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How to Stitch Images Together Using Microsoft Image Composite Editor

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Stitched and cropped image
Stitched and cropped image

Sometimes, you just can't get a whole picture of something in your viewfinder, so you don't shots of it separately. Microsoft Image Composite Editor makes short work of reassembling them and it's free!

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  1. 1
    Images to be composited
    Images to be composited
    If you don't already have the software, go to Microsoft.com. Download and install it. It comes in the Microsoft installer package.
  2. 2
    Opening view of MS ICE
    Opening view of MS ICE
    After installing it, start up the software. This image shows you what you will see then.
  3. 3
    Selecting images to composite
    Selecting images to composite
    Click on File >> New and then navigate to where your images are. If they are not contiguous, use CTRL to select them. Click on Open.
  4. 4
    Initial finished product
    Initial finished product
    Wait a bit, depending on how many images you are using. Once it is completed, you will see it come up on the screen.
  5. 5
    Sections to be cropped out
    Sections to be cropped out
    Zoom into your image. You will notice that adjustments had to be made for it to fit together. You will need to crop it.
  6. 6
    Cropping down the image
    Cropping down the image
    Using the 'handlebars' on the crop outline that you see, move them so that the images is cropped the way you want it to be.
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    Once you have it how you want it, click on the crop icon. Alternatively, you can select Automatic Cropping and it will crop it how it sees fit...without the rough edges. Be aware that it won't look any different in the program. You will see the difference when you Export it.
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    Click on 'Export to Disk...'. You will be saving it in another format, such as JPG. Be sure you save it where you can find it.

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Edit Tips

  • If you want to do a panorama with this software, set the stitch for Rotating Motion.

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