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How to Make Background Transparent in Paint 3D (and Paint)
Transparent images have a PNG file format
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Updated onJanuary 5, 2024
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Paint is the image editor included with Windows. Most photographers probably overlook MS Paint or new Paint 3D for editing photos as they have relatively limited tools compared with the likes of Photoshop.
However, one thing you can do is make a transparent background in Paint and Paint 3D on Windows 10 as well as Windows 11.
How to make a transparent background in Paint?
1. Add transparent backgrounds to images
If you ever wondered how to remove background in Paint, this is one of the ways to do it. And if you’re not satisfied with the result, choose a product from thislist of free photo editorssince they may help you.
2. Alternative methods for adding transparent backgrounds to images
When it comes to digital graphics design, few programs have a more resounding name thanAdobe Photoshop.
Among the many features that this program boasts, it can also help you in your effort to create transparent backgrounds.
This is thanks to the fact that Adobe Photoshop supports the use of image layers, allowing you to overlap images for great effect.
If you want to know to create a transparent background in Adobe Photoshop, follow the steps above.
Of course, this is just one of many tools and useful tricks that you can perform in Adobe Photoshop.
As such, if you are an avid graphics designer and feel like adding a bit of extra life to your photography, then a tool like Adobe Photoshop is the right thing for you.
Adobe Photoshop
3. How do you make the background transparent in Paint 3D?
- Enter Paint 3D in Windows 10’s or 11’s search box and pressEnterto launch the app.
2.Navigate to theMenusection in the top left corner of the app.
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Go toOpen > Browse filesand select an image to open in Paint 3D.
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Press theCropbutton, and then drag the selection rectangle over an area of the image that you want to keep.
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ClickDoneon the menu when you finish making the selection.
6. Click on theCanvasbutton from the top menu.
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Toggle theTransparent canvassetting on.
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Navigate to theBrushessection from the top-down menu, and select theEraser.
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Use the eraser around the object you want to set a transparent background to.
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After you finish, clickMenu > Save as > Image.
11.Enter a file title in the text box that opens and select the PNG format.
12.Press theSavebutton when you finish. The image now has a transparent background.
4. Add a different background in Paint 3D
Cutting the foreground out in Paint leaves a blank area in the original picture. However, that does not become a transparent region in the original picture when you save the image.
Consequently, the area cut out remains blank when you open the image and utilize layers in other image-editing software.
Should you encounter any issues with Paint 3D on Windows 10 or Windows 11,this guide dedicated to fixing Paint 3D if it’s not workingwill help you to get it up and running in no time.
However, Paint 3D in Windows 10 & 11 does save transparent areas in images, and you should be able to make a transparent background in Paint 3D using this method.
If you need more ideas on how to make transparent selections in Paint & Paint 3D, we’ve written anawesome tutorial with some quick tips & tricks.
So, that’s how you can add transparent backgrounds to images with Paint on Windows 10 & 11. Then you can combine the transparent images with other pictures by pasting the selected foreground or overlapping them with layers.
Alternatively, in case you may want to remove photo background images without using any photo background remover software, check outthis guide about erasing photo backgroundsfor more information.
Please, feel free to give us any information, tips, and your experience with the subject in the comment section below.
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Matthew Adams
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Matthew is a freelancer who has produced a variety of articles on various topics related to technology. His main focus is the Windows OS and all the things surrounding it.
He is passionate about the tech world, always staying up-to-date with the latest and greatest. With an analytical view, he likes problem-solving, focusing on errors and their causes.
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