Saving a File as Monochrome ,bmp

Question

I have a Plasma Cutter which uses FastCAM V7

I have FastCAM V7 CAD Program & Outline V4

I have to put a clipart jpg through Paint 3D or equivalent so it changes from colour ( with gradients ) to monochrome bmp

( Black & White )

I need to transfer a clipart monochrome bmp ( to change it to Black & White on a 3rd party program from a jpg ) to Outline and covert it ( to a .dxf file ) so it can be read in FastCAM CAD.

Is there a way to save it in monochrome bmp in Windows such as an upgrade to paint 3D

Can I remove Paint 3D & install ordinary Paint which will save it as a monochrome bmp.

I have tried several Programs that say they will save them as Monochrome bmp but none of them do

Thanks

Mick

Answer 1

Hello，Mick O'Bryan

Forgive me for checking the history of the updated version of Paint, Microsoft doesn't offer the Paint app under Windows 10 anymore, but considering that it's the default built-in app, you can use in-place upgrade the system to try it out if it's convenient for you:

Disclaimer*: Let’s try performing an in-place install or in-place upgrade which will refresh your Windows files and operating system without removing files or applications. That being said, we always recommend that if you have important data, you should back it up before making large system changes. If you want to back up your data first, please do so. Once you are done backing up, you can follow the steps in the following guides:*How to perform an In-place Upgrade with Windows 10 Step-by-Step Guide - Microsoft Community 

You may in-place upgrade the system by the steps below.

Please rest assured that the in-place upgrade the system will theoretically not affect your data and applications (you need to choose to keep files and applications in the next steps), just update all the system files are the latest.

If you have important data, you may make additional backups to prevent accidental loss of your data. Also make sure there is enough free space in the system partition, at least 40GB.

1. Download Windows 10 ISO fileVisit Download Windows 10 (microsoft.com) and click "Download Now" under “Create Windows 10 installation media” to download MCT (Media Creation Tool).

Then run the program, select "Create installation media (USB flash drive, DVD or ISO file) for another PC”, and then choose Language, Version, Architecture(if you are not sure about these, choose "Use the recommended options for this PC"), then select "ISO file" in the "Select Media to Use" interface, and then a Windows ISO file will be downloaded to your disk (about 4-5GB in size, it is recommended that you choose a non-system disk).

1. In-place upgrade the systemAfter the download is completed, double-click the ISO file, double-click to run "setup.exe" in the open File Explorer, and select "Change how Windows Installer downloads updates" > "Download updates, drivers and optional features", Select "Keep personal files and apps" after accepting the terms of the agreement, then click "Next" > "Install". Then the system will reboot a few times, and then enter the welcome screen.

If you are not comfortable with in-place upgrading the system, I have noticed that there is some third party software that may be able to meet your needs, but forgive me if I don't have specific knowledge of third party software and can't directly recommend or provide it for you. I wish you all the best!

Best Regards，

Rota Ye |Microsoft Community Support Specialist

Answer 2

Hi Rota That link takes me to the Windows Website but will not let me download Paint as it is only for Windows 11 and higher.

I have tried to find Paint for Windows 10 but cannot

Do you have a link to Paint for Windows 10.

Thanks for your time

Mick

Answer 3

Hello，Mick O'Bryan

Thank you for posting in the Microsoft community.

Knowing that you want to remove Print 3D to install regular Paint for the ability to save monochrome bmp's, you can go to the Microsoft Store and download Print and install it, I have found the link to the website for you, you canclick here to download it.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions, I look forward to hearing from you which will determine where we go next!

Best Regards，

Rota Ye |Microsoft Community Support Specialist