill is set to None, the Line type is Solid, and the Line colour is white. You can adjust these settings in the right sidebar. Next, increase the thickness of the circle outline from the sidebar—for best results, a thickness of 100px is recommended.
After drawing the circle and adjusting the parameters, you can use the Magic Select tool to remove the background outside the circle and make it transparent. This will leave you with the targeted object and a transparent background.
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Creating a curved path for text
To create a curved path for text in Paint 3D, you must first select the "2D Shapes" option. You can do this by pressing '2' on your keyboard as a shortcut. Next, you will need to use either a 3-, 4-, or 5-point curve to set up the curve along which you want your text to follow. If you would like to create a more complex shape, you can combine multiple curve elements.
To make it easier to select the curve later on, you can turn it into a 3D object by clicking "Make 3D" in the Paint 3D sidebar. Once you are happy with your curve, select the "Text" tool. You can do this by pressing 'T' on your keyboard. Choose between 2D and 3D text, and then pick your desired font and formatting. It is important to note that changing the formatting later may prove difficult, so it is recommended to choose it beforehand.
Click to enter the first letter of your text, and then use the orientation and move controls to position the letter. For 3D text, click outside the text editor before positioning the letter. Repeat this step for each letter. Once you have added all your letters, you can use the "'Select' tool" to draw an outline around the letters that make up your curved text. This will allow you to move or make changes to your text as needed.
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Combining multiple curve elements
To combine multiple curve elements in Paint 3D, you can follow these steps:
Firstly, you can use the 3-, 4-, or 5-point curve to set up the curve along which you want to orient your text or image. This will allow you to create a basic curve that you can adjust and modify as needed.
Once you have your initial curve, you can combine more than one curve element to create more complex shapes. This involves adding additional curves to your existing curve, allowing you to customize and manipulate the overall shape.
To make this process easier, you can turn your curve into a 3D object by clicking "Make 3D" in the Paint 3D sidebar. This will enable you to select and modify the curve more easily, especially if you want to perform actions such as deleting or moving specific parts of the curve.
By combining multiple curve elements and utilizing the "Make 3D" feature, you can create intricate and detailed shapes in Paint 3D. This provides flexibility in designing curves that follow circles, ellipses, or other custom paths, enabling you to achieve the desired result for your project.
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Frequently asked questions
First, select the text tool by pressing 'T' on your keyboard. Choose between 2D and 3D text and select your font and formatting. Next, click to enter the first letter of your text and use the orientation and move controls to position the letter. For 3D text, click outside the text editor before positioning the letter. Repeat these steps for each letter.
Open your image in MS Paint 3D and use the 2D shapes function to draw a circle around the target area. Make sure that the fill is set to 'None' and the line type is solid. Use the mouse to drag and draw a circle around the area you want to crop. If you want to remove the background outside of the circle, use the Magic Select tool.
You can combine more than one curve element. First, click 'Make 3D' in the Paint 3D sidebar to turn the curve into a 3D object, which makes it easier to select the curve later.
