Lena Rivera
Cropping an image is a basic necessity when it comes to photo editing. While Paint 3D does not offer a native feature to crop an image into a circle, it is possible to crop a circle in Paint 3D with a bit of trickery. You can use the Magic Select tool to remove the background of an image or extract a part of it in PNG format. However, there is no direct way to save that extracted PNG image. To save the cropped image, make sure the Save as type dropdown has PNG (image) selected, and the Transparency checkbox is ticked. The grey-and-white checkered background indicates that it’s transparent. Finally, hit the Save button to save your cropped photo.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Software | Paint 3D |
| File format | PNG |
| Transparency | Enabled |
| Cropping shape | Circle |
| Steps | Open image file, draw circle around target, erase outside circle, crop image, save |
| Tools | Magic Select, 2D Shapes |
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What You'll Learn
Open the image in Paint 3D
To open an image in Paint 3D, you must first have the app installed. Paint 3D is available in Windows 10, and you can download it from the Microsoft Store. Once you have the app, you can launch it from your Apps.
To open your chosen image file, select the Canvas option from the top toolbar. Then, place your mouse pointer at the top left outside perimeter of the image. Left-click and hold while dragging the pointer to the lower right outside perimeter of the image, then release. This will give you a moving dotted line around the image.
Now, you can start editing your image. For example, you can use the 2D shapes function to draw a circle around a target. Make sure that the Fill is set to None and the Line type is Solid, with sufficient thickness. You can adjust the edges individually to get the circle exactly right. Once you're happy, click on the tick mark on the right edge.
From here, you can crop the image. First, erase everything outside of the circle. To make this step easier, crop the image using a 1:1 aspect ratio, up to the outer edge of the circle. Then, use the "Magic Select" functionality to remove the background outside the circle and make it transparent.
Finally, remember to save your image in the correct format. Select PNG as the "Save as type" and ensure the Transparency checkbox is ticked, indicating that the background is transparent.
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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. Then, use the 2D shapes function to draw a circle around the target. Ensure that the "Fill" setting is set to "None", the Line type is "Solid", and the colour is white. Adjust the circle size so that the inner boundary covers the target fully. You can adjust the edges individually if needed.
Once you are happy with the circle, click on the tick mark to confirm. Now, everything outside the circle must be erased. You can start by cropping the image using a 1:1 aspect ratio up to the outer edge of the circle. Finally, use the Magic Select tool to remove the background outside the circle and make it transparent. Click on the Magic Select icon at the top, and then click "Next". Paint 3D will automatically detect the edge of the object and crop away everything else. If something is missing from the selection, you can refine it using the "Add" or "Remove" buttons. Once you are happy, hit the "Done" button, making sure the Autofill background is selected.
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Erase everything outside the circle
To erase everything outside the circle in Paint 3D, follow these steps:
- Open the image file in Paint 3D.
- Use the 2D shapes function to draw a circle around the target object. Ensure that the Fill is set to None and the Line type is set to Solid with sufficient thickness. Adjust the circle as needed to ensure the inner boundary covers the target fully.
- Once the circle is in place, it's time to erase everything outside of it. You can start by cropping the image using a 1:1 aspect ratio up to the outer edge of the circle to make this step easier.
- Use the Brushes function and choose the Eraser tool with the appropriate thickness. Wipe out everything outside the circle. Be careful not to make the eraser too thick, or you might accidentally erase the image itself.
- After clearing the area outside the circle, you will be left with the target object and a white background.
- To crop the image further down to the object boundary, use the Magic Select function. This will automatically detect the edge of the object and crop away everything else.
- Finally, when saving your image, ensure that the Save as type is set to PNG and that the Transparency checkbox is ticked. This will ensure that the background remains transparent.
By following these steps, you can successfully erase everything outside the circle and save your cropped image in Paint 3D.
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Save as a PNG image
Paint 3D is a modern upgrade over the classic Microsoft Paint. The upgraded image editor lets you work with 2D and 3D images and also supports PNG images. You can edit both JPG or PNG pictures in Paint 3D and save them as PNG images with or without a background.
If you want to save a picture as a PNG file, first, launch the Microsoft Paint 3D app and open the JPG or any other image file that you want to save as PNG using Menu > Open > Browse files. Once the JPG image opens in Paint 3D, click on the Menu option, followed by Save as. Select Image under Choose a file format. The Save as dialog box will open. Click on the drop-down box next to Save as type and choose 2D-PNG from the list. Click on Save.
You can also save transparent PNGs in Paint 3D. First, create an image in Paint 3D. Adjust its size using the available borders. Then, click on the Canvas tab at the top and enable the toggle for Transparent canvas. This will remove the existing white background from your picture. Now, go to Menu > Save as > Image. Make sure PNG (Image) is selected under Save as type and the box next to Transparency is checked.
Additionally, you can use the Magic Select tool to remove the background of an image or extract part of it in PNG format. However, there is no direct way to save that extracted PNG image. To do so, drag the extracted image away from its original position. You can keep it on the background image or outside of it. Using the Select tool, select the entire background and press the Delete button on your keyboard. The background will turn white. Drag the extracted image inside the white area. Any portion outside that white background will be cropped out. Now, click on Menu at the top, choose Save as, and choose Image. From the drop-down box under Save as type, choose PNG.
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Use the Magic Select tool
Paint 3D was designed with 3D dioramas in mind, but it can be used to edit 2D photos as well. The Magic Select tool in Paint 3D can be used to remove unwanted objects or people from your photos. It works best with simple, well-lit objects and struggles with more complex scenes.
To use the Magic Select tool, first, open the image file in Paint 3D. You can do this by typing "p" or "paint 3D" in the "Type here to search" box by the Windows icon on the bottom left corner of your computer. Click on "Paint 3D", then "New", and then "Menu" on the upper left corner of the Paint 3D window. From there, you can browse files to import the photo you want to work on.
Once you have your image open, click on "Magic Select" on the top bar of the Paint 3D window. Move the sides of the selection box to include the area you want to select, then click "Next". If you want to remove a person or object from the scene, Magic Select will algorithmically fill in the area that was behind them. You can then drag the object off the canvas into the 3D virtual space next to it.
If you want to place your edited object into a new scene, you will need to cut and paste it into a new image in Paint 3D. Keep in mind that Magic Select and Paint 3D cannot reproduce lighting effects and colour matching. If you want to retrace your steps, use the Undo or History tool in the upper-right corner, rather than the Go Back button.
Finally, when you are done editing, make sure that the Save as type dropdown has PNG (image) selected and the Transparency checkbox is ticked. This will ensure that the background is transparent. If you uncheck Transparency or choose JPEG (image), the background will turn white.
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Frequently asked questions
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. Once the circle is in place, erase everything outside of it by cropping the image using a 1:1 aspect ratio, up to the outer edge of the circle.
Under the Save as type drop-down box, select PNG (image) and check the box next to Transparency. The grey-and-white checkered background indicates that it’s transparent. Finally, hit the Save button to save your cropped photo.
In the 3D workspace, select the image by clicking the Canvas option on the top toolbar. With your mouse, place the pointer at the top left outside perimeter of the image, left-click and hold while dragging the pointer to the lower right outside perimeter, then release. This will give you a moving dotted line around the image. Now, you should see a pair of scissors next to your clipboard. Click on this to copy the image, then right-click and paste the image into your email.
