How to Make 3D Text in Paint 3D
Create editable lettering, commit it as a 3D object, and rotate it to show its depth.
Choose Text, switch to the 3D text icon, and type your words into a box. Set the font and color while the text is editable. Once you click outside, select the lettering as an object and use the rotation handles to show its depth. The YouTube demonstration uses a short phrase and a bold yellow fill. Start with a few letters so you can see how the shape behaves before building a longer heading.
How to make 3D text in Paint 3D
Choose the 3D text icon
Recreated Paint 3D view · Source video at 0:19 Create a project or open a scene with room for the lettering. Select Text on the ribbon, then choose the dimensional T in the Text panel. Check that the pane indicates 3D text. Both modes start with a box on the canvas, so the selected icon is your best check before you type. Choose an initial font and color that will stand out from the backdrop.
Drag a box and enter the words
Recreated Paint 3D view · Source video at 0:31 Drag across the canvas to give the words enough room. Type a short line and make the box wider if the letters wrap. This is the stage where you can correct the spelling or change what the text says. If you use multiple words, leave space between them so the side surfaces still read clearly after you rotate the result.
Apply a font, size, and color
Recreated Paint 3D view · Source video at 0:52 Highlight the words in the box. Choose a font, adjust the size, and use the color swatch. In the demo, bold lettering with a bright yellow fill makes the front faces easy to see. Test your choice against the canvas. A heavy font can show more depth than a thin one, but an overly tight word may lose clarity when viewed from an angle.
Commit, then rotate the object
Recreated Paint 3D view · Source video at 1:17 Click outside the text box to finish typing. Select the new lettering and drag a rotation handle to tilt it. Use 3D view to check the side surfaces and make sure the words are not hidden behind another object. A small rotation is enough for most headings. Save a Paint 3D project if you want to move or rotate the lettering later, and export an image if you only need a flat preview.
Tips for placing lettering in a scene
Set the angle after choosing a position. Rotate in small increments and check whether the first and last letters are still fully visible. If the words disappear behind a shape, inspect the scene from a different angle and adjust their depth position. A large heading can dominate a simple scene, so leave enough room around it to distinguish the text from surrounding objects.
Frequently asked questions
Can I change the wording after the text becomes an object?
While the text box is active, you can revise the wording. After you commit it, Paint 3D lets you manipulate the resulting object. If you need different words, undo the commit if the edit is still available, or make a new text object with the corrected line.
How do I show the 3D effect in a PNG?
Rotate the lettering so the front and one side are visible, then check the image preview before saving. The PNG records that view of the scene. Keep a project copy as well if you want to change the angle, move the words, or export a different view later.
Watch the YouTube tutorial
Follow the original demonstration to see the controls in motion.
Watch on YouTube