Isabella Flores
Paint 3D is a simple and convenient tool for resizing images on Windows 10. It is an upgraded version of Microsoft Paint and can be used to change the pixel dimensions of images. To scale an image down in Paint 3D, open the image in the program, click on the Canvas button, and check the Resize image with canvas option. Then, enter the maximum height or width in pixels or percentages, ensuring the Lock aspect ratio option is selected to maintain the image's proportions.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Image Format | JPEG, PNG, non-animated GIF, single-page TIFF and BMP |
| Aspect Ratio | Lock the aspect ratio to maintain the ratio of width to height |
| Image Size | Enter the maximum height or width in pixels or percentage |
| Image Selection | Drag the area with your mouse or press Ctrl-A to select the entire image |
| Image Resizing | Right-click on the image and select "Resize" or use Ctrl + W shortcut |
| Image Copy | Right-click on the image and click "Copy", paste the copy to a new location and open with Paint |
| Canvas Options | Click on the Canvas button at the top and check "Resize image with canvas" |
| Cropping | Cut rectangles, squares or circles before resizing |
| Saving | Select Menu > Save or use the Ctrl+S shortcut key |
| Image Sharing | Resize large images to make them suitable for sharing |
| Image Quality | Do not make the image size drastically bigger to avoid pixelation |
| Image Placement | Resize images before importing to adhere to template structure and image placeholders |
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What You'll Learn
Opening Paint 3D and your image
To open Paint 3D on your computer, type "Paint 3D" in the Windows Search bar and select "Paint 3D" from the search results. Once open, select "Menu," found in the top-left corner of the window. File Explorer will open. Navigate to the location of the image you would like to resize and then click "Open." The image will now appear on the Paint 3D canvas.
If you want to save time, before you even open Paint 3D, navigate to the location of the image you'd like to insert, right-click it, then select "Edit with Paint 3D" from the menu. Paint 3D will open with the image inserted.
Another way to open your image in Paint 3D is to highlight the image and select "Open | Paint 3D" from the "Open" section of the Home ribbon in Windows Explorer. Click "Canvas." You can also press "Alt C" to open the canvas options.
In the sidebar, check "Resize image with canvas." If you do not see the sidebar, click the "Canvas" icon in the sidebar or press "M." The entry in the sidebar may also read, "When resizing the canvas, adjust my image as well." You can also have the sidebar permanently expanded in Paint 3D.
Now that you have Paint 3D and your image open, you can begin the process of resizing your image.
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Selecting 'Resize image with canvas'
To resize an image using Paint 3D, start by opening the image in the program. You can do this by navigating to the image's location in File Explorer, right-clicking on the image, and selecting "Open" or "Edit with Paint 3D" from the context menu. Alternatively, you can open Paint 3D first and then select the image by clicking on "Menu" in the top-left corner of the window and navigating to the image's location.
Once the image is open in Paint 3D, you can resize it by selecting the "Resize image with canvas" option. To do this, click on the Canvas button in the sidebar or press the M key if the sidebar is not visible. In the sidebar, you will see the option to "Resize image with canvas." Checking this option will ensure that the image is resized when you change the size of the canvas.
If you insert an image without a background, Paint 3D will automatically give it a plain white background. To maintain the original proportions of your image, make sure to check the "Lock Aspect Ratio" option. You can choose to resize the image in pixels or as a percentage by selecting your preferred option from the drop-down menu.
Finally, enter the desired dimensions for your image in the width and/or height boxes. Your image will now be resized according to your specifications. Don't forget to save your work by selecting "Menu" > "Save" or using the Ctrl+S shortcut.
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Choosing pixels or percentages
When resizing an image in Paint 3D, you can choose to resize it in pixels or as a percentage of the original size.
If you want to resize an image in Paint 3D, you can do so by opening the image in the program and clicking on it with the right mouse button. Then, select ""Edit with Paint 3D" from the context menu. You can also open Paint 3D and then select the image from your computer by clicking "Menu" and then "File Explorer".
Once your image is open in Paint 3D, you can resize it by selecting the ""Resize image with canvas" option. This will resize the image when you change the size of the canvas. If you insert an image without a background, Paint 3D will add a plain white background.
Now, you can choose to resize your image in pixels or percentages. To do this, select the arrow in the box to show the drop-down menu, and then choose your preferred option. If you want to resize your image to a specific width and height, enter the desired number of pixels in the "Height" and "Width" boxes. If you are resizing the canvas, make sure to check the "When resizing the canvas, adjust my image as well" option in the sidebar.
If you choose to resize your image by a certain percentage, make sure that "Percentage" is selected at the top of the resize window. This will ensure that your image's changes will be measured in percentages. For example, changing the values to 75 will make your image three-quarters of its original size.
Whether you choose to resize your image in pixels or percentages, make sure to check the "Lock Aspect Ratio" or "Maintain aspect ratio" box. This will keep the original proportions of your image so that it does not become distorted.
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Entering your desired height and width
Once you have the image open in Paint 3D, you can start the resizing process. In the sidebar, check "Resize image with canvas". If you do not see the sidebar, click the Canvas icon in the sidebar or press "M". The entry in the sidebar may also read "When resizing the canvas, adjust my image as well".
Now, enter your desired height and width. The numbers are connected, so the ratio of width to height stays the same. You can also choose to resize the image in pixels or a percentage. Choose which option you prefer by selecting the arrow in the box to show the drop-down menu, then selecting your preferred option.
Next, enter the figure you would like to resize the image to in the width and/or height box. If you checked the "Lock Aspect Ratio" option, the width of the image will automatically resize when you change the height, and vice versa.
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Saving your resized image
Once you have resized your image in Paint 3D, you can save it by selecting "Menu" in the top-left corner of the window and then clicking "Save" or by using the Ctrl+S shortcut. You can also go to "File > Save As" to save the image as a PNG file or change the file format, for instance, from PNG to JPEG. This option is also suitable if you want to save the image as a copy.
If you want to save the image as a copy, go to "Menu > Save As > Image", then type in the file name and pick the necessary file format. You can also save a copy of your image by going to "File > Save as", then entering the name for your resized image.
If you are using an older version of Paint, you can find the "Resize" option under the "Home" tab in the Ribbon. After resizing, right-click on your selection and select "Save as" from the context menu.
Please note that Paint 3D was removed from the Microsoft Store in November 2024 and will not receive any updates. It may still be available on some Windows 10 computers.
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Frequently asked questions
Open Paint 3D by typing "Paint 3D" in the Windows Search bar and selecting it from the search results. Once open, select "Menu" found in the top-left corner of the window. File Explorer will open. Navigate to the location of the image you would like to open and then click "Open".
To resize an image, click on the image with the right mouse button and select "Edit with Paint 3D" from the context menu. Check the "Lock Aspect Ratio" option so that the ratio of width to height stays the same. Finally, select "Pixels" under "Resize canvas" and enter the maximum height or width.
To save the image, select "Menu" > Save or use the Ctrl+S shortcut key.
No, it is not possible to compress images in Paint 3D.
No, Paint 3D is not suitable for processing multiple images. It can only work with one file at a time.
