7 Easy Ways to Crop an Image on Windows 11 and 10
If you want to remove unwanted parts from your image, cropping is the way to go. Fortunately, you don't need any third-party apps to crop an image on your Windows 10 or 11 computer. There are several built-in methods that you can use to easily crop screenshots or existing pictures. Let's explore these different ways to crop images on Windows 11 or 10.
1. Using Paint
The classic and beloved Paint app, which comes pre-installed on Windows computers, allows you to easily crop an image. If you prefer using MS Paint over other apps, here's how you can use it to crop a screenshot or image on your Windows 11 or 10 computer:
- Take a screenshot or open an existing image in Paint.
- Click on the Select icon in the Image tool section.
- Drag the mouse to select the area you want to crop.
- Click on the Crop icon to crop the image.
- Save the cropped image on your computer.
2. Using Paint 3D
If you want more advanced features, you can use Paint 3D to crop a picture or screenshot on your Windows 10 or 11 computer. Here's how:
- Open the image or screenshot in Paint 3D.
- Click on the Crop button at the top.
- Drag the selection box to choose the area you want to crop.
- Alternatively, choose a pre-defined frame or set custom dimensions.
- Click on Done to crop the image.
- Save the cropped image.
3. Using Microsoft Photos App
If you prefer the Microsoft Photos app, you can also use it to crop images or screenshots. Here's how:
- Open the image in the Microsoft Photos app.
- Click on the Edit image icon (Pencil) or press Ctrl + E.
- Use the Crop tool to select the area you want to keep.
- Straighten the image if needed.
- Save the cropped image.
4. Using the Snipping Tool
Windows computers come with a built-in screenshot-taking tool called the Snipping tool. You can use it to crop screenshots or existing images. Here's how:
- Open the image in the Snipping tool.
- Click on the Crop icon in the top bar.
- Adjust the area you want to keep.
- Click the Checkmark icon to crop the image.
- Save the cropped picture.
5. Crop Screenshot While Taking It
If you want to capture a specific area without having to crop the screenshot later, you can use the Snipping tool. Here's how:
- Use the Windows + Shift + S keyboard shortcut to open the Snipping tool screenshot mode.
- Select the desired snipping mode.
- Drag the mouse to select the area you want to capture.
- The screenshot will be captured and saved.
- Access the screenshot in the Pictures > Screenshots folder.
6. Crop Screenshot Using the Print Screen Button
If you find the keyboard shortcut for the Snipping tool too cumbersome, you can use the Print Screen button to open the Snipping tool and take a screenshot of the preferred area. Here's how:
- Go to Windows Settings > Accessibility > Keyboard.
- Enable the toggle for “Use the print screen button to open screen snipping.”
- Restart your computer.
- Press the Print Screen button.
- Select the desired snipping mode.
- Take a screenshot of the area you want to capture.
7. Using Third-Party Apps
If the built-in methods don't meet your requirements, you can use third-party apps to crop pictures. Some popular options are Photoscape and IrfanView.
After you have cropped your image on Windows, you can view it in the Photos app or explore other photo viewer apps available for Windows. Enjoy the convenience of cropping images on your Windows 11 or 10 computer!
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