How to print pictures on Windows 10

You don’t need third-party tools. Windows 10 includes the tools you need to print pictures like a professional – Here’s how.

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Although nowadays we store pictures on our devices and upload them to the cloud, look at them on our phones, and share them through digital mediums like email and social media; sometimes, you may still want to print pictures on paper. For instance, if you want to make a decorative picture frame or want to share something memorable with someone.

Whatever the reason it might be, Windows 10 includes a tool built into File Explorer and the Photos app to make it easy to print pictures without the need for third-party tools or expensive software.

In this Windows 10 guide, we’ll walk you through two quick ways to print pictures without installing third-party software.

If you don’t have a printer configured on your device,you can use these stepsbefore proceeding. If you’re dealing with an older printer, usethese instructions to set it up.

How to print a picture with File Explorer

To print an image using File Explorer on Windows 10, use these steps:

Once you complete the steps, the print job will be sent to the printer you selected.

In the “Print Pictures” experience, there’s also anOptionslink that allows you to access some additional settings, including “Sharpen for printing” and “Only show options that are compatible with my printer.” Also, you can click adjust the “Color Management” settings (not recommended), and you can click the “Printer properties” option to change other printer settings specific to your model.

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How to print a picture with Photos app

Windows 10 also comes with the Photos app, which allows you to edit and print pictures easily.

Print image without editing

To print an image (as-is) with Photos, use these steps:

After you complete the steps, the Photos app will send the print job to the printer.

Also, within the print settings, you can click theMore optionslink to configure additional settings.

In the page, you can customize many settings already available on the main page, and some other options, including:

Edit and print a picture

If you want to print the best version of a picture, the Photos app includes many tools, such as crop, filters, and adjustments, to quickly and easily edit images before printing.

To edit and print a picture with Photos, use these steps:

Once you complete the steps, the edited picture will print out to the printer you selected.

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.