Compressing Images With Microsoft Paint: A Step-By-Step Guide

If you want to lower the file size of an image, you can use Microsoft Paint to do so. First, make a copy of the image you want to resize so that you don't modify the original image. Then, open the copy in Microsoft Paint and click Resize in the toolbar at the top of the window. Make sure Pixels or Percentage is selected, and then adjust the height and width of the image by typing a number between 1 and 500 in the Horizontal text box. Finally, save your image by pressing Ctrl+S or by going to File > Save As, and choose a file format such as JPEG, PNG, or BMP.

• Cropping an image will also reduce its file size. |

Make a copy of the image

To lower the size of an image file using Microsoft Paint, you must first make a copy of the image. This is important because failing to do so will result in the original image being modified.

To make a copy of the image, go to the image you want to resize, right-click it, and select "Copy" from the drop-down menu. Then, right-click an empty space in the folder or on the desktop and select "Paste" from the drop-down menu. Now you have a copy of the image that you can modify without altering the original.

Once you have copied and pasted the image, right-click on the copy. This will prompt a drop-down menu to appear. From this menu, select "Open with".

Selecting "Open with" will cause a pop-out menu to appear. From this menu, click on "Paint" to open your selected image in the Paint program.

Now that you have opened the copied image in Microsoft Paint, you can proceed to resize the image and reduce its file size.

It is important to note that you should always make a copy of the image you want to modify to avoid making unwanted changes to the original image. By following the steps outlined above, you can successfully create a copy of your image and begin the process of resizing and reducing its file size using Microsoft Paint.

Open the image in Microsoft Paint

To lower the size of an image file using Microsoft Paint, you will first need to open the image in the Paint program.

To do this, make a copy of the image you want to resize. Right-click on the image and select 'Copy' from the drop-down menu. Then, right-click in an empty space in the folder or on the desktop and select 'Paste'. This step is important as it ensures that you do not modify the original image.

Once you have made a copy of the image, right-click on it and select 'Open with' from the drop-down menu. A pop-out menu will appear. Click on 'Paint' to open the image in Microsoft Paint.

Now that your image is open in Paint, you can proceed to resize it. Click on the 'Resize' button in the toolbar at the top of the window. Ensure that ''Percentage' is selected so that your image changes are measured in percentages. For example, changing the values to 75 will make the image three-quarters of its original size.

It is also important to check the 'Maintain aspect ratio' box to prevent your image from becoming distorted. Finally, type a percentage between 1 and 500 into the 'Horizontal' text box to shrink or enlarge your image.

Click 'Resize'

To lower the file size of an image using Microsoft Paint, you must first open the image in the Paint program. To do this, make a copy of the image you want to resize by right-clicking on it and selecting "Copy" from the drop-down menu. Then, right-click in an empty space and select "Paste" from the menu.

Next, right-click on the copy of the image and select "Open with" from the drop-down menu. Click on "Paint" in the pop-out menu to open your selected image in the Paint program.

Once the image is open in Paint, you can begin the resizing process. Click on the "Resize" button, which is located in the middle-right section of the toolbar at the top of the window. This will open the "Resize" window, where you can adjust the size of your image.

In the "Resize" window, ensure that "Percentage" is selected at the top so that your image's changes will be measured in percentages. For example, changing the image's values to 75 will result in it becoming 3/4 of its original size.

Additionally, make sure to check the "Maintain aspect ratio" box to prevent your image from becoming distorted.

Finally, type a percentage between 1 and 500 into the "Horizontal" text box to shrink or expand your image. Click "OK" to apply the changes.

By following these steps and reducing the size of your image, you will also effectively lower its file size.

Select 'Pixels'

To select pixels in Microsoft Paint, you must first open the image in the Paint program. Once the image is open, you can use the "Rectangular selection" tool to select the desired area.

Here's a step-by-step guide:

• Make a copy of the image you want to edit. This is important to avoid modifying the original image.
• Right-click on the copy and select "Open with", then choose "Paint" from the pop-out menu.
• In the Paint window, click on the "Image" section in the Home tab.
• From the drop-down menu, select "Rectangular selection".
• Now, you can use the selection tool to choose the pixels you want to work with. Depress the left mouse button and drag the rectangle to select the desired area.
• Once you've made your selection, you can perform various operations within the selected area, such as cropping, resizing, or editing specific pixels.

Remember that selecting pixels is just the first step. After making your selection, you can then choose to crop the image, resize it, or manipulate individual pixels within the selected area. Microsoft Paint provides a simple way to work with images at the pixel level, allowing you to create pixel art or make precise adjustments to your pictures.

Adjust the image size

To adjust the image size in Microsoft Paint, start by making a copy of the image you want to resize. This is important because failing to do so will result in the original image being modified. To make a copy, right-click on the image and select "Copy" from the drop-down menu. Then, right-click in an empty space in the folder or on the desktop and select "Paste" from the menu.

Once you have the copy, right-click on it and select "Open with" from the drop-down menu. Choose “Paint” from the pop-out menu to open your selected image in the Paint program.

To resize the image, click on the “Resize” button located in the middle-right section of the toolbar at the top of the Paint window. A “Resize” window will pop up, where you can adjust the image size. Make sure that “Pixels” or “Percentage” is selected at the top, so your image’s changes will be measured in pixels or percentages. For example, changing the image’s values to 75 will result in it becoming ¾ of its original size.

Additionally, check the “Maintain aspect ratio” box to ensure your image doesn’t get distorted when resizing. Then, type a percentage between 1 and 500 into the “Horizontal” text box to shrink or expand your image. You can also adjust the height and width of the image by entering specific pixel values for each.

After adjusting the size, remember to save your image by pressing Ctrl+S or going to "File" and selecting "Save As." You can choose to save your image as a JPEG, PNG, or BMP file format.

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