Guide: How to Save Image using Mag­ic Select Tool in MS Paint 3D

Paint 3D’s Magic Select tool offers a unique way to remove backgrounds or extract parts of images, but saving the extracted PNG can be tricky. Here’s how to do it.

Users can save a PNG file extracted from Magic Select and use it as a sticker or add it to another image in Paint 3D or another app.

Using Paint 3D’s Magic Select tool, you can quickly extract an image from its background. Here are four ways to save the extracted image on Windows.

How to Use Magic Select in Paint 3D

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Begin your creative journey with Paint 3D: open your image and get started.

Access the Magic Select tool at the top to make your next move.

Select the part of the image you want to extract using the border selection around it, then click Next.

To complete the selection, use the tools on the right and click ‘Done’.

You can now save your extracted image, which will appear with a selection box around it. Follow one of the methods below to do so.

Save the image extracted with Magic Select in Paint 3D

Four strategies exist to help preserve the image: let’s explore them.

Method 1: Disable Canvas

Turning off the canvas in Paint 3D is a simple way to save an image extracted with the Magic Selection tool. To do so, select the “Canvas” option from the top menu bar and click “Off”.

Drag the extracted image out of its original background.

Disable the View Canvas switch in the Canvas tab at the top of the page.

The background image will vanish, and the extracted image should be placed in the center.

Access the menu by clicking the top of the page.

Save your image as an image file.

Choose PNG from the Save As menu.

Discover how PNG stands out from other image formats by preserving transparency in images.

Ensure transparency is enabled for your image by checking the box next to it; otherwise, a background color will be applied. To finish, click Save.

Discover how to alter the background color of an image in Paint 3D with this helpful tip.

You can layer this image over any other, as demonstrated in the screenshot.

Method 2: remove background

Removing the background of an image and adding transparency can be done in a few simple steps.

Drag the image away from its original position and either keep it in the background or move it out of it.

Select the entire background using the selection tool at the top.

Press the Delete key on your keyboard to turn the background white.

Drag the image into the white area to cut out any portion outside of it.

Click the Menu button at the top, select Save As, and choose Image.

Choose PNG and check the box for Transparency, then press Save.

Method 3: Paste the image directly on another image

Rather than saving the image extracted with Magic Select, this method involves copying and pasting it onto the desired image.

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Using the Magic Selection tool, extract the desired part of an image and right-click to copy it.

Go to the Menu at the top, select Open, and open the image you want to paste the old image into.

Right-click on the image and hit Paste, or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + V, to insert it.

Save the image as usual using the Save As option in the menu.

Discover how to combine two images in Paint 3D with our helpful guide.

Method 4: make a sticker

Using the Magic Select tool, we can create a sticker from an image and add it to a final photo.

For those looking to take the plunge and pursue their dreams, here’s how to get started.

Using the Magic Selection tool, select the desired portion of the image.

Click ‘Create Sticker’ with the image selected on the right.

Choose the desired opacity for your sticker.

Create a sticker from any image by clicking on it and selecting the Stickers section.

Open an image in Paint 3D, then add a sticker to it using the Menu option.

Navigate to the “Choose your own sticker” option by selecting the Stickers tab at the top.

Click the sticker of your choice to add it to a new photo, then save the image.

Discover how to make your own sticker packs for WhatsApp.

Tips for better results

Adding transparency to your images is essential when using Paint 3D. You can resize the extracted image and change the canvas size with the checkboxes, allowing you to customize it to your needs. With a bit of practice, you won’t need any third-party apps for this task.

Paint 3D doesn’t have a built-in tool to turn photos into circles, but there’s still a way to get the job done. Here’s how to crop an image into a circle shape in Paint 3D.

How to Save Image using Mag­ic Select Tool in MS Paint 3D: benefits

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Final note

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