Learn two simple ways to quickly and easily increase the brush size in Paint on Windows 11 and Windows 10.
Whether you are doodling or creating a masterpiece, one of the most-used tools in Paint is the Brush tool. In fact, Paint has several types of brushes, including a calligraphy brush, a paint brush, and an oil brush, among others. By default, Paint allows you to increase the brush size to a certain point using the ‘Size’ option, which is typically 8px. However, this can vary depending on the Paint and Windows versions. However, regardless of which version of Paint you are using, you can increase the brush size to up to 248 pixels.
In this quick and straightforward tutorial, I will how you can increase the brush size to up to 248 pixels either using the Size slider or keyboard shortcut. Let’s get started.
Increase Brush Size in Paint Using the “Size” Slider
Note: This method only works in Windows 11’s modern Paint app. If you are using Windows 10 or an older version of Paint, follow the second method.
- Click the “Brush” button on the top command bar.
- On the right side of the paint window, you will see a floating slider.
- Move the slider to the top to increase the brush size.
- Keep in mind that the brush size limit is 248 pixels.
- To decrease the brush size, move the slider down.
Increase Brush Size in Paint Using Keyboard Shortcut
If you are using Windows 10 or an older version of Paint, you can increase or decrease the brush size by pressing the “Ctrl + Plus (+)” and “Ctrl + Minus (-)” shortcuts, respectively.
For example, to increase the brush size, press the “Ctrl + Plus (+)” shortcut on your keyboard. Keep in mind that, unless you are using Windows XP, the maximum upper limit is 248 pixels.
To decrease the brush size, simply press the “Ctrl + Minus (-)” shortcut. The lower limit is 1 pixel.
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That is all. It is that simple to increase the brush size in Paint on both Windows 11 and Windows 10. If you have any questions or need help, comment below. I’ll be happy to assist.
