To rotate an image by a specific degree in Paint (the standard Windows application), you need to use the "Rotate" option and often need to resize the canvas to prevent cropping. Here's how:
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Open Your Image in Paint: Launch Paint and open the image you wish to rotate.
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Access the Rotate Options: On the "Home" tab, in the "Image" group, find the "Rotate" button.
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Choose a Preset Rotation or Skew: Paint's built-in "Rotate" button offers preset rotations (Rotate 90° right, Rotate 90° left, Rotate 180°) or a skew option. There is no direct degree option.
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Alternative: Resize Canvas and Skew: To achieve a rotation by specific degrees, consider using the Skew feature in Paint in conjunction with adjusting the canvas size as a workaround, though this method won't provide exact degree rotation:
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Resize the Canvas: Before any rotation, increase the size of your canvas significantly. This prevents the image from being cropped off during the rotation process. Go to "File" -> "Properties". Note the current width and height. Then, go to "Image" -> "Resize". Select "Pixels". Increase both "Horizontal" and "Vertical" values significantly (e.g., double them). Ensure "Maintain aspect ratio" is unchecked. Click "OK."
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Use Skew: In the "Image" section of the "Home" tab, look for "Skew." While this doesn't directly rotate the image, skewing it can approximate a rotation effect, particularly for small angles. Enter horizontal and vertical skew values. Experiment to find skew values that produce a visually similar rotation to what you're trying to achieve.
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Using External Editors:
- The best solution is to use alternative free image editors if you require precise degree rotation functionality. Programs such as GIMP or Photopea (an online editor) are free and provide direct degree-based rotation.
Why Paint Lacks Direct Degree Rotation: Paint is a very basic image editing tool. As such, it lacks advanced features like specifying rotation angles directly.
Summary:
Paint does not have a feature for precise degree rotation. The "Rotate" button provides preset rotations. You can use skew, but this is not precise. Consider using other free image editing software such as GIMP or Photopea if you require a specified degree of rotation.
