5 tips to start creating with Paint 3D on Windows 10

On the Windows 10 Creators Update , you have a completely new and free built-in application called Paint 3D, which allows you to freely create impressive works. Create 3D or 2D masterpieces, all possible with a digital pen or simply with your mouse.

Download Microsoft Paint 3D for Windows 10

You can also access an online 3D, Remix 3D community to remix models from within the Paint 3D application. The following article will share with you a few ways that you can start creating with Paint 3D.

1. Easily create a 3D scene

With models and 3D objects available, you can easily get started right away.

• Click on the 3D box icon at the top of the taskbar.
• Select one of the 3D models available from the toolbar on the right like a fish, a cat, or a cat.
• Or click on Get More Models to try to update Remix 3D and search.

You can also personalize 3D objects with painting and color tools:

• Click on the tool icon on the taskbar and select Marker.
• Choose a color, click Choose a material> Polished metal for an impressive effect.
• Select the object and use the spin button to rotate it, then you can paint on all sides.

2. Turn shapes into 3D with the 3D Doodle tool

Sketch the drawing with the 3D doodle tool and wait a moment to turn it into 3D right away.

• Click the 3D box icon on the taskbar
• Select 3D doodle from the toolbar.
• Use your digital pen or mouse to draw any shape you want and wait a while for Paint 3D to convert it into 3D.

3. Personalize with Magic select and label

The Magic select tool allows you to cut the background of any image easily and turn it into a label to wrap or paste on 3D objects. You do the following:

• Click on the file icon in the upper left corner of the window and select Insert , browse for a photo of your choice.
• Use the Select tool on the left hand tool panel to drag and select the area you want. The Magic select tool will appear immediately.
• Use the Add and Remove tools to paint on the area you want to add or remove.

Once completed, click on the green check mark and the selected area will display as a separate layer.

You'll love cutting your favorite parts from family photos, selfies with your best friends or your pet photos with Magic select , then use them as stickers to personalize your creations.

You can create this label by clicking on Make sticker .

4. Find your favorite model from Remix 3D

You can explore thousands of 3D models from the Remix 3D community that can help you bring your creativity to life.

• Click on the 3D box icon from the taskbar to access Remix 3D right in Paint 3D.
• Log in with your Microsoft account .
• Use the search bar to find the perfect 3D model from the library and you can personalize and remix.
• Or browse staff and community choices for inspiration.

You can even upload your own creations to contribute to the community and show off your 3D artwork.

5. Add effects to your work

Once you've finished your artwork, click on the toolbar and choose Effect to adjust a bit of lighting effects to your liking from Mist to Taffy .

Finally, click on View in 3D with an eye icon at the bottom of the screen so you can interact and view your creativity from any angle.

Paint 3D is really an interesting tool, isn't it? Above are just 5 suggestions for you to start creating with Paint 3D only. You can learn and discover many more interesting things while using.