Microsoft has announced the integration of AI-powered photo editing tools into its Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems. This development marks Microsoft’s foray into a trend initiated by Google with its Pixel 8 lineup and recently popularized by Samsung’s Galaxy S24.
The latest update brings a host of new features to Windows users, including Generative Erase, a tool akin to Google Pixel 8’s Magic Editor and Samsung Galaxy S24’s Generative Edit. Generative Erase utilizes advanced AI algorithms to seamlessly remove unwanted elements from images, such as photobombers, stray objects, or background clutter, while maintaining a realistic and natural appearance. Moreover, Microsoft’s update includes a suite of AI editing capabilities, including Blur Background, Remove, and Replace Background, all tailored to enhance the photo editing experience for users. Notably, these features, previously limited to Windows 11, are now available for Arm64 devices and users of Windows 10, broadening accessibility across a wider range of devices and operating systems.
The rollout of these new features has commenced for Windows Insiders across all channels, including the Windows 10 Release Preview Channel, with broader availability expected in the coming weeks. To take advantage of the latest enhancements, Windows users are encouraged to update their Photos app to version 2024.11020.21001.0 or higher.
While Google ignited the AI photo editing spark with the Pixel 8, it’s exciting to see the competition heating up. Microsoft’s entry broadens the user base for these innovative tools, making AI-powered photo magic more accessible than ever. This can only be good news for photo enthusiasts, as it pushes the boundaries of what’s possible and encourages further development in the field.
So, whether you’re a Pixel loyalist or a Windows devotee, these tools are here to help you unleash your inner AI photo editing wizardry. But do keep in mind that Microsoft has only started testing its suite, so it might take some time before every Windows 11 and Windows 10 user gets a taste of these AI-powered photo editing tools.
Hillary Keverenge
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