This is useful if, for example, you want toconvert a 2D drawing into 3D.

SelectMenufrom the top left of Paint 3D.

Insertingan image gives you the flexibility to use it immediately with the canvas that’s already open.

Paint 3D Insert menu item

Conversely,openingan image creates a new canvas.

grab the file that you want to be imported into the canvas you currently have open.

Choose3D libraryfrom the menu at the top.

Paint 3D library of animals

Search or browse for the object you want to use.

Select it to immediately import it onto your canvas.

Choose the correct tool that serves the purpose you’re after.

Paint 3D Clown Fish model

Use the y-axis rotation button at the bottom of the object to reach different areas you might paint.

Some let you choose as small as a 1px area to color with each stroke.

Opacity explains the transparency level of the tool, where 0 percent iscompletely transparent.

The metal options are useful for things like a rusty or copper look.

From there, define the color by its RGB orhexvalues.

Use the eyedropper tool to pick a color that’s already present on the canvas.

To make your own custom colors to use later, chooseAdd color.

you might create up to six.