Windows 10: Paint's Strange "Save As" Change

So I recently switched from Windows 8.1 to a fresh install Windows 10 Pro because I got a new computer and I got no choice.


I'm coping with the changes as best I can, but one change I noticed is that when I edit and image in Paint and go to File>Save As, instead of defaulting to the directory that the original image is in, it defaults to the last place I saved an image with Paint.


All I want to know is, is there an option anywhere I can change so that this doesn't happen anymore?

Is there any third-party software I could download that fixes this mistake?

Why would Microsoft change the way Paint saves as? It now takes me 30 seconds to "Save As" an image I just want to change from jpg to png, and it is infuriating.


Any replies are appreciated,

Thank you!

:)

 

Cannot edit images when saved in Fresh paint

Hi Kamila,

As per the information, I understand that when you save an image drawn in Fresh Paint, you are unable to edit the image once saved.

If the above is true, I suggest that you follow the steps below to save the image in a manner that will allow you to edit it.

• To save your painting right click on fresh paint and click on
  Save as. You will get an option to select the location.
• Select the location and save the painting.
• When you reopen fresh paint you will be on the painting you used before closing fresh paint. If you do not get the painting, you may click on image and go to the location and select the image to edit.

For added information on Fresh Paint refer to the FAQ below

Fresh Paint FAQ....

Note: Also applies to 10

Hope this helps

Regards

 

Paint

Hi,

We understand that you want to change a specific file format to .jpg using Paint app. To perform that, just follow the simple steps:

• Open the image or the file to Paint app.
• On Paint app, click File.
• Select Save as and choose JPEG picture.

Feel free to update us with the results.

 

Paint 3D and save as video option

Hi,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

You may try the steps listed below and check if it works:

Run App troubleshooter

• Refer to
  fix problems with apps from Microsoft Store.
  

Reset Paint 3D app:

• Open ‘Settings’ and click on ‘Update and Security’.
  
• Click on ‘Apps’ and choose ‘Apps and features’.
  
• Locate the ‘Paint 3D’ app and click on it.
  
• Select ‘Advanced options’ and choose ‘Reset’.
  
• Wait for the reset to complete.
  
• Close settings, launch ‘Paint 3D’ and try saving now.
  

Hope it helps,