How to set default file format for MS Paint

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I'm using MS Paint on WinXP at work, for capturing simple screenshots.
Problem: MS Paint always wants to save in BMP format.
How can I set PNG to be Paint's default file-saving format?

Note: Suggestions about other software are irrelevant. I know there are many other software tools available. But I'm asking specifically about MS Paint.

Torben Gundtofte-Bruun

Posted 2010-05-25T14:16:10.040

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Question was closed 2017-07-18T19:45:23.437

Doesn't really help you if you are on XP, but Paint on Vista and 7 both use PNG as the default save format. – Nick – 2011-02-21T17:38:14.967

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I'm afraid this is not possible, based on this answer to a related question. It would be good if someone can confirm this.

Torben Gundtofte-Bruun

Posted 2010-05-25T14:16:10.040

Reputation: 16 308

see other related questions. it is possible doing a shortcut with a blank image in format you want as parameter. – kokbira – 2011-05-18T11:48:00.473

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