How to Zoom in on a Photo in Microsoft Paint
In order to view or alter small details of a picture, it helps to be able to zoom in on a photo in Microsoft Paint. By greatly enlarging an area, you can see tiny details or make alterations pixel by pixel. Once the changes are complete, you can shrink the photo back to original size. Here is how to zoom in on a photo in Microsoft Paint.
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Instructions
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Using the Magnifier
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Import your photo into MS Paint. You can do this by opening the photo in another window and using the right-click "Copy/Paste" function. If the photo is on your hard drive, you can also open the file directly in the MS Paint program by choosing "File," then selecting "Open" and locating and selecting your picture.
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Select the small magnifying glass in the MS Paint menu. Choose the magnification size in the tool window. Move the cursor over the photo. When you enter the workspace, the cursor will automatically create a rectangle. Place the rectangle over the area you wish to enlarge.
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Click the photo with the left-click mouse button. It will automatically zoom in on the section inside the rectangle.
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Make your changes to the enlarged picture area. When finished, select the magnifying glass icon once more. Click on the picture and it will return to original size.
Using the Stretch and Skew Function
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Open the photo in MS Paint. If you have trouble, see Step 1 in the first section.
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Choose "Image" from the MS Paint menu. Select "Stretch and Skew."
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Enter a percentage greater than 100 in the two stretch boxes. (Disregard the skew boxes.) Both numbers must be the same. If you enter 125 in the boxes, the picture will increase size by 25 percent. (100 percent + 25 percent.) Select "OK."
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Redo if necessary. If the sizing is wrong, choose "Edit," and then "Undo" and begin again. If you've made too many changes for "Edit/Undo," simply use the stretch and skew function to reduce the picture. (Use numbers lower than 100.)
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Tips & Warnings
If you can't import a picture into MS Paint, open the picture in its own window. Make sure the entire picture shows on the screen. Choose the "Print Screen" button on your keyboard. (It may say "Prnt Scn" or something similar.) Open the Paint program and choose "Edit," then "Paste" to import.
