How to Merge Two Images in Paint 3D on Windows 10

 Paint 3D is a redefined and upgraded version of Microsoft Paint. It was introduced as part of the Creators Update of Windows 10. Paint 3D is a very useful tool that lets you do a lot of things like create animated GIFs, create beautiful logos, and edit basic images.

If you also need to do seemingly complex edits, such as seamlessly merging two images, Paint 3D can do that. In this article, we'll tell you how to do it stress-free.

Tip: For those unfamiliar with Paint 3D, check out our in-depth guide to the 10 most amazing features of Paint 3D.

Merge two images in Paint 3D

First, make sure the images you want to merge are readily available on your computer. Then follow the steps below.

For this tutorial, we'll merge images of these actors - Matt Bomer and Henry Cavill. Just for fun.

Step 1: Right click on one of the images you want to merge and open with Paint 3D

Step 2: Click the three-dot menu icon when the image opens in Paint 3D and select Canvas options.

Step 3: Expand the canvas by dragging it to the right as shown below. This creates enough room for the second image you want to merge.

Step 4: Press Menu and select Insert to add the second image from your computer.

Step 5: Resize the newly added image so that the subject to be merged is properly aligned and almost of similar sizes.

Step 6: Now use your mouse cursor to select/highlight the area of ​​the second image that you want to merge with the other.

Step 7: Once the selection is done, move the highlighted part of the second image and merge it with the first image. Make sure it is properly aligned, so the resulting image looks properly merged.

Tip: You can also use the arrow buttons on your keyboard to properly align and move the selected area from the first image to the other.

Step 8: Click outside the image to resize the canvas. Drag the canvas to resize it to your preferred dimension.

Step 9: After resizing, you can then save the merged image.

Tip: Use Ctrl + Z shortcut to undo all recent actions/changes in Paint 3D

Step 10: Tap the Menu icon and select Save As to save the merged image to your computer.

Tip: For more attractive result, make sure the images you want to merge have similar background color.

If you don't have Paint 3D on your Windows 10 computer, you can also use this same technique on standard Microsoft Paint (MS Paint) software. Here's how.

Merge two images in Microsoft Paint

Step 1: Open the first image you want to merge with Microsoft Paint. Right-click on the image and select Paint.

Step 2: Create space for the second image by enlarging the canvas. Drag the canvas left or right, depending on where the second image would be merged with the first.

Step 3: Insert the second image into Paint. To do this, click the drop-down button below the Paste icon and select Paste from.

Step 4: Select the second image from where it is saved on your computer and click Open.

Step 5: Use the slider to move the second image so that it is properly aligned with the first image. You should also resize the second image so that the face sizes (when placed side by side) are equal.

Next, select the part of the second image that will be merged with the first (or vice versa).

Step 6: Move the selected area to the first image. Make sure they are lined up correctly for a neat end result. Keep moving the selected area with your cursor or the arrow keys on the keyboard until you get the correct alignment.

Quick Tip: In Paint, you can also use the keyboard shortcuts Ctrl+Z and Ctrl+Y to undo and redo actions, respectively.

Step 7: Resize the canvas to eliminate white space and unwanted images.

Step 8: Save the merged image to your computer. Click on the File option in the upper left corner and select Save As.

Paint offers you several image formats to save the merged image. As seen in the image above, images saved in PNG format have the highest (and best) quality. It is therefore advisable to save the merged image in PNG format. After that, you can share it with your friends without any quality loss.

Simple trickery with paint

Now you know how to merge two images using both Microsoft Paint and Paint 3D on your Windows computer. It's time to get creative; merge as many photos as you can get your hands on. You can try to merge your friend's pictures with your own. Even better, you can combine pictures of your parents or siblings just for fun. If you have any questions or face any issues while doing so, leave a comment below. We would be more than happy to help you.

Next: Do you know that you can also change the background color of an image in Paint? Check out the tutorial linked below to learn how to change the background of your images in Paint 3D.