Paint program

A paint program is a software graphics program that allows the user to draw, color, or paint bitmapped images on a computer. Though most are discontinued, examples include: KolourPaint, XPaint, Deluxe Paint, MacPaint, and Microsoft Paint, which is shown in the picture.

How to open Microsoft Paint

On a computer running Microsoft Windows, press the Windows key, type Paint, and then press Enter.

What are the uses of paint programs?

The following list shows uses of Microsoft Paint.

• Image reformatting - For instance, changing a GIF (graphics interchange format) to a JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group).
• Drawing shapes.
• Resize and rotate images.
• Basic image editing such as red eye and contrast.
• Cropping images.

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