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Paint is one of the most overlooked programs by Windows users. Usually, users see Paint as the last resort for photo editing. Alongside basic photo editing features like rotating images, cropping, changing text colors, resizing images, and the ability to save images in black and white, Paint has many other features that Windows users are yet to discover.
In the following article, Free Download will introduce and guide you through some neat Paint tricks.
Tips and Tricks with Microsoft Paint
1. Invert Colors
Many users are unaware that MS Paint allows for inverting the colors of an image, meaning you can switch colors within the image from light to dark and vice versa, or from dark to light.
You can invert the colors of the entire image or a selected area. To invert the colors of the entire image, press the Ctrl + Alt keys => right-click and select Invert Color. If you want to invert colors for a specific area, first select the area, then right-click and choose Invert Color.
2. Transparent Background
Images with transparent backgrounds can easily blend with other images.
MS Paint allows you to cut and copy a selected area on an image with a transparent background. To cut or copy a selected area with a transparent background, click Select =>Transparent Selection from the background. Then choose Free Form Selection and carefully mark the outline of the preferred area, cut or copy it as desired.
3. Remove Outline
Sometimes you want to adjust the colors of an image in Paint but worry about turning it into a mess. With this trick, you no longer have to worry about outlines.
Open the image in Paint, then zoom in fully and copy it to the clipboard. Make sure you have selected a transparent background. Zoom in the image again and cut it without worrying about the outline shape.
When working with Shading and other edits, simply paste or press Ctrl + V and you're done!
4. Resize Brush
During your time using Paint, you may find the need to utilize brushes of various sizes. However, MS Paint doesn't cover all the brush sizes you might require. No need to worry excessively, as you can easily adjust the brush size larger or smaller as needed. Select any brush you desire and press Ctrl + '+' to increase the brush size and Ctrl + '-' to decrease it.
5. Sketching an Image on Paint
Select an image you want to sketch. From the color palette, pick black and initiate the sketching process. Upon completion, press Ctrl + A and invert the colors. Click on the File tab, select Properties from the menu.
Check the Black and White box, then click OK. Press Ctrl + A and invert the colors once again. Utilize the Eraser tool to tidy up small spots. That concludes the process.
6. Crafting Custom Brushes
Sketch any random shape using your custom brush. Choose a shape from the Shapes panel and ensure Transparent Selection is set to ON. Press and hold the Shift key while dragging the shape you selected. You will then obtain a custom-shaped brush in MS Paint.
7. Utilizing Eraser as a Color Replacement Tool
Open the image you want to edit. Select the color you want to replace in color palette 1 and choose the color you want to replace it with in color palette 2. Then select the ERASER tool, and hover over the image while simultaneously holding down the right mouse button .
8. Creating Gradient Effects
Open Paint and select the appropriate area size as per your requirement. Then cut the image diagonally and fill with 2 different colors.
Switch to the Resize tab and adjust the Horizontal value to 1. Make sure you have unchecked the Aspect Ratio box. Then adjust the Horizontal value to 500 times or more, and you have completed the process.
Here are the best and most interesting Paint tricks that not everyone knows. Once you are familiar with these tool tips, you will surely not need professional photo editing tools like Adobe Photoshop for simple photo and color editing anymore.
Aside from compiling all the handy Paint tricks, knowing the keyboard shortcuts in Paint will be a valuable skill to help you master this seemingly simple and user-friendly photo editing tool.
