Priya Kapoor
Cropping an image is a fundamental step in photo editing, allowing users to remove unnecessary portions from a picture. While most image editing software offers the ability to crop in square or rectangular shapes, cropping an image into a circle can be a bit more challenging. One such program that doesn't have a native circle crop feature is Microsoft Paint 3D. However, there are workarounds to achieve a circular crop in Paint 3D, and in this article, we will guide you through the steps to do so.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Image Opening | Go to Menu > Open |
| Drawing a Circle | Select 2D shapes at the top and choose circle from the right sidebar |
| Drawing a Perfect Circle | Hold the Shift key while dragging the mouse |
| Line Type | Solid |
| Line Type Color | White |
| Line Thickness | 100px |
| Erasing | Hold the left mouse button and drag it over the outer areas |
| Eraser Thickness | Increase using the Thickness slider in the right sidebar |
| Transparent Background | Use the Magic Select tool |
| Background Color Adjustment | Use tools like Lunapic to make the background transparent |
| Cropping | Crop the image in a square so that the new edges are wholly outside the image inside the circle |
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What You'll Learn
Open the image in Paint 3D
To open an image in Paint 3D, you can go to Menu > Open. This will allow you to select the image file you want to crop.
Once you have opened the image, you can use the 2D shapes function to draw a circle around the target. It is important to ensure that the Fill is set to None and the Line type is Solid, with a sufficient thickness. For instance, a thickness of 50px should be enough. You can also hold the Shift key while drawing the circle to ensure it is a perfect circle.
Make sure that the inner boundary of the circle covers the target fully. It is unlikely that you will get it right on the first try, so take your time to adjust the circle for a proper fit. Once you are happy with the circle, click on the tick mark on the right edge.
Now, you need to erase everything outside of the circle. To make this step easier, you can crop the image using a 1:1 aspect ratio, up to the outer edge of the circle. You can also increase 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 and use it.
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Draw a circle around the target
To draw a circle around the target in Paint 3D, you must first open the image file in the software. This can be done by going to Menu > Open.
Next, you will need to use the 2D shapes function to draw a circle around the target. Go to 2D shapes at the top and select a circle from the right sidebar. Position your mouse pointer near the area you want to crop and keep the left mouse button pressed. Drag to draw a circle. For a perfect circle, hold the Shift key while dragging the cursor.
After drawing the circle, make sure to adjust some parameters before clicking outside the circle. Ensure that the Fill is set to None and the Line type is Solid. Also, keep the Line colour white and increase the thickness of the circle. For best results, keep the thickness at 100px.
Don't worry if you don't get the circle right or the preferred area inside the circle the first time. You can adjust the edges individually. Once you are done, click on the tick mark on the right edge.
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Erase everything outside the circle
Once you've drawn your circle, it's time to erase everything outside of it. To make this step easier, start by cropping the image using a 1:1 aspect ratio, up to the outer edge of the circle. You can do this by selecting Brushes in the toolbar, choosing the Eraser, and increasing the eraser's thickness. Then, hold the left mouse button and drag it over the outer areas to erase the extra parts.
If you want to crop the image down to the object boundary, you can use the Magic Select function. This will automatically detect the edge of the object and crop away everything else. However, it may not be 100% accurate, so you may need to refine the cutout using the Add and Remove buttons.
Finally, adjust the position and size of your cropped image, and save it.
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Use the Magic Select tool to crop the image
To crop an image into a circle in Paint 3D, you'll first need to open the image file in the software. Then, 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.
Once the circle is in place, everything outside of it has to be erased. You can do this by cropping the image using a 1:1 aspect ratio, up to the outer edge of the circle. You can also increase the size of the eraser using the Thickness slider in the right sidebar.
Now, 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 or the software cut into the object itself, you can refine the selection using the Add or Remove buttons.
Finally, click Done, making sure Autofill background is selected. You can now adjust the position and size of the cropped image and save it.
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Adjust the crop as needed
Once you have drawn the circle around the target, you might need to adjust the crop. Make sure that the inner boundary of the circle covers the target fully. You probably won't get it exactly right on the first try, but it is relatively easy to adjust the circle for a proper fit, as the edges can be adjusted individually.
To make this step easier, start by cropping the image using a 1:1 aspect ratio, up to the outer edge of the circle. You can increase the size of the eraser using the Thickness slider in the right sidebar. Erase the extra parts by holding the left mouse button and dragging it over the outer areas.
After clearing everything outside the circle, you should be left with the targeted object and a white background. If you are using a white background, you can save the image and use it. If the background colour is different, you will need to take a few more steps to make the background transparent.
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Frequently asked questions
Open the image file in Paint 3D and select the 2D shapes function to draw a circle around the target.
Ensure that the Fill is set to None, the Line type is Solid, and the inner boundary of the circle covers the target fully. You can adjust the edges individually.
Erase everything outside the circle. You can use the Magic Select function to crop the image down to the object boundary.
