Elena Rossi
There are several ways to cut a photo into a round shape, depending on the software you are using. Microsoft Paint, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Excel all offer different methods for cropping images into shapes. For example, in Microsoft Paint, you can use the Shapes toolbar to choose a circular frame for your image. You can also use PowerPoint to crop an image into a circle, but this feature is only available from PowerPoint 2010 onwards.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Software | Microsoft Paint |
| Image Format | JPG, JPEG, PNG, etc. |
| Steps | 1. Select the shape, 2. Bold the edges, 3. Choose your color, 4. Erase, 5. Save your image |
| Additional Features | Add and Remove sections to refine the cutout |
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What You'll Learn
Using Paint 3D
To cut a photo into a round shape in Paint 3D, follow these steps:
- Open the image you want to crop in Paint 3D by going to Menu > Open.
- Use the 2D shapes function to draw a circle around the area you want to crop. Go to 2D shapes at the top and select a circle from the right sidebar. Make sure that the "Fill" option is set to "None" and the "Line type" is set to "Solid" with sufficient thickness.
- Adjust the size of the circle by dragging the mouse pointer while keeping the left mouse button pressed. Ensure that the inner boundary of the circle covers the desired area fully.
- Click on the tick mark on the right edge once you have drawn the circle to your satisfaction.
- Now, click on Crop in the toolbar and crop the image in a square shape. Adjust the crop selection so that it touches the inner edges of the circle.
- Hit "Done" on the right sidebar to apply the crop.
- To remove the background outside the circle, click on the Brushes icon and select the eraser. Erase the extra parts by holding the left mouse button and dragging it over the outer areas. You can adjust the eraser size using the Thickness slider.
- If you want to make the background transparent, use the Magic Select tool of Paint 3D.
- Finally, save the image in PNG format to retain the transparency.
You can also use the above steps to crop an image into other shapes by selecting the desired 2D shape. Additionally, you can save the cropped circular image as a sticker and add it to another picture in Paint 3D.
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Using the 2D shapes function
To crop a photo into a circle in Paint 3D, you can use the 2D shapes function. First, open the image you want to crop in Paint 3D. Then, select the 2D Shapes option from the toolbar. From the sidebar, choose the circle shape.
Now, you can draw a circle around the area you want to crop. Make sure the Fill option is set to None and the Line type is Solid with an appropriate thickness. While drawing the circle, keep the left mouse button pressed and hold down the Shift key.
Once you have drawn the circle, you can use the Magic Select tool to remove the background outside the circle and make it transparent. If you want to fine-tune your selection, you can use the Add and Remove buttons to refine the cutout.
Finally, save your image in PNG format to retain the transparency. Now you can use your circular image wherever you like!
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Bolding the edges
To bold the edges of your circle image, you must first open the image in Paint. Once you have created the circle shape you want around the image, you can begin to bold the edges.
To do this, go to the toolbar at the top of the screen and click on the 'Shapes' box. Next to the 'Oval' tool, you will find tools named 'Outline' and 'Fill'. Next to those, there is a tool named 'Size'. Click on 'Size' and a drop-down menu will appear, offering you different sizes. Choose the boldest option for your circle image, which will be the final option down the line.
Once you have chosen the bold edge, without doing anything else, click on the color white. You will then see the bolding on the edges of your circle turn white. This step is necessary because the eraser tool will leave everything white, so choosing white as your colour will make it easier to match the eraser tool's colour.
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Erasing the background
To erase the background of a photo in Paint, you will need to use Microsoft Paint 3D. First, open the image file in Paint 3D. 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 and click on the tick mark on the right edge once you’re done.
Once the circle is in place, everything outside of it has 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. If your circle cutout is not perfect, you can manually adjust it by adding or removing sections to refine the cutout.
Alternatively, you can use the Magic Select tool to select the foreground and then delete the parts you don't want to keep. You can also use the Select tool to select the background, then press Delete to erase it. If you want to make the background transparent, click Canvas, then click the switch next to "Transparent Canvas" to enable it.
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Cropping tools in other software
There are several other software applications that offer cropping tools, each with its own unique features and capabilities. Let's explore some of these software applications and their cropping functionalities:
Microsoft Office Suite
The Microsoft Office suite, including PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and Excel, offers a "Crop to Shape" feature. This feature allows you to crop images into various shapes, including circles and rounded rectangles. You can easily change the outline of your image by turning it into a shape or inserting an image within a shape. Additionally, Microsoft 365 provides tools like "Fit and Fill" to fine-tune your cropped images, ensuring they fit perfectly within the desired shape.
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Photoshop is widely recognized as the industry standard for image editing. Its cropping tool is robust and offers precise control over image dimensions, aspect ratios, and composition. Advanced features like content-aware crop and perspective cropping make it a favorite among professionals who need to crop images for specific purposes.
GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)
GIMP is a free and open-source alternative to Photoshop. It provides comprehensive cropping tools, including fixed aspect ratios, guides, and the ability to crop to selection. This software is an excellent option for those seeking a powerful image manipulation program without the cost associated with Photoshop.
PicMonkey
PicMonkey is a user-friendly online platform that provides a comprehensive set of image editing tools. Its cropping options are easy to use and make it simple to create social media graphics, marketing materials, and more. PicMonkey is ideal for individuals and businesses looking to enhance their visual content without requiring advanced editing software.
Pinta
Pinta is a free, open-source graphics editor known for its user-friendly interface and cross-platform compatibility. It offers basic yet effective editing tools, making it a fast and versatile option for quick graphic editing tasks. Pinta is lightweight software, making it accessible to users who may have limited system resources.
Krita
Krita is a free and open-source digital painting software that is highly favored by artists. It offers a user-friendly interface, advanced selection tools, and customizable brushes. Krita's image editing functionalities include a crop tool that is easily accessible from the toolbar. The software's flexibility and efficiency make it a popular choice for digital illustration and painting projects.
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Frequently asked questions
First, load MS Paint on your computer by searching for it in the Windows search box. Once the tool is live, load the image you want to cut by right-clicking on the image, selecting "Open with", and choosing Paint.
In the toolbar marked "Shapes", choose the \"Oval\" option. 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.
Once you have created the circle shape you want, bold the edges of the circle shape by clicking on \"Size\" in the toolbar and choosing the boldest option. Then, click on the color white. Once the bolding on the edges of your circle turns white, click on \"Erase\" and then "Save" to finish.
