Elena Rossi
Paint 3D is a pre-installed Windows 10 app that comes with a Magic Select tool, which allows users to remove the background of an image or extract a part of it in PNG format. While there is no direct way to save the extracted PNG image, there are several workarounds that can be implemented to achieve this. This includes disabling the canvas, removing the background, pasting the image directly onto another image, or creating a sticker. The extracted PNG file can then be used as a sticker or added to another image in Paint 3D or any other app.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Magic Select Tool | An addition to Paint 3D, an upgraded version of MS Paint |
| Use | Remove the background of an image or extract a part of it in PNG format |
| How to Use | Launch Paint 3D, open your image, click on the Magic Select tool, and a new border selection will appear around your image |
| How to Save | Drag the extracted image outside of the original background image, disable the canvas, centre the extracted image, click on Menu, click on Save As, choose Image as the file format, and select PNG |
| Alternative Method | Right-click on the extracted image, choose Copy from the menu, open a new image, right-click and hit Paste, save the image normally, create a sticker from the image, and add it to the final photo |
| Transparent Background | Delete the original picture, set the canvas to transparent, position and size the object and canvas as desired, and export your project as a 2D PNG |
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What You'll Learn
Using the Magic Select tool to remove image backgrounds
The Magic Select tool in Paint 3D is an upgraded version of the traditional MS Paint that allows you to remove the background of an image or extract a part of it in PNG format.
To use the Magic Select tool to remove image backgrounds, follow these steps:
- Launch Paint 3D and open the image you want to edit.
- Click on the Magic Select tool at the top. The tool is excellent at edge detection, and you will see a new border selection around your image.
- You can either let Magic Select automatically detect the object you want to cut out, or you can assist it by drawing a line with your mouse across the region you want to include or exclude.
- If there are any parts of the image that Magic Select didn't detect, you can use the tool again to remove unwanted portions.
- Once you are happy with the selection, right-click on the extracted portion and choose "Copy" from the menu.
- Go to Menu at the top and choose "Open." Navigate and open the picture onto which you want to paste the extracted image.
- When the new image opens, right-click on it and select "Paste," or use the Ctrl + V keyboard shortcut.
- Save the image by going to "Menu" and selecting "Save as."
It is important to note that Magic Select works best with well-defined, well-lit, and simple objects. Complex images with many details may be more challenging for the tool to handle. Additionally, removing objects from a scene can sometimes leave a "ghosting" effect, with halos, shadows, or other artifacts. In some cases, using Magic Select again on the remainder can help trim out these artifacts.
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Extracting the desired image portion
To extract the desired image portion using the Magic Select tool in Paint 3D, follow these steps:
- Launch Paint 3D and open the image you want to edit.
- Click on the "Magic Select" tool, usually present at the top of the window.
- A new border selection will appear around your image. Move the sides of the selection box to include the area you want to extract.
- Click "Next," and then use the "Add" and "Remove" options to fine-tune your selection.
- Once you're happy with your selection, click "Done."
- Drag the selected area to the side to see what the Magic Select tool has extracted.
- Right-click on the selected area and choose "Copy" from the menu.
- Now, you can paste the extracted portion onto another image or create a sticker.
To create a sticker from the extracted image:
- With the extracted image selected, click on "Make Sticker" or "Create Sticker" on the right side of the window.
- Choose the desired opacity for your sticker.
- Click anywhere on the image to create the sticker, and it will be available in the Stickers section.
Remember, there is no direct way to save the extracted image or sticker as a PNG or JPEG file. To save your work, you will need to paste it onto another image and then save the entire image, as described in the next section.
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Saving the image as a PNG file
PNG is a recommended file format to use as it keeps the transparency of the image intact. This means that when you remove the background of an image using the Magic Select tool, you can save it as a PNG file and retain the transparency, allowing you to add it to another image or use it as a sticker.
There are alternative methods to saving the image as a PNG file. One method involves using the "Create Sticker" feature in Paint 3D. After extracting the desired portion of the image with the Magic Select tool, click on "Create Sticker" on the right side and choose the desired opacity. Then, open the image you want to add the sticker to by clicking "Menu" and "Open". Click on the "Stickers" tab and choose your sticker, then add it to the new photo. Finally, save the image using "Menu" > "Save As", selecting "PNG" as the file type.
Another method is to use the copy and paste function. After extracting the image with the Magic Select tool, right-click on the extracted portion and choose "Copy" from the menu. Then, go to "Menu" and choose "Open". Open the image you want to paste the extracted image onto. Right-click on the new image and hit "Paste", or use the Ctrl + V keyboard shortcut. Finally, save the new image by going to "Menu" > "Save As" and selecting "PNG" as the file type.
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Creating stickers from the extracted image
Next, you will need to extract the part of the image you want to use as a sticker. To do this, simply right-click on the extracted portion and choose "Copy" from the menu. Now, go to the "Menu" option at the top of the screen and select "Open". Navigate and open the picture on which you want to paste the old image. Once the new image is open, right-click on it and select "Paste". Alternatively, you can use the "Ctrl + V" keyboard shortcut to paste the copied image.
At this point, you can adjust the size of the extracted image using the selection boxes to suit your requirements. You can even change the canvas size. Once you are happy with the positioning and size of your extracted image, it is time to create your sticker. With the extracted image selected, click on "Make Sticker" on the right side of the screen. You will then be asked to select the sticker opacity.
Finally, you can save your new sticker by clicking on "Menu" at the top of the screen and selecting "Save As". Choose "Image" as the file format and then select "PNG" from the "Save as type" drop-down box. It is important to select "PNG" as this file format keeps the transparency of the image intact. Check the box next to "Transparency" to ensure your sticker has a transparent background.
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Combining two images
Paint 3D is a powerful image editing tool that allows you to perform various tasks, including creating animated GIFs, designing logos, and editing images. One of its capabilities is seamlessly merging two images, which can be done by following these steps:
Step 1: Open the First Image in Paint 3D
Right-click on the first image you want to merge and select "Edit with Paint 3D" or "Open with Paint 3D." This will open your image in the Paint 3D application.
Step 2: Resize the Canvas
Once your image is open, click on the Canvas icon to adjust the canvas size. By clicking and dragging any edge or corner of the image, you can make the canvas larger to accommodate the second image. This extra space will allow you to position and merge the two images effectively.
Step 3: Insert the Second Image
Click on the "Menu" option in the top left corner of Paint 3D and select "Insert." Browse for your second image, and click "Open." Now, drag the second image onto the extra canvas space you created.
Step 4: Merge the Images
Left-click or double-tap on the second image and highlight the area you wish to merge with the first image. Drag the selected area of the second image and superimpose it onto the corresponding area of the first image. Reposition and align the images as needed to achieve the desired effect.
Step 5: Trim Excess Canvas Space
After merging the images, you may have some extra canvas space that needs to be removed. Simply drag the corners of the canvas back to the original edges of the first image, effectively cropping the excess space.
Step 6: Save Your Merged Image
Finally, save your merged image by going to the Menu option at the top and selecting "Save as." Choose your preferred file format, such as PNG if you want to preserve transparency, and give your new image a name.
By following these steps, you can easily combine two images using Paint 3D, unlocking creative possibilities for editing and manipulating photos.
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Frequently asked questions
First, launch Paint 3D and open your image. Then, click on the Magic Select tool at the top. You will see a new border selection around your image.
Using the Magic Select tool, select the part of the image you want to use in your sticker. Click "Create Sticker" on the right side and choose the opacity of the sticker. Click anywhere on the image to create a sticker, and you will find it in the Stickers section.
In Paint 3D, open the image you want to add your sticker to by clicking Menu > Open. Click on the Stickers tab and choose your sticker. Finally, save the image using Menu > Save As.
After using Magic Select on the image portion you want to keep, move that portion away from the "active" area. Using the normal Select tool, delete the background that you don't want. Then, select the image and move it back to the original position before exporting it to a 2D format. To keep the transparency of the image, save it as a PNG file.
