Elena Rossi
Resizing images is an integral part of digital photography and graphic design. It helps make images the right size for different uses, like websites and printing. Microsoft Paint has been a favourite app for over 30 years, thanks to its user-friendly interface and simple drawing tools. Paint also has a useful resize option, allowing you to adjust the image size to fit specific needs. In this article, we will discuss how to reduce the size of an image using the Paint app.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Image Format | .JPG |
| Tools | Paint, Paint 3D, Photos App |
| Platforms | Windows, Windows 11 |
| Image Location | Menu > Open |
| Image Selection | Right-click > Open with > Paint |
| Canvas Options | Maintain aspect ratio, Resize image with canvas |
| Resize Options | Percentage, Pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | Maintain aspect ratio, Lock aspect ratio |
| Image Size | Horizontal, Vertical |
| Image Compression | Lossless compression (e.g. zip) |
| File Saving | Menu > Save As > Image |
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What You'll Learn
How to resize an image in Paint and Paint 3D
To resize an image in Paint, start by making a copy of the image you want to resize. This ensures that you still have the original image in its original size. Then, open the Paint program and click on 'File' > 'Open' to select the image you want to resize.
Once your image is open in Paint, click on the Resize button at the top. This will open the 'Resize & Skew' window. Here, you can resize your image in two ways: using pixels or percentages.
If you need to enter exact dimensions, select 'Pixels'. This will allow you to specify the height and width of your image in pixels. On the other hand, if you want to make your image smaller or bigger without specifying exact pixel dimensions, select 'Percentage'. For example, entering 50 will decrease the image size by 50%.
Before applying the changes, make sure to enable the Maintain aspect ratio option. This ensures that when you change one aspect (e.g., height), the other aspect (width) scales proportionally, preventing your image from becoming distorted or stretched out.
Finally, enter your desired dimensions or percentage, and click 'OK' to apply the changes. To save your resized image, go to 'File' > 'Save As' > 'Image', and type in the file name.
For Paint 3D, the process is similar. Open the Paint 3D app and navigate to 'Menu' > 'Open' to select your image. Click on the Canvas button at the top and ensure that the Resize image with canvas option is checked. This maintains the aspect ratio, ensuring that changes to one aspect (e.g., height) are reflected in the other (width).
Enter your desired dimensions in pixels or percentages. If needed, you can uncheck the 'Maintain aspect ratio' box to set custom dimensions. Finally, click on the Menu button to save your resized image.
It's important to note that while Paint and Paint 3D are convenient tools for resizing images, they are not suitable for processing multiple images simultaneously or drastically increasing image size, as this may lead to pixelation.
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How to avoid distortion when resizing
To avoid distortion when resizing an image in Paint, you must ensure that the aspect ratio is locked. This means that the width will automatically adjust when you change the height, and vice versa.
- Make a copy of the image you want to resize. This is important, as failing to do so will result in the original image being modified.
- Right-click on the image's copy and select "Open with".
- Choose "Paint" from the pop-out menu.
- Click on the "Canvas" button at the top.
- Ensure that the "Maintain aspect ratio" or "When the aspect ratio is locked" option is checked. This will prevent distortion when you resize the image.
- Now, you can resize your image in two ways:
- Select "Pixels" if you need to enter the exact number of pixels for the height and width.
- Select "Percentage" if you want to increase or decrease the size of the image without specifying exact pixel dimensions.
Enter the desired values in the respective text boxes and click "OK".
By following these steps and ensuring that the aspect ratio is locked, you can resize your image in Paint without distortion.
Please note that some users have reported issues with maintaining the aspect ratio while resizing in Paint, especially in newer versions of Windows. If you encounter such issues, you may consider using alternative software like Paint.NET or GIMP, which offer more advanced image editing tools.
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How to resize an image in Microsoft Paint
To resize an image in Microsoft Paint, you should first make a copy of the image you want to resize. This is so that you still have the original image in its original size. Next, open the image in Microsoft Paint.
Once you are in Paint, click on the 『Resize』 button in the middle-right section of the toolbar at the top of the window. The 『Resize and Skew』 window will open. Here, you can resize your image in two ways. Select 『Pixels』 if you need to enter the exact number of pixels for the height and width of your image. The vertical value will determine the height of your image, while the horizontal value will determine its width. Alternatively, select 『Percentage』 if you want to make your image smaller or bigger without needing to specify the exact pixel dimensions. For example, changing your image's values to 75 will result in it becoming 3/4 of its original size.
Before applying the changes, make sure to enable the 『Maintain aspect ratio』 option. When this option is enabled, the width will change automatically when you change the height, and vice versa. This is because the aspect ratio – the ratio of the width to the height – will be locked. It is important for this option to be enabled if you do not want your image to become distorted or oddly stretched out.
Finally, type a percentage between 1 and 500 into the 『Horizontal』 text box to shrink or expand your image when you press 『OK』.
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How to compress a .JPG image
Compressing a .JPG image can be done in a few different ways. One way is to use the Paint app, which is available on Windows computers. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to compress a .JPG image using Paint:
First, make a copy of the image you want to compress. This is important because you don't want to accidentally modify the original image. Right-click on the copy of the image and select "Open with" > "Paint".
Once the image is open in Paint, click on the "Resize" button at the top. This will open the "Resize and Skew" window. In this window, you can choose to resize your image by pixels or by percentage.
If you need to enter specific pixel dimensions, select "Pixels" and enter the desired number of pixels for the height and width. Make sure that the “Maintain aspect ratio” option is enabled so that your image doesn't become distorted.
If you don't need specific pixel dimensions and simply want to make the image smaller, select "Percentage". Enter a number between 1 and 100 (for example, entering 50 will decrease the image size by 50%). Again, make sure that “Maintain aspect ratio” is enabled.
Finally, click "OK" to apply the changes and save your compressed image.
It is important to note that compressing a .JPG image in this way may reduce the quality of the image. If you require a higher quality compression, you may need to use third-party software or a lossless compression method such as zip.
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How to resize an image using Windows 11
Microsoft Paint has been a favourite app for over 30 years. Paint is user-friendly and offers a wide range of image editing features. One of its benefits is that you can use it on any version of Windows, including Windows 11.
To resize an image using Windows 11, follow these steps:
- Open the image you want to resize in the Paint app.
- Click on the "Resize" button at the top. It is located in the Image section of the Home tab in the toolbar.
- Select "Pixels" if you want to enter the exact number of pixels for the height and width.
- Choose Percentage if you want to make the image smaller or bigger without specifying the exact pixel dimensions.
- If you select "Percentage", changing the values to 75 will make the image three-quarters of its original size.
- Make sure to enable the "Maintain aspect ratio" option to avoid distorting the image.
- You can also use the Photos app in Windows 11 to resize an image.
- Right-click on the image and select "Open With" > "Photos".
- Click on the three dots in the top-right corner and select "Resize Image" from the dropdown menu.
- Adjust the size of the image as needed.
Additionally, Windows 11 now offers an image compression tool that allows you to reduce the file size of an image without changing its resolution. You can access this feature through the Windows Share UI and choose from different compression levels, such as Low, Medium, and High.
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Frequently asked questions
To open the image resizing window, click on the “Resize” button in the middle-right section of the toolbar at the top of the window.
You can resize your image in two ways:
- Select "Pixels" if you need to enter the exact number of pixels for the height and width.
- Select "Percentage" if you want to make the image smaller or bigger without needing exact pixel dimensions.
Before applying changes, make sure to enable the "Maintain aspect ratio" option. When this option is enabled, the width will change automatically when you change the height and vice versa.
