How to crop images on Windows 10
Do you need to crop an image? Windows 10 includes several tools to accomplish this task quickly.
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If you ever need to crop an image to trim parts of the canvas, focus the image on a specific area, or change the aspect ratio for printing,Windows 10includes at least four tools to complete the task, includingPhotos, Paint 3D, Snip & Sketch, and even using the legacy Paint app.
Although all these tools give you quick access to a cropping tool, the options and steps are slightly different.
In this Windows 10 guide, we’ll walk you through four different ways to crop images on Windows 10 without third-party tools.
How to crop image using Photos on Windows 10
To crop or resize an image using the Photos app on Windows 10, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, the image will be cropped to the region you specified.
How to crop image using Paint 3D on Windows 10
To crop an image file with the Paint 3D app, use these steps:
After you complete the steps, the tool will produce a new image with the region you cropped.
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How to crop image using Snip & Sketch on Windows 10
To crop pictures using the Snip & Sketch tool on Windows 10, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, the snipping tool will crop and save the picture as a copy.
How to crop image using Paint on Windows 10
Alternatively, you can still use the legacy Paint app to crop images on Windows 10.
To crop images with the legacy Paint app, use these steps:
After you complete the steps, the Paint app will crop the image depending on your selection.
Mauro Huculak has been a Windows How-To Expert contributor for WindowsCentral.com for nearly a decade and has over 15 years of experience writing comprehensive guides. He also has an IT background and has achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, and CompTIA. He has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years.
