How to Resize an Image in Paint

Windows Paint is a simple, built-in tool for basic image editing. Here's how to resize images in Paint step-by-step.

Resize image in Paint (step-by-step)

1. Open Paint: Press Windows key, type "Paint", and press Enter.
2. Open your image: Click File → Open or press Ctrl+O, then select your image.
3. Click the Resize button in the Home tab, or press Ctrl+W.
4. In the Resize and Skew dialog, choose your resize method:
• Percentage: Enter a percentage (e.g., 50% to make it half the size).
• Pixels: Enter exact width and height in pixels.
5. Make sure Maintain aspect ratio is checked (recommended) to prevent distortion.
6. Enter your desired width or height. The other dimension will adjust automatically if aspect ratio is maintained.
7. Click OK to apply the resize.
8. Save your resized image: File → Save As and choose your format (JPEG, PNG, or BMP).

Tips for resizing in Paint

• Always check Maintain aspect ratio to avoid stretching or squashing your image.
• Use percentage for quick resizing (e.g., 50% for half size, 200% for double size).
• Use pixels for exact dimensions needed for websites or social media.
• Paint uses basic resizing algorithms, so quality may decrease when enlarging significantly.
• For better quality results, use our Bulk Image Resizer which uses advanced algorithms.
• Paint supports JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, and TIFF formats.

Free alternative for better quality

While Paint works for basic resizing, our free Bulk Image Resizer offers better quality and batch processing:

1. Upload up to 50 images at once.
2. Set your desired dimensions with advanced resizing algorithms.
3. Download all resized images as a ZIP file.

Perfect for resizing multiple images quickly with better quality than Paint's basic resizing.

Try it online (free)

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Limitations of Paint

• Paint uses basic resizing algorithms, so quality loss is more noticeable when enlarging.
• No batch processing - you must resize images one at a time.
• Limited format support compared to professional tools.
• No advanced quality settings or interpolation options.

For professional results and batch processing, use our Bulk Image Resizer tool.

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