How to zoom in on a photo in Microsoft Paint: 6 steps

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While working in Microsoft Paint, you might want to take a closer look at your drawings or sketches. Luckily for you, you can use one of several zoom methods, which you can learn pretty quickly!

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Control key

Zoom in on a Photo in Microsoft Paint Step 1

Step 1. Start Microsoft Paint

Select an application from the Start menu or through the Finder interface. Then open the picture you want to display.

Zoom in on a Photo in Microsoft Paint Step 2

Step 2. Center the area you want to zoom in

To zoom in on a specific area of the image, it must be in the center of your screen.

Zoom in on a Photo in Microsoft Paint Step 3

Step 3. Hold down the Ctrl key and press ↑.

Repeat this several times if you want to zoom in even more. To zoom out, press Ctrl and ↓ at the same time.

Method 2 of 2: Magnifying glass

Zoom in on a Photo in Microsoft Paint Step 4

Step 1. Start Microsoft Paint

Select an application from the Start menu or through the Finder interface. Then open the picture you want to study.

Zoom in on a Photo in Microsoft Paint Step 5

Step 2. Center the area you want to zoom in

To zoom in on a specific area of the image, it must be in the center of your screen.

Zoom in on a Photo in Microsoft Paint Step 6

Step 3. Zoom in on the image

Click the "View" tab in the toolbar. Two magnifying glasses will appear on the left side of the screen, one with a plus inside and the other with a minus. To zoom in, click on the magnifying glass with the "+" sign. To zoom out, click on the magnifying glass with the "-" sign.