Paint 3D's Magic Select still works on older PCs — but there are faster, cleaner options now.
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✓ Quick answer
Open the image and click Magic select in the top bar.
Adjust the box, click Next, then use Add or Remove to fix the selection.
Click Done, copy the subject to a new canvas with Transparent canvas on, and save as PNG.
Microsoft removed Paint 3D from the Store for new installs in 2024. On Windows 11, the regular Paint app now has a Remove background button.
Magic Select struggles with hair and soft edges. The AI here refines edges at full resolution and removes colour spill.
Last updated November 14, 2026
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It's no longer available for new installs from the Microsoft Store.
Paint's Remove background on Windows 11, or online tools like this one.
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