How Do I Change the Colour of an Image in Paint?
Changing the color of an image in Microsoft Paint depends on what you want to achieve. There isn't a single "recolor" button like in some more advanced image editors. Instead, you use tools like the color picker, fill bucket, and eraser to manipulate colors.
This method is best for changing large, solid areas of color.
- Open your image in Microsoft Paint.
- Select the color you want to replace by using the eyedropper tool. Click on the color you wish to alter in your image.
- Choose your new color. Select your desired replacement color from the color palette.
- Select the fill bucket tool. This tool fills enclosed areas with the selected color.
- Click on the area you want to recolor. The fill bucket will replace the original color with your new selection. Be aware that this will change all connected pixels of the original color.
Method 2: Using the Eraser and the Color Picker
This method is ideal for smaller areas or more detailed color changes.
- Open your image in Microsoft Paint.
- Select your new color. Choose the replacement color from the color palette.
- Select the eraser tool. This tool removes pixels, revealing the background color (which you've already set to your new color).
- Carefully erase the parts of the image you want to change the color of.
Method 3: Recoloring Using "Picture Color" (If Applicable)
Some versions of Paint or when working with inserted images might provide a "Picture Color" option within the formatting pane.
- As the reference states: "Click the picture and the Format Picture pane appears. Click Picture Color to expand it. Under Recolor, click any of the available presets. If you want to switch back to the original picture color, click Reset." This feature allows selecting preset color changes. This is not a general feature across all versions of Paint.
Limitations of Microsoft Paint
It's crucial to understand that Microsoft Paint offers limited color editing compared to advanced software. For more complex color manipulations (like selective color changes or advanced color adjustments), you'll need a more powerful image editor.
